Wendy’s Southwest Avocado & Chicken Salad
Wendy’s Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad starts with a bed of romaine lettuce and topped with Monterey pepper jack cheese, diced tomatoes, Applewood smoked bacon, grilled chicken and two large scoops of Hass Avocado.
There are 560 total calories in the salad, including the suggested Marzetti Simply Dressed Southwest Ranch Dressing.
Review this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the Southwest Avocado Salad from Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
Note: Wendy’s Southwest Avocado Salad may be discontinued or available only on a limited basis. We retain this guide for informational purposes only. Nutrition facts and ingredients are based on the information available as of the original publication date. For a current list of salad options, review Wendy’s full menu.
Southwest Avocado Salad Nutritional Info
Calories
The amount of calories may vary by location and final preparation. In addition, the salad dressing has 140 calories so if you top your salad with dressing, the amount of total calories increases.
Total Calories for Salad Only
There are 420 calories in the Southwest Avocado Salad with grilled chicken, before adding any dressing. Half of the total calories are derived from fat.
Protein contributes more than 150 calories, or 36% of the total calories, and the remaining 11% is from carbs.
Total Calories for Salad with Chicken and Dressing
When you top the salad with one packet of dressing, calories increase by 140 to a total of 560. Calories derived from dietary fat climbs from 225 to about 345.
Sodium
There are about 1,250 milligrams of sodium in the salad when the dressing is included. That’s more than half the total daily value recommended by the FDA.
Compare nutrition facts in a Apple & Cranberry Salad with chicken from Whataburger and Panera Bread’s Caesar Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Salad + Dressing
Amount per serving
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Calories |
560 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
39g |
50% |
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Saturated Fat |
12g |
60% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
135mg |
45% |
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Sodium |
1250mg |
54% |
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Carbohydrates |
16g |
6% |
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Dietary Fiber |
6g |
22% |
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Total Sugars |
6g | |
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Protein |
40g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Southwest Salad
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients used to make the Southwest Avocado Salad with Chicken served at Wendy’s restaurant.
Salad
Ingredients in salad:Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese, Potato Starch (to prevent caking), Natamycin, Spring Mix.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Ingredients in chicken:Chicken Breast, Water, Seasoning, Potato Starch or Modified Food Starch, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin, and Sodium Phosphates.
Southwest Ranch Dressing
Ingredients in salad dressing:Buttermilk, Soybean Oil, Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Lime Juice, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Juice, Egg Yolk, Red Chili Pepper, Salt, Chili Powder, Dehydrated Chili Pepper, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Chipotle Peppers, Xanthan Gum, Spice, and Natural Flavor (including smoke flavor).
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Ingredients in bacon:Bacon cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, and Sodium Nitrite.
Avocado
Ingredients in avocado:Hass Avocados, Lime Juice, and Salt
What is Maltodextrin?
Maltodextrin is a class of processed polysaccharides (which are carbohydrates) derived from rice, wheat, corn or potato starch. The manufactured powder is used to improve flavor, as a thickener, and to increase shelf life of foods.
As a thickening agent, you will find maltodextrin in puddings, frostings, pastries, candies, sauces, salad dressings, and other packaged or processed foods.
Maltodextrin is listed as an ingredient in Wendy’s chicken. Other fast food menu items that contain maltodextrin include:
Allergens
The salad and dressing are made with ingredients that include egg, milk, and soy.
If you have a food sensitivities, check the full allergen for Wendy’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
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