Whataburger Salad Menu: Prices, Calories & What to Order

Whataburger isn’t just burgers. Its salad menu offers four options ranging from a simple Garden Salad to a full Cobb Salad — with protein choices, multiple dressing options, and calorie counts that genuinely make them worthwhile alternatives to a burger. Here’s everything on the Whataburger salad menu for 2026.

Whataburger Salad Menu & Prices

Salad	Price	Calories	Key Ingredients
Garden Salad	$8.49	290	Romaine, tomatoes, carrots, cheddar
Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad	$9.49	385	Romaine, apples, cranberries, grilled chicken
Cobb Salad	$10.19	540	Red Roma blend, egg, bacon, cheddar, tomatoes
Buffalo Ranch Salad	Market price	Varies	Red Roma, carrots, bacon, tomatoes, Buffalo sauce, blue cheese

Salad Dressing Options

Whataburger offers six dressing options — dressing is served on the side and should be added to taste to control calories:

• Ranch — 200–250 cal per packet (the most popular)
• Fat-Free Ranch — 70 cal (best calorie-conscious choice)
• Balsamic Vinaigrette — 90 cal (best for the Apple & Cranberry)
• Honey Mustard — ~130 cal
• Thousand Island — ~150 cal
• Blue Cheese — ~230 cal (pairs best with Buffalo Ranch Salad)

Best Whataburger Salad: Our Pick

The Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad at $9.49 (385 cal) is the standout. Grilled chicken adds 25g+ protein, the apples and cranberries provide sweetness and texture contrast, and paired with Balsamic Vinaigrette it comes in under 500 calories total — genuinely satisfying for a fast food salad.

The Cobb Salad ($10.19, 540 cal) is the most indulgent option with bacon, hard-boiled egg, and cheddar — closer to a full meal and one of the better Cobb Salads you’ll find in fast food.

Are Whataburger Salads Healthy?

Compared to most fast food options, yes. The Garden Salad at 290 cal and the Apple & Cranberry at 385 cal are genuinely low-calorie, high-fiber meals. The main calorie trap is the dressing — using full-fat Ranch adds 200+ calories. The Cobb Salad with Ranch can top 750 calories once dressing is added, which rivals a regular burger.

FAQ

Does Whataburger have a grilled chicken salad?

Yes — the Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad is made with grilled chicken. You can also ask to add grilled chicken to the Garden Salad.

What is the healthiest Whataburger salad?

The Garden Salad (290 cal, $8.49) with Fat-Free Ranch is the lowest-calorie complete salad meal on the menu.