Taco Salad
$9.39 | 610 Cal
The Taco Salad starts with a bed of Wendy’s signature lettuce blend, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and diced tomatoes. It is served with a side of Wendy’s famous rich and meaty chili, sour cream, salsa, and a bag of crunchy tortilla chips. You pour the warm chili over the cold greens to create a melty, savory meal.
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💰 Price
- Full Size: Approximately $9.39
- Note: Prices vary significantly by location and delivery platform.
🔥 Calories
- Full Salad (with all toppings): 610 calories
- Salad Base + Chili only: ~400–450 calories (if skipping chips, sour cream, and salsa).
🥗 Ingredients
- Salad Blend: Romaine lettuce and greenhouse-grown tomatoes.
- Wendy’s Chili: Ground beef, chili base (tomato paste, spices), kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, celery, and green peppers.
- Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, light sour cream, and salsa (tomato puree, jalapenos, cilantro, and roasted garlic).
- Crunch: White corn tortilla chips.
📊 Nutrition Table (Full Size)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat | 34g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | — |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1,890mg | 82% |
| Total Carb | 67g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber | 14g | 50% |
| Sugars | 16g | — |
| Protein | 30g | 54% |
⚠️ Allergens List
- ✅ Milk: Present in the shredded cheese, sour cream, and chili base.
- ✅ Soy: Present in the chili base.
- ❌ Wheat/Gluten: The salad itself is often considered gluten-free if you skip the crackers (standard chips are corn-based), but cross-contamination is possible in kitchens.
- ❌ Eggs / Fish / Shellfish / Peanuts / Tree Nuts: Not traditionally present in the standard build.
FAQs
Is the Taco Salad spicy?
The salad is mild. The salsa and chili have a little spice, but not much. You can ask for Wendy’s “Hot Chili Seasoning” on the side if you want more heat.
Is the Taco Salad healthy?
It has 14g of fiber and 30g of protein, but it’s very high in sodium (about 82% of daily limit). To make it lighter, use only half the chips and skip the sour cream.
Are the chips already crushed?
No, the tortilla chips come in a separate bag so they stay crunchy.
Can I get it without meat?
Yes, but Wendy’s doesn’t have a vegetarian chili. Removing the beef chili leaves just a simple garden salad.
Is the Taco Salad available all day?
Yes, whenever the lunch/dinner menu is served and chili is ready, you can order it.
