Parmesan Caesar Salad$7.99
Romaine, grilled chicken, shredded parmesan, parmesan crisps and Caesar dressing — the lightest full salad.
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Wendy's Salads Menu With Prices 2026
Wendy's fresh, made-to-order salads — Parmesan Caesar, Cobb, Apple Pecan and Taco — each with grilled chicken and dressing. Prices below are 2026 estimates and vary by location; calories are approximate.
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On the menu
Fresh-made salads, chopped to order
Cobb, Caesar and Apple Pecan salads are made with fresh greens and grilled chicken — a lighter pick that still fills you up.
Wendy's full-size salads are more of a meal than a side — each is built on fresh greens, topped with grilled chicken, and packed with real toppings like bacon, cheese, apples or pecans. They come with a dressing packet, so the calories on the label can climb once you add it all. Below are the four core salads with 2026 price estimates and approximate calories, followed by a quick guide to the lightest pick and how dressings change the numbers. Where available, several salads can be ordered as a half or side salad for a smaller portion and price.
Salads · 2026 prices
Wendy's salads with prices
Full-size salads that come with grilled chicken and a dressing packet. Calories shown are the full salad with dressing.
Cobb Salad$8.19
Grilled chicken, applewood bacon, blue cheese crumbles, egg and greens with ranch.
Apple Pecan Salad$8.19
Grilled chicken, fresh apples, roasted pecans, dried cranberries and cheese with vinaigrette.
Taco Salad$8.19
Chili, cheddar, salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips over greens — a hearty, filling bowl.
Grilled chicken and a dressing packet are included with each full-size salad. A half or side salad is available at many locations for a smaller portion and lower price.
Prices are 2026 estimates and vary by location. Wendy's restaurants are individually franchised, so exact prices, salad availability and nutrition differ by location and change over time — some salads are seasonal. Confirm on the official Wendy's app. This is an independent guide, not affiliated with Wendy's.
Ordering tip
Which is the healthiest salad?
The Parmesan Caesar Salad is the lightest full salad at about 450 calories with dressing, and it's high in protein thanks to the grilled chicken. To cut calories further on any salad, ask for the dressing on the side and use half, skip the crispy or fried toppings, and consider the half-salad portion. Choosing grilled over any crispy chicken option keeps it leaner. For more low-calorie combinations across the whole menu, see the healthy picks guide.
450Caesar (lightest)
550Apple Pecan
640Taco (heaviest)
Watch the dressing. The calorie figures above already include the standard dressing packet, which typically adds 110–320 calories depending on the salad. Vinaigrettes and light dressings are on the lower end; ranch and blue cheese are higher. Using half the packet, or asking for it on the side, is the easiest way to shave 100+ calories off any salad.
The full picture
About Wendy's salads
Wendy's salads are made to order rather than pulled pre-packed from a case, and they're built to eat as a full meal instead of a token side. Each of the four full-size options starts on fresh greens, arrives with grilled chicken included, and carries enough real toppings — bacon, blue cheese, apples, pecans, chili — to stand on its own. The four to know are the light Parmesan Caesar, the loaded Cobb, the sweet-and-savory Apple Pecan, and the hearty Taco Salad, which piles chili, cheddar and tortilla chips over the greens.
The catch with any fast-food salad is the dressing, and Wendy's is no exception. Each salad ships with a matched packet — Caesar, ranch or a vinaigrette — that adds roughly 110 to 320 calories on its own, which is why the label figure climbs once it's all dressed. The lightest full salad is the Parmesan Caesar at about 450 calories with dressing, making it the pick when you want the leanest, most protein-forward option; you can see how it compares to every other item on our calories guide.
Salads as a lighter meal
Ordered thoughtfully, a Wendy's salad is one of the more balanced meals on the board. Ask for the dressing on the side and use half, keep the grilled chicken rather than swapping in a crispy fillet, and consider the half-salad portion offered at many locations to cut both calories and price. That single swap — dressing on the side — is the easiest way to shave 100-plus calories without changing what you order. For more low-calorie combinations across the whole menu, our healthy picks guide lines them up. As always, prices, calories and seasonal availability are 2026 estimates that vary by franchise location.
Good to know
Wendy's salads FAQ
What is the healthiest salad at Wendy's?
The Parmesan Caesar Salad is the lightest at about 450 calories with dressing, and it's protein-rich from the grilled chicken. Ordering dressing on the side and using half makes any salad lighter still. See more low-calorie ideas on the healthy picks page.
How many calories are in Wendy's salads?
Full-size salads with dressing run roughly 450–640 calories: Parmesan Caesar about 450, Apple Pecan about 550, Cobb about 630 and Taco about 640. A half salad is roughly half those figures. Full numbers are on the calories page.
What dressings does Wendy's offer?
Each salad comes with its matched dressing — Caesar, ranch or a light vinaigrette, depending on the salad. Other dressings are usually available on request, and dressing adds roughly 110–320 calories per packet.
Do Wendy's salads come with chicken?
Yes — the four full-size salads come with grilled chicken included in the listed price and calories. Many locations let you swap in crispy or spicy chicken, or leave the chicken off, on request.
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Find low-calorie combinations, check nutrition, or browse the whole Wendy's menu.