$5.99 | 360 Calories
A classic, fresh side salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce tossed with a creamy Caesar dressing, topped with a generous sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese, and finished with toasted brioche croutons. It is designed to be a smaller portion than the full-sized “Classic Caesar Salad.”
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💰 Price
The Caesar Side Salad is typically offered as a complimentary side with an entrée or available for an upgrade/à la carte price.
- Approximate Price (À la carte/Upgrade): $3.99 – $7.19 (Prices vary by location and are subject to change).
🔥 Calories
- Total Calories: Approximately 360 CALS
🍽️ Ingredients (General Components)
- Vegetables: Romaine Lettuce.
- Dairy: Shaved Parmesan Cheese.
- Grains: Toasted Brioche Croutons (made with flour/wheat).
- Dressing: Creamy Caesar Dressing (contains egg, oil, vinegar, Parmesan, and often anchovy paste or fish).
📊 Nutrition Table (Approximate Values for 360 CALS)
| Nutrient | Value (Approximate) | % Daily Value (DV) |
| Calories | 360 kcal | |
| Total Fat | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14 g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 5 g | |
| Protein | 11 g |
⚠️ Allergens List ✅
Based on the ingredients of a standard Caesar salad with a creamy dressing:
| Allergen | Presence ✅ |
| Milk (Dairy) | ✅ |
| Wheat/Gluten | ✅ |
| Egg | ✅ |
| Fish | ✅ |
| Soy | Possible |
FAQs
1. Is the Caesar Side Salad a low-calorie option?
Answer: No. At approximately 360 calories, the Caesar Side Salad is relatively high in calories for a side dish. Most of the calories come from the creamy Caesar dressing, which is high in fat, along with the croutons.
2. Can I order the salad without dressing to reduce calories?
Answer: Yes. You can request the Caesar dressing on the side or ask for the salad to be served without dressing. Doing so significantly lowers the calorie and fat content, often reducing the total to under 100 calories.
3. Is the Caesar Side Salad included as one of the two sides with an entrée?
Answer: Yes. The Caesar Side Salad is typically offered as one of the included side choices with most entrées, alongside options such as the House Side Salad, baked potato, or rice.
4. Does the Caesar dressing contain fish, and is it authentic?
Answer: Yes. Traditional Caesar dressing includes anchovies or anchovy paste, which means the salad contains the Fish allergen. Red Lobster’s creamy Caesar dressing likely includes anchovies or fish-derived ingredients to achieve the classic Caesar flavor.
5. Is there a gluten-free version of the Caesar Side Salad?
Answer: The primary source of gluten in the salad is the croutons. You can request the salad without croutons to make it gluten-free; however, there is still a risk of cross-contamination in the kitchen. Be sure to inform your server if you require gluten-sensitive preparation.
