Chick Fil A Southwest Salad

Chick Fil A Spicy Southwest Salad at a Glance

The card above shows the salad with its delivery-app "from" price. Restaurant prices vary by location.

Here is the quick version:

• Chicken: sliced spicy grilled chicken breast
• Base: mixed greens and grape tomatoes
• Cheese: shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar blend
• Mix-ins: roasted corn, black beans, poblano chiles and red bell peppers
• On the side: Seasoned Tortilla Strips and Chili Lime Pepitas
• Suggested dressing: Creamy Salsa
• Served: cold, prepared fresh daily

It suits people who want flavor without a bacon-and-egg build. The beans and corn make it hearty, and the spicy chicken gives it a clear identity.

What Goes Into the Spicy Southwest Salad

Start with the chicken. It is sliced grilled spicy chicken breast, so you get seasoning but no breading. It sits on a bed of mixed greens with grape tomatoes and the Monterey Jack and Cheddar blend.

The "zesty combination" is a mix of roasted corn, black beans, poblano chiles and red bell peppers. Corn brings sweetness, beans bring body, poblanos add a mild, earthy kick and the bell peppers add freshness.

Two toppings come separately. Seasoned Tortilla Strips are crunchy and salted, listed at 70 calories. Chili Lime Pepitas, which are pumpkin seeds, add a tangy snap at 80 calories. Because they arrive on the side, they stay crisp until you add them.

Creamy Salsa ties it together. It is the suggested dressing and the biggest calorie contributor at 290.

Creamy Salsa Dressing and Other Dressing Choices

Creamy Salsa is the default pairing, at 290 calories. It is smooth, a little tangy and mildly spicy. Every other dressing is also available.

The estimates start at the official 680 and swap the 290. They assume equal portions, so they are a guide. Looking for dip flavors too? Read about the sauces and dressings.

Fat-Free Honey Mustard is a good lighter match because its sweetness plays well with the heat.

Southwest Salad Calories, Protein and Nutrition

The salad has 680 calories, 49 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbs and 33 grams of protein, with toppings and Creamy Salsa included.

Fat supplies roughly 440 of those calories, about two thirds, and the dressing alone is 290. Take it away and the salad sits near 390. Carbs are the lowest of the three salads, since the corn and beans are the only real sources.

Toppings matter too. Tortilla strips add 70 calories and pepitas add 80, so holding both saves 150. For the full picture, see the calorie and nutrition guide.

Allergens and Dietary Notes for the Southwest Salad

The official ingredient list flags milk, soy and egg. Milk comes from the cheese and dressing, while egg and soy are listed for the dressing and other components.

The tortilla strips may bring wheat, and the Chili Lime Pepitas are seeds, so check the current allergen chart if you avoid either. Chicken that is breaded, such as Nuggets or the Filet, adds wheat, and Chick-fil-A cooks its fried chicken in refined peanut oil.

Cross-contact is possible in any kitchen. Skipping the strips and choosing grilled chicken helps, but it does not guarantee a gluten-free meal.

Southwest Salad vs Cobb Salad vs Market Salad

All three share the mixed greens and the same chicken choices. The toppings and calories are what separate them.

Want something heartier? Try the Cobb Salad. Want something lighter and fruit-forward? Look at the Market Salad.

How to Order the Southwest Salad

You can order the southwest salad from chick fil a through the app, at the counter, in the drive-thru or on a delivery app. In the app, choose the chicken, pick a dressing and remove any toppings.

Delivery apps show a "from" price, and it can run higher than in-store. Prices vary by location. Most restaurants are closed on Sundays. Browse the full Chick-fil-A menu for sides and drinks.