# Calories in Caesar Salad

A side caesar salad (about 150 g) has roughly 210 calories, and a full entrée bowl (about 300 g) runs 400-450 — around 140 calories per 100 g. Despite the lettuce base, caesar salad is not automatically light: the creamy dressing, parmesan and croutons supply most of the calories. Grilled chicken adds protein and about 120-160 calories to a typical bowl.

## Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |

## Calories by Serving Size

| Serving | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 side salad (150 g) | 150 g | ~210 kcal |
| 1 entrée bowl (300 g) | 300 g | ~420 kcal |
| 1 entrée bowl with grilled chicken (400 g) | 400 g | ~560 kcal |

Typical USDA-style reference values; real dishes vary with ingredients and cooking method.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Why is caesar salad higher in calories than other salads?

The dressing is an emulsion of oil, egg and parmesan at roughly 75-85 calories per tablespoon, and croutons add refined-carb calories on top. A garden salad with vinaigrette can be half the calories of a caesar of the same size.

### How do I make a caesar salad lighter?

Ask for dressing on the side and use half, reduce or skip the croutons, and add grilled chicken so the bowl is more filling per calorie. A modified entrée caesar can land near 350 calories with 30+ g of protein.

### Is chicken caesar salad good for a high-protein day?

Yes — an entrée bowl with grilled chicken provides roughly 35-40 g of protein at around 560 calories, and a lightened version can fit a calorie-deficit routine well. It is one of the better restaurant options when you manage the dressing.

### How do I log caesar salad in SlimAI?

Scan the bowl with SlimAI's photo logging — it picks up the chicken, croutons and dressing — or search "caesar salad" and choose side or entrée size. Voice logging also works: "chicken caesar salad, dressing on the side".

Source: https://www.slimai.ai/foods/continental/caesar-salad-calories