Caesar Salad
Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad costs $18.95 (lunch $14.95) and delivers 860 calories, 66g fat, 48g carbs, and 24 grams of protein. Crisp romaine hearts toss with scratch creamy garlic Caesar dressing, golden garlic croutons, and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.
Caesar Salad Portion Sizes
Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad costs $18.95 for dinner and $14.95 for weekday lunch. Diners can add grilled chicken breast ($22.95, 76g protein) or request dressing on the side to save 340 calories.
What Is in the Caesar Salad?
Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad combines fresh crisp romaine lettuce hearts, scratch creamy Caesar dressing with garlic and anchovy, golden sourdough garlic-butter croutons, thinly shaved aged Parmesan cheese, and fresh ground black pepper.
- Crisp Romaine Hearts Fresh romaine lettuce hearts washed in cold water and chopped into crisp ribbons
- Scratch Creamy Caesar Dressing Traditional emulsion of pasteurized egg yolks, garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, and olive oil
- Golden Garlic-Butter Croutons Artisan sourdough bread cubes baked crisp with sweet butter, garlic, and herbs
- Shaved Aged Parmesan Cheese Domestic aged Parmesan cheese shaved into thin ribbons for savory umami depth
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Coarse black peppercorns ground fresh over the salad bowl before serving
What Allergens Are in Caesar Salad?
Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad contains milk from Parmesan and butter croutons, eggs from pasteurized dressing yolks, fish from anchovy paste, wheat from croutons, and soy from cooking spray oils.
Diners avoiding gluten can request garlic-butter croutons omitted, rendering the salad gluten-friendly as explained on the gluten-free menu.
Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad Nutrition Facts
One serving (Full entrée bowl with croutons & parmesan (520g)) provides 860 calories, 66g total fat, 48g carbohydrates, and 24g protein — verified nutrition facts and daily value percentages.
Nutrition Facts
Can You Customize Caesar Salad?
Guests can customize Caesar Salad by adding grilled chicken breast for 76g protein, requesting dressing on the side to cut 340 calories, choosing the weekday lunch portion, or omitting croutons for a gluten-friendly platter.
| Preparation Style | Price | Calories | Total Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Dinner Caesar Salad Platter | $18.95 | 860 cal | 66g | 48g | 8g | 24g | 1680mg |
| Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken | $22.95 | 1280 cal | 84g | 50g | 8g | 76g | 2340mg |
| Lunch Special Caesar Salad (Until 4 PM) | $14.95 | 620 cal | 48g | 34g | 6g | 18g | 1220mg |
| Caesar Dressing on the Side | $18.95 | 520 cal | 30g | 46g | 8g | 24g | 980mg |
| 2-Person Share Portion | $9.48 | 430 cal | 33g | 24g | 4g | 12g | 840mg |
Frequently Asked Questions About Caesar Salad
Common questions regarding Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad pricing, lunch specials, anchovy ingredients, and gluten-friendly modifications receive direct factual answers. Check local operating hours and kitchen cutoffs before dining.
01 What is Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad features crisp romaine hearts tossed with scratch-made creamy Caesar dressing, golden garlic croutons, and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese for $18.95 ($14.95 lunch).
02 How much is Caesar Salad at Cheesecake Factory? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Caesar Salad costs $18.95 for the full dinner entrée, $22.95 with grilled chicken breast, and $14.95 for the weekday lunch portion at participating locations nationwide.
03 How many calories are in Caesar Salad? ▼
A standard dinner Caesar salad contains 860 calories, 66 grams of fat, 48 grams of carbohydrates, and 24 grams of protein. Ordering dressing on the side cuts calories to 520, while the lunch portion contains 620 calories.
04 Is there a lunch portion for Caesar Salad? ▼
Yes, The Cheesecake Factory serves a lunch-sized Caesar Salad for $14.95 Monday through Friday until 4:00 PM, saving $4.00 off dinner pricing.
05 Does the Caesar dressing contain anchovies? ▼
Yes, authentic Caesar dressing contains pure anchovy paste, which contributes traditional savory umami saltiness and depth of flavor.
06 Can Caesar Salad be prepared gluten-free? ▼
Yes, guests can order the Caesar salad gluten-free by asking kitchen cooks to omit the garlic croutons. The romaine hearts, dressing, and shaved Parmesan cheese are naturally free of gluten. Review options on the gluten-free menu.
07 Can diners add grilled chicken or salmon? ▼
Yes, guests can add charbroiled chicken breast for $4.00 (reaching 76g protein) or grilled salmon fillet upon ordering.
08 Can guests request dressing on the side? ▼
Yes, servers can provide creamy Caesar dressing in a separate ramekin on the side, allowing diners to dress greens lightly and reduce caloric intake.
