Mixed Salads: How Many Calories Do They Have?

Especially in summer, one of the most popular dishes is the salad because it is fresh, quick to prepare and definitely beneficial for the body.

The ingredients with which it can be prepared are almost infinite and depending on what you choose, nutritional properties and calories vary.

These are the most common salads and the caloric intake that comes from tasting them.

decided, it consists of various ingredients including romaine lettuce, croutons, anchovy paste, egg yolks, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and flakes of Parmigiano Reggiano.

Chicken or other types of proteins may also be present.

A 100-gram serving of chicken-free Caesar Salad contains approximately:

• Calories: 190
• Protein: 4 grams
• Carbohydrates: 8 grams
• Fat: 16 grams

and fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, seasoned with salt, pepper and olive oil.

Indicatively, a 200-gram serving of simple pasta salad contains:

• Calories: 269
• Protein: 7.5 grams
• Carbohydrates: 43 grams
• Fat: 7.5 grams

, cucumbers, cheese, tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs. There is almost never even a type of meat to be chosen from ham, turkey, chicken or tuna, which increases the protein content. The seasoning is also extremely variable.

A 249-gram serving of chef's salad with turkey and ham and topped with ranch sauce contains approximately:

• Calories: 371
• Protein: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 8 grams
• Fat: 31 grams

, red onions and feta cheese. It is usually topped with a simple vinaigrette made from ingredients such as olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, mustard and lemon juice.

Compared to other salads, Greek salad is relatively low in calories and carbohydrates and contains a moderate amount of heart-healthy fats from olives, feta cheese and olive oil.

A serving of 319 grams of Greek salad contains approximately:

• Calories: 211
• Protein: 6 grams
• Carbohydrates: 13 grams
• Fat: 15 grams

, hard boiled eggs, chicken, turkey, tomatoes and avocado.

It is often paired with a red wine vinaigrette, but also lends itself to other types of condiments.

This variant contains more protein than many other salads but also has a much higher caloric intake, mainly due to the presence of bacon.

A 206-gram serving of Cobb salad contains approximately:

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 16 grams
• Carbohydrates: 5 grams
• Fat: 23 grams

and tuna, but pickles, onions, celery and other types of vegetables are also often present.

Tuna makes this dish particularly rich in protein, while mayonnaise increases its calorie and fat content.

A serving of about 238 grams of tuna salad contains:

• Calories: 466
• Protein: 24 grams
• Carbohydrates: 7 grams
• Fat: 38 grams

and celery.

Similar to other mayonnaise-based salads, each serving contains a relatively high amount of fat and calories. However, the presence of eggs also provides a good amount of protein.

A 222 gram serving of egg salad contains approximately:

• Calories: 571
• Protein: 23 grams
• Carbohydrates: 2 grams
• Fat: 51 grams

it is commonly made with chicken breast, onions, tomatoes, pickles and other vegetables of your choice, and topped with mustard and mayonnaise.

This mix of elements makes it high in calories, fats and proteins and quite low in carbohydrates, although these vary according to the specific ingredients used.

A 226 gram serving of chicken salad contains approximately:

• Calories: 531
• Protein: 32 grams
• Carbohydrates: 6 grams
• Fat: 42 grams

it includes boiled potatoes dressed with mayonnaise, mustard, onions and celery and flavored with a wide variety of herbs to taste.

This dish is low in protein but rich in carbohydrates, calories and fat, and for this reason less healthy than others and to be eaten in moderation or served as a side dish to other more nutritious dishes.

A 275-gram serving of potato salad contains approximately:

• Calories: 462
• Protein: 4 grams
• Carbohydrates: 43 grams
• Fat: 31 grams