The Zaxbys house salad is called the House Zalad: mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, cheese and egg, topped with grilled chicken, fried chicken or no chicken at all. Here’s how the three versions compare and which dressing to pick.
Quick answers
- How many calories are in the House Zalad?
- 410 to 660 calories depending on the option, per the official Zaxbys guide.
- What allergens does it list?
- Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten (varies by option).
- How much protein does it have?
- 17 g in the Garden option.
What it is
Greens, tomato, cucumber, cheese and egg. Comes garden, grilled or fried. Dressing not included.
Zaxbys house salad: grilled, fried or garden
- Grilled House Zalad – 560 calories, 48 g protein. The lighter way to get chicken.
- Fried House Zalad – 660 calories, topped with Chicken Fingerz.
- Garden House Zalad – 410 calories, no chicken.
Dressing isn’t included in these numbers. For more salad ideas see the full Zaxbys salads menu.
Which dressing goes with the House Zalad?
The official guide lists five dressings: Ranch (120 cal), Blue Cheese (140), Honey Mustard (110), Citrus Vinaigrette (110) and Lite Vinaigrette (30). Ranch and Honey Mustard are the classic pairings. Lite Vinaigrette keeps the total lowest.
Zaxbys House Zalad sizes and options
House Zalad comes in 3 options: Grilled, Fried and Garden. Calories run from 410 (Garden) to 660 (Fried), a gap of 250 calories. The full nutrition facts for every option are in the table below.
| Option | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Allergens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled | 560 | 48 g | 1,600 mg | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Gluten |
| Fried | 660 | 44 g | 1,920 mg | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten |
| Garden | 410 | 17 g | 700 mg | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Gluten |
Full nutrition facts
| Option | Calories | Total fat | Sat. fat | Trans fat | Cholesterol | Sodium | Carbs | Fiber | Sugars | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled | 560 | 27 g | 12 g | 0 g | 130 mg | 1,600 mg | 34 g | 5 g | 5 g | 48 g |
| Fried | 660 | 37 g | 13 g | 0 g | 90 mg | 1,920 mg | 42 g | 4 g | 4 g | 44 g |
| Garden | 410 | 25 g | 11 g | 0 g | 35 mg | 700 mg | 33 g | 4 g | 4 g | 17 g |
Nutrition at a glance
For the lightest option (Garden), the official guide lists:
- 410 calories, 25 g fat, 33 g carbs (4 g sugar)
- 17 g protein, or 4.1 g per 100 calories
- 700 mg sodium, about 30% of the 2,300 mg FDA daily value
Protein is moderate for the calories. Pairing it with a lighter side keeps the meal more balanced.
That’s close to the middle of the zalads list, where the typical item has about 530 calories.
Allergens
The official guide lists milk, egg, wheat and soy, and flags MSG and Gluten as sensitivities for at least one option.
Allergens change with the option you choose:
- Grilled: milk, wheat, soy and Gluten
- Fried: milk, egg, wheat, soy, MSG and Gluten
- Garden: milk, wheat, soy and Gluten
Not listed: peanut, tree nut, shellfish, sesame and fish. Shared equipment means trace amounts of any allergen are still possible.
Want to see every item with a certain allergen? Use the allergen menu.
How it compares
Here’s House Zalad next to 3 similar items, so you can see where it sits.
| Item | Calories | Options | Allergens | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Zalad | 410–660 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $9.69 |
| Blue Zalad | 370–680 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $9.99 |
| Asian Zensation Zalad | 390–640 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, MSG, Gluten | $10.99 |
| Cobb Zalad | 510–760 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $9.99 |
Good to know
- Avoiding gluten? Our gluten-free guide lists what the guide shows without wheat or gluten.
- Our example price is $9.69, but each Zaxbys restaurant sets its own prices, so check the official app or zaxbys.com for your store.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in the Zaxbys House Zalad?
410 to 660 calories depending on the option, per the official Zaxbys guide. That’s close to the middle of the zalads list, where the typical item has about 530 calories.
Does the Zaxbys House Zalad contain milk?
Yes. The official guide lists milk.
Is the House Zalad gluten-free?
No. The official guide lists wheat or gluten for it.
How much is a house salad at Zaxbys?
Our example price is $9.69, but every Zaxbys restaurant sets its own prices, so yours may be higher or lower. The official Zaxbys app and zaxbys.com show the exact price once you pick your store.
Where this information comes from. All nutrition and allergen information on this site is taken from the official Zaxbys Nutrition & Allergen Guide (revised November 2025), published on zaxbys.com. We have not added anything of our own or changed the figures. Recipes, suppliers and menus change, so please verify with Zaxbys or your restaurant before you rely on it, especially if you have a food allergy. Verify before use.