Chipotle Salad Menu: Prices, Calories & Best Orders (2026)
Updated October 2026. Average US prices. Nutrition values from Chipotle’s published ingredient data. ChipotleMenu.online is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Chipotle Mexican Grill.
A Chipotle salad is the lightest way to eat at Chipotle without giving up flavor. It’s built on a bed of Supergreens (romaine, baby spinach and baby kale) and topped with any protein, beans, salsas and toppings, just like a bowl. It’s priced the same as a burrito bowl on the Chipotle menu. The one thing to watch is the dressing. Here’s everything you need to know.
Table of Contents
- Chipotle Salad Menu With Pictures
- Chipotle Salad Prices (2026)
- What’s in a Chipotle Salad?
- The Vinaigrette: The Hidden Calorie Trap
- Chipotle Salad Calories & Nutrition
- Best Chipotle Salad Orders
- Chipotle Salad vs Burrito Bowl
- Is a Chipotle Salad Healthy?
- What Are Chipotle Supergreens?
- Chipotle Salad by Diet
- Tips for Meal Prep & Leftovers
- Final Verdict
- Chipotle Salad FAQs
- Related Chipotle Menus
Chipotle Salad Menu With Pictures
Every Chipotle salad with a picture, calories and price. Calories exclude the vinaigrette unless noted.
Chicken Salad
Supergreens with chicken, black beans, fajita veggies and mild salsa (vinaigrette on the side).
| 🔥 Calories | ⭐ Status |
|---|---|
| 370 | Low Calorie |
🍽️ 4 oz chicken · 42g protein
$10.85
Steak Salad
Supergreens, seared steak, fajita veggies, green salsa, cheese, sour cream and guac.
| 🔥 Calories | ⭐ Status |
|---|---|
| 650 | Keto Friendly |
🍽️ 4 oz steak
$15.20
Barbacoa Salad
Supergreens with shredded barbacoa, pinto beans, tomatillo-red salsa and cheese.
| 🔥 Calories | ⭐ Status |
|---|---|
| 455 | Spicy Pick |
🍽️ 4 oz barbacoa
$12.25
Carnitas Salad
Supergreens, carnitas, black beans, tomatillo-green salsa and sour cream.
| 🔥 Calories | ⭐ Status |
|---|---|
| 485 | Fan Favorite |
🍽️ 4 oz carnitas
$11.45
Sofritas Salad
Supergreens with sofritas, black beans, fajitas, corn salsa and guac. No vinaigrette, so it's vegan.
| 🔥 Calories | ⭐ Status |
|---|---|
| 625 | Vegan |
🍽️ 4 oz sofritas
$13.80
High Protein Low Calorie Salad
High Protein menu salad: chicken, Supergreens, fajitas, salsa and guac.
| 🔥 Calories | ⭐ Status |
|---|---|
| 470 | High Protein |
🍽️ 36g protein
~$13.80
Chipotle Salad Prices (2026)
| Salad | Price | With Guac | Double Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Salad | $10.85 | $13.80 | $14.90 |
| Pollo Asado Salad (limited time) | $11.35 | $14.30 | $15.60 |
| Steak Salad | $12.25 | $15.20 | $17.50 |
| Barbacoa Salad | $12.25 | $15.20 | $17.50 |
| Carnitas Salad | $11.45 | $14.40 | $16.00 |
| Sofritas Salad | $10.85 | $13.80 | $14.90 |
| Veggie Salad | $10.85 | Guac included | — |
| High Protein–Low Calorie Salad | ~$13.80 | — | — |
| Keto Salad Bowl (Lifestyle) | ~$15.20 | Included | — |
Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette comes on the side at no charge. Rice, beans, salsas, fajita veggies, cheese and sour cream can all be added for free.
What’s in a Chipotle Salad?
- Base: Supergreens salad blend (romaine, baby spinach, baby kale), 15 calories
- Protein: chicken, Pollo Asado, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, sofritas or veggie
- Optional rice and beans: most people skip rice on a salad, but beans add fiber and protein
- Toppings: fajita veggies, four salsas, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, queso blanco
- Dressing: Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette (on the side)
The Vinaigrette: The Hidden Calorie Trap
Chipotle’s dressing is delicious: honey, red wine vinegar, adobo, cumin, oregano and rice bran oil. But one serving has 220 calories, 16g of fat, 18g of carbs and 850mg of sodium. That can turn a 370-calorie salad into a 590-calorie one. Lighter options:
- Use salsa as dressing. The fresh tomato and tomatillo-green salsas are only 15–25 calories.
- Use half the vinaigrette, which saves about 110 calories.
- Ask for guacamole and mix it in like a creamy dressing for healthy fats.
- Squeeze lime from the drinks station for brightness at zero calories.
Chipotle Salad Calories & Nutrition
| Salad Build | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, fajitas, mild + green salsa (no beans) | 255 | 34g | 16g | 7g | 4g | 1,285mg |
| Chicken, black beans, fajitas, mild salsa | 370 | 42g | 34g | 8.5g | 11g | 1,235mg |
| Same, with vinaigrette | 590 | 43g | 52g | 24.5g | 12g | 2,085mg |
| Barbacoa, pinto beans, red salsa, cheese | 455 | 39g | 31g | 16.5g | 12g | 1,445mg |
| Carnitas, black beans, green salsa, sour cream | 485 | 34g | 32g | 22.5g | 10g | 965mg |
| Double chicken, black beans, fajitas, mild salsa | 550 | 74g | 34g | 15.5g | 11g | 1,545mg |
| Sofritas, black beans, fajitas, corn salsa, guac | 625 | 23g | 63g | 35g | 22g | 1,640mg |
| Pollo Asado, black beans, corn salsa, guac | ~645 | ~46g | ~51g | ~32g | ~18g | ~1,350mg |
| Steak keto: fajitas, green salsa, cheese, sour cream, guac | 650 | 33g | 24g | 45g | 10g | 1,350mg |
| Steak, brown rice, black beans, fajitas, mild salsa, cheese | 660 | 41g | 72g | 21.5g | 14g | 1,635mg |
How many calories in a Chipotle salad? Anywhere from about 250 to 750 calories. The biggest factors are the vinaigrette (220), guacamole (230) and rice (210). Build yours below.
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Best Chipotle Salad Orders
Lowest-Calorie Salad (255 cal)
Chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa and tomatillo-green salsa on Supergreens. $10.85 · 255 cal · 34g protein. The leanest full meal at Chipotle.
Best Balanced Salad (370 cal)
Chicken, black beans, fajita veggies and fresh tomato salsa. $10.85 · 370 cal · 42g protein · 11g fiber. Filling, high-protein and under 400 calories.
Keto Salad (650 cal)
Steak, fajita veggies, tomatillo-green salsa, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. $15.20 · about 14g net carbs. Our high protein menu has more keto options.
High-Protein Salad (550 cal)
Double chicken, black beans, fajita veggies and mild salsa. $14.90 · 74g protein. One of the best protein-to-calorie ratios at any fast-food chain.
Vegan Salad (625 cal)
Sofritas, black beans, fajita veggies, roasted chili-corn salsa and guacamole. $13.80 · 22g fiber. Skip the vinaigrette (it contains honey) to keep it vegan. See our Chipotle vegan menu.
Chipotle Salad vs Burrito Bowl
| Salad | Burrito Bowl | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Same | Same |
| Base | Supergreens (15 cal) | None |
| Typical rice | Usually skipped | Usually included |
| Dressing | Vinaigrette on the side | None |
| Typical calories | 250–650 | 550–900 |
A salad is a burrito bowl with greens on the bottom. If you love rice, get the bowl. If you want more volume for fewer calories, get the salad.
Is a Chipotle Salad Healthy?
Yes, if you build it well. A Chipotle salad with lean protein, beans, fajita veggies and salsa gives you 35–45g of protein, 10g+ of fiber and three servings of vegetables for under 400 calories. The things to watch are sodium (the salsas and proteins add up quickly) and the vinaigrette. For gluten and dairy concerns, see the allergen menu.
What Are Chipotle Supergreens?
Chipotle replaced plain romaine with Supergreens as its salad base: a blend of romaine, baby spinach and baby kale. It adds more vitamins A, C and K and iron than romaine alone, holds up better with warm toppings, and has just 15 calories per serving. Bowls and tacos still use chopped romaine as a topping.
Chipotle Salad by Diet
| Diet | Best Salad Build | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Low calorie | Chicken, fajitas, mild + green salsa | 255 |
| High protein | Double chicken, black beans, fajitas, mild salsa | 550 |
| Keto | Steak, fajitas, green salsa, cheese, sour cream, guac | 650 |
| Whole30 / Paleo | Carnitas, fajitas, green salsa, guac (no dressing) | 490 |
| Vegan | Sofritas, black beans, fajitas, corn salsa, guac | 625 |
| Gluten-free | Any salad (all ingredients are made without gluten) | Varies |
Tips for Meal Prep & Leftovers
- Ask for lettuce and dressing on the side if you’re saving half for later.
- Keep guacamole separate to stop it from browning. Press plastic wrap on the surface.
- Reheat only the protein, rice and beans. Eat the greens and salsas cold.
- Leftover Chipotle salads are best eaten within 24 hours.
Final Verdict
A Chipotle salad costs the same as a bowl (about $10.85 with chicken) and is the best choice for low-calorie, keto or high-volume eating. The secret is controlling the vinaigrette. Use salsa as dressing and you can build a satisfying 255–400 calorie meal with 35–45g of protein.
Chipotle Salad FAQs
How much is a salad at Chipotle?
About $10.85 with chicken, sofritas or veggie, and $12.25 with steak or barbacoa, the same price as a bowl.
What lettuce does Chipotle use in salads?
A Supergreens blend of romaine, baby spinach and baby kale. Bowls and tacos use chopped romaine as a topping.
Is Chipotle’s salad dressing vegan?
No. The Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette contains honey, so it isn’t vegan, though it is vegetarian and gluten-free.
How many calories is the Chipotle vinaigrette?
220 calories per serving, with 16g of fat and 850mg of sodium.
Can I get rice in a Chipotle salad?
Yes. Rice is free on any salad. It adds 210 calories per scoop.
Is the Chipotle salad gluten-free?
Yes. The Supergreens, all proteins, beans, salsas, toppings and the vinaigrette are made without gluten.