Cheddars Side House Salad: Price, Calories & Nutrition Guide
The Cheddars Side House Salad is the small, fresh starter that goes with just about everything on the menu: fresh greens, shredded carrots, tomatoes and croutons topped with cheese, finished with your choice of dressing. It is the side-size version of Cheddar’s house salad — one single serving, made to sit next to your entrée or to open the meal.
It costs $3.99, and the full order runs 250 to 420 calories depending on the dressing you pick. This guide covers the Side House Salad price, what comes with it, how the calorie range works, what to pair it with, and how to order it online.
Price: $3.99
Calories: 250–420
Category: Salads & Soup
What Comes With the Side House Salad?
The Side House Salad takes Cheddar’s house salad — fresh greens with shredded carrots, tomatoes and croutons, topped with cheese — and serves it in a single side-size portion with a dressing of your choice. One note for returning guests: Cheddar’s house salad no longer includes diced egg, so the current build is greens, vegetables, croutons and cheese only.
- ✓ Fresh greens form the base of the salad, served as a single side-size portion.
- ✓ Shredded carrots are scattered through the greens for crunch and colour.
- ✓ Fresh tomatoes are cut and mixed through the salad.
- ✓ Croutons are sprinkled over the top for a crisp bite.
- ✓ Shredded cheese is sprinkled over the greens and vegetables.
- ✓ A dressing of your choice comes with the salad — pick from Cheddar’s house dressings when you order.
How Much Does the Side House Salad Cost?
The Side House Salad price is $3.99. For under four dollars it is one of the cheapest fresh items on the whole menu, which is exactly why it shows up next to so many entrées — it adds something green and crisp to a plate of ribs, tenders or steak without adding much to the bill.
Side House Salad
Fresh greens, shredded carrots, tomatoes and croutons topped with cheese, with your choice of dressing.
Side-Size Portion · Choice of Dressing · 250–420 Calories
$3.99
Prices can differ between restaurants, and the final total may change if you add extra items to your order. Check the price shown by your local Cheddar’s before checkout, because prices and availability are set by each location.
Side House Salad Nutrition and Calories
The Side House Salad is listed at 250 to 420 calories, and the reason it is a range rather than one number is the dressing. Cheddar’s official nutrition guide counts the salad itself at 140 calories without dressing, then your dressing choice is added on top — so the lightest dressing lands the salad at the bottom of the range and the richest dressing takes it to the top. The official dressing figures run from Balsamic Vinaigrette and Strawberry Vinaigrette at 110 calories and Honey Mustard at 210, through Homemade Ranch at 220 and Caesar at 230, Honey Lime or Thousand Island at 260, up to Chunky Bleu Cheese at 280 calories.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 cals |
| Calories from Fat | 80 |
| Total Fat | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 75mg |
| Protein | 7g |
| Sodium | 210mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Sugars | 3g |
Dressings (1.75 fl. oz. each)
| Dressing | Calories |
|---|---|
| Balsamic Vinaigrette | 110 cals |
| Strawberry Vinaigrette | 110 cals |
| Honey Mustard | 210 cals |
| Homemade Ranch | 220 cals |
| Caesar Dressing | 230 cals |
| Honey Lime | 260 cals |
| Thousand Island | 260 cals |
| Chunky Bleu Cheese | 280 cals |
What to Pair With the Side House Salad
Baked Potato Soup is the classic soup-and-salad partner. A cup of Cheddar’s creamy potato soup (330 calories) next to the Side House Salad turns two small sides into a light lunch of your own, and the warm, cheesy soup balances the cold, crisp greens.
The Side Caesar Salad is the other $3.99 side, at 290 calories. Order one of each when two people want different starters, or pick the Caesar when you would rather have romaine and Caesar dressing than the house salad’s mixed greens and your choice of dressing.
Rich grilled and fried mains are what the side salad was made for. Next to baby back ribs, chicken tenders, a steak or the Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, the fresh greens and a sharp vinaigrette cut through the heavier plate — it is the easiest way to round out a comfort-food order.
Is the Side House Salad a Side or a Starter?
Both — it depends on the meal you build around it. As a side, it is the fresh add-on that completes an entrée, and it is even one of the choices inside the Ultimate Lunch Combo, where a house salad can sit alongside the rest of your picks. As a starter, it is the light first course that takes the edge off your appetite while the kitchen fires your main dish.
What it is not is a full meal on its own — for that, the entrée salads in Salads & Soup, like the Crispy Chicken Tender Salad or the Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad, are the bigger plates. The Side House Salad stays in its lane: small, fresh and cheap.
Nutrition and Allergen Considerations
At 250 to 420 calories depending on dressing, this is one of the lightest items at Cheddar’s — choosing a vinaigrette keeps it at the gentle end, while a creamy dressing makes it more of a treat. Cheddar’s official allergen guide also lists a modified, gluten-friendly version of the house salad, although its kitchens are not gluten-free and cross-contact is possible. For food allergies, check the ingredients and preparation information before ordering. Cheddar’s warns that its kitchens use shared cooking and preparation areas, so cross-contact can occur, and items cooked in the fryer carry a special risk. It cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens.
How to Order the Side House Salad Online
To check availability and place a takeout order:
- Visit the Cheddar’s online menu.
- Select your preferred restaurant.
- Open Salads & Soup.
- Choose Side House Salad and pick your dressing.
- Confirm the current price and complete checkout.
Availability and pricing can vary by location. If you need to change or cancel a To Go order after placing it, Cheddar’s advises contacting the restaurant directly.
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Final Thoughts
The Cheddars Side House Salad is the menu’s simplest fresh buy: greens, carrots, tomatoes, croutons and cheese with a dressing you choose, for $3.99 and 250 to 420 calories depending on that dressing. Add it to an entrée, pair it with a cup of soup, or let it open the meal — it does its job every time. Confirm the current price and nutrition information with your selected restaurant before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much does the Cheddars Side House Salad cost?
The Side House Salad costs $3.99. Prices can vary by location, so check your local restaurant before ordering.
Q2: How many calories are in the Side House Salad?
It runs 250 to 420 calories. The salad is counted without dressing, so where your order lands in that range depends on the dressing you choose — a light vinaigrette keeps it low, and a rich, creamy dressing takes it to the top.
Q3: What comes with the Side House Salad?
Fresh greens, shredded carrots, tomatoes and croutons topped with cheese, plus a dressing of your choice. Note that Cheddar’s house salad no longer includes diced egg.
Q4: Which dressings can I choose for the Side House Salad?
Cheddar’s house dressings include Homemade Ranch, Honey Mustard, Chunky Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Lime, Thousand Island and Caesar dressing, with Strawberry Vinaigrette at some locations. On the Arlington menu the printed dressing calories run from 110 for Balsamic Vinaigrette up to 280 for Chunky Bleu Cheese.
Q5: Is the Side House Salad the same as the Family House Salad?
No. The Side House Salad is a single side-size serving in Salads & Soup for $3.99. The Family House Salad is a large, family-size bundle item built for sharing, sold To Go only — a different item at a different price.
