Quesadilla Chicken Salad
This dish features grilled chicken (seasoned with chipotle lime) served over a bed of fresh salad greens. It is tossed with a signature Mexi-ranch dressing, black bean corn salsa, and a blend of Cheddar cheeses. The salad is topped with house-made pico de gallo and white corn tortilla strips, and it is famously served with a warm, grilled cheese quesadilla on the side.
Price
Prices fluctuate based on your specific location and whether you are ordering via a delivery app (which often includes a markup).
- Average Menu Price: $15.49 – $19.49
- Lunch Portion: Often available for $11.99 – $13.99 at participating locations.
Calories
This is one of the highest-calorie salads on the menu due to the addition of the quesadilla and the cream-based dressing.
- Standard Serving: 2,230 – 2,240 calories
- Lunch Portion: Approximately 1,230 calories
Ingredients
The primary components of this dish include:
- Protein: Grilled chicken breast with chipotle lime seasoning.
- Greens: A mix of romaine and spring greens.
- Salsa: Black beans, corn, onions, and peppers (Black Bean Corn Salsa).
- Toppings: Shredded Cheddar cheese blend, house-made pico de gallo (tomatoes, onions, cilantro), and fried white corn tortilla strips.
- Dressing: Mexi-ranch (a blend of ranch dressing and salsa flavors).
- Side: Flour tortillas filled with a melted Cheddar cheese blend.
Nutrition
Values are based on the standard full-size serving:
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat | 153g | 196% |
| Saturated Fat | 66g | 330% |
| Sodium | 4,630mg | 201% |
| Total Carbs | 89g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber | 12g | 43% |
| Sugars | 17g | — |
| Protein | 123g | 246% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Allergens
According to Applebee’s standard allergen information, this dish contains:
- Milk: Found in the cheese blend, Mexi-ranch dressing, and quesadilla.
- Wheat/Gluten: Found in the flour tortillas and some seasoning blends.
- Soy: Present in the cooking oils and dressing.
- Egg: Found in the Mexi-ranch dressing.
- Cross-Contamination: Most locations use shared fryers, which may contain traces of shellfish or fish.
