Panera Salad Menu with Prices & Calories (2026)
Panera salads come whole or half, with dressings that can change the calorie count more than the greens do. Figures below are whole salads with dressing, from the official guide.
Lowest-calorie Panera salad
Asian Sesame with Chicken (530 Cal whole; 260 Cal half). A plain Caesar without chicken is also 530 Cal.
Highest-protein salad
Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken — 40g protein.
Watch the dressing
A whole Greek dressing portion alone is 440 Cal — asking for dressing on the side is the easiest calorie cut on the menu.
Café size or half salad?
Prices and calories above are for full café salads. Every salad can also be ordered as a half — the standard move in a Pick Two, where it pairs with a cup of soup or half sandwich. A half runs at roughly half the calories listed, so the 580 Cal Green Goddess Cobb becomes a ~290 Cal half next to a bowl of soup.
Lighter salads vs filling salads
- Lightest: the Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken at 530 Cal — crunchy, sesame-dressed and the lowest-calorie full salad on the menu.
- Best protein: the Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken — 40g of protein for 580 Cal, the best protein-per-calorie ratio on this page.
- Most filling: the Southwest Chicken Ranch at 810 Cal — closer to a sandwich in staying power.
- No chicken: the Greek Salad (630 Cal) is the only salad here without meat, and also the lowest in sodium at 1,400mg.
One caution: salad sodium surprises people — the Caesar with Chicken carries 2,620mg, more than most sandwiches. Full figures are on the nutrition page, and half salads pair naturally with the soups.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Green Goddess Cobb salad?
$11.99–$13.99.
Which Panera salad is healthiest?
Asian Sesame with Chicken for calories; Green Goddess Cobb for protein.
Do Panera salads come in half sizes?
Yes — every salad is available as a half in You Pick Two.
Are Panera salads gluten-free?
Several are naturally gluten-conscious without croutons — see our Gluten-Free page; always tell the café about an allergy.
Which Panera salad has the most protein?
The Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken — 40g of protein in a 580 Cal café salad.
Which Panera salad is lowest in calories?
The Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken, at 530 Cal for a full café salad.
Can I get a half salad in a Pick Two?
Yes — half salads are a standard Pick Two choice alongside a cup of soup or half sandwich.
See also: Home, Sandwich Menu, Gluten-Free, Nutrition.
Nutrition: Panera Bread US Nutrition Guide, effective September 2, 2026, Edition 1. Prices are typical US ranges and vary by café.
MenuPanera is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Panera Bread. Prices are estimates and vary by café.
Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken
Chicken, avocado, egg, bacon, pickled red onions and greens with Green Goddess dressing.
Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken
Chicken, apple chips, Gorgonzola, pecans and dried cranberries with a sweet white balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Romaine, grilled chicken, Parmesan crisps and Caesar dressing. Half size is a Pick Two staple.
Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken
Chicken, wonton strips, sesame seeds and cilantro with an Asian sesame vinaigrette.
Greek Salad
Romaine, feta, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, cucumbers and Greek dressing.
Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad
Chicken, ranch and Southwestern flavors over crisp greens — the heartiest salad on the menu.
Good to know about Panera salads
Panera salads come in whole and half sizes, and every one can be ordered with the dressing on the side – the easiest way to control calories, because dressings make up a real share of the totals in the table. The Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken is the protein pick at 40g, and at 580 calories it is lighter than the Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken (710), which surprises most people.
The Greek Salad is the vegetarian option at 630 calories; most other salads come with chicken as standard. If sodium matters to you, note the Caesar Salad with Chicken is the saltiest at 2,620mg. Nutrition figures come from Panera’s official nutrition guide for the standard recipe – swapping dressings or removing cheese changes them.
Last updated: October 31, 2026.