Does Burger King Have Salads?

Greens are that fresh boost of health into fast foods otherwise saturated with dishes that please the tongue, but not much the body.

In a world of instant and deep-fried, it’s great to have some salads around for that much-needed dose of vegetables. The best part is, that it’s prepared as deliciously and conveniently as its counterparts.

Burger King was one such fast food chain that offered entrées that catered to vegans, pescatarians, and perhaps simply health-conscious people.

While the US branches ceased offering salads in 2022, Burger King branches in other countries still have quite the menu.

Read this article to learn more about Burger King’s salads, their ingredients, and nutritional content.

Why Did Burger King Stop Selling Salads?

In early 2022, Burger King USA discreetly did menu cuts on items that were generating low sales. This started with branches in New York, and eventually to other franchise areas. 

This was the chain’s response to the problem of inflation, and salads were among the things that silently went missing from the menu.

But branches in other countries such as Greece and Myanmar still have them.

Exploring Burger King Salads

Burger King Salads generally have lettuce as their main ingredient. Corn and cherry tomatoes are also staples in the mix. Depending on where the salad is offered, onions may also be in the mix.

The selections vary when it comes to the toppings, most of which are chicken. There are also vegetarian options for those who don’t eat meat.

Some of these salads, though generally nutritious have gluten content. This may be due to the ingredients of some of the salad dressings. 

Let’s take a look at Burger King Salads from the menus of Greece and Myanmar.

Salads From Burger King Cyprus, Greece    

Garden Salad 

A lettuce-based salad, with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and corn. The dressings are Caesar’s, balsamic, or yogurt.

Garden Side Salad

Lettuce-based and pretty much the same as the Garden Salad; however, this has no protein, fat, sugar, or carbohydrate content.

To see a detailed description of its nutrition information, please refer to the list in the next section.

Vegan Royale Salad

A lettuce-based salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and corn, served with balsamic dressing.

It is topped with cuts of Vegan Royale patty, which is made of wheat, soy protein, and spices.

Crispy Chicken Salad

A lettuce-based salad with breaded chicken filet, cucumber, corn, and cherry tomatoes. Its dressings are balsamic dressing, yogurt, or Caesar’s.

Other ingredients include soya, egg, milk, celery, seeds and mustard. Celiacs may want to watch out for this as it is a food item with gluten content.

Grilled Chicken Salad

If we’re talking about health advantages, the grill has something to boast of. Grilled meats have less fat content and less cholesterol compared to their fried counterparts. 

So for those who prefer grill over fried, this salad is for you.

As with the others above, it is lettuce-based and served with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and corn; topped with grilled chicken fillet, and served with balsamic, yogurt, or Caesar’s dressing.

Other ingredients include soya, mustard, milk, egg, and celery. Not for celiacs or people who are looking to go gluten-free in general.

Salads From Burger King Myanmar

Salad 

Plain and straightforward as its name, this bowl of greens is Myanmar’s take on the Burger King Salad.

Made with premium lettuce, tomatoes, and onion strips, this salad is for those who love food that is light on the tummy but heavy on nutrients.

Burger King Salad Menu Nutritional Value

Now that we know what the salads are made of, let’s take a look at the nutrition information for each one.

This information will come in handy for those who are tracking their calories and macronutrients; so, health-conscious people, listen up!

Burger King Salad	Calories	Carbohydrates	Protein
Garden Salad/ Garden Side Salad	14	2g	0.6g
Crispy Chicken Salad	210	15g	16g
Grilled Chicken Salad	84	–	–

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Garden Side Salad 

The Side Salad is basically the Garden Salad only added as a side; hence, its nutritional contents are pretty much the same as the latter.

Vegan Royale Salad 

Much of the Vegan Royale Salad’s ingredients are the same as the Garden salad. The patty being vegan generally has a lower calorie content than traditional meat-based patties.

Crispy Chicken Salad 

Owing to its fried chicken fillet topping, this salad has relatively higher calorie and sodium content 

Grilled Chicken Salad 

The grilled chicken salad has 84 calories and 0 trans-fat – much lighter than the Crispy Chicken Salad.

Nutritionally speaking, this is best for those looking to be kind to their heart; grilled meats are gentler on cholesterol than their fried counterparts.         

Salad 

This salad served in Myanmar has the same lettuce base as its counterparts, only varying slightly when it comes to the tomato and onions in the mix.

Generally, it is still a vegan delight and a low-calorie choice meal.

Which Dressing Options Are Available For Burger King Salads

For most of the Burger King Salads, the servings come with balsamic dressing, yogurt, or Caesar’s. 

There are also sauces in the Burger King menu that may pair well with salads. These include mayonnaise, vegan mayonnaise, garlic sauce, sour cream sauce, and sweet and sour sauce.

Barbeque Sauce, and Sweet & Sour Sauce are also available.

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Final Thoughts

Oh, the places you’ll go nowadays for a healthy meal are numerous. So for those of you in places that have these salads on the menu, go on and grab them.

Plain, vegan, fried, or grilled, these salads are yours for the choosing. Satisfy your craving for deliciously healthy greens at the nearest Burger King.