Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad: Price, Calories, Nutrition (2026)
Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad is a romaine-based salad bowl with Pollo Asado — the lowest-calorie way to get Chipotle 37g-protein LTO chicken. Standard build: $10.60 avg · 495 cal · 38g protein. But watch the Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette: it adds 220 cal and 25g sugar — the same sugar as a Coke. Skip it or use half, and this becomes the single healthiest Pollo Asado order on the menu. Below: full nutrition, best builds, the vinaigrette sugar trap, Reddit reception, and copycat recipe.
What Is The Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad?
A Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad is Chipotle Salad Bowl entrée (romaine lettuce base in a bowl) with Pollo Asado — Chipotle 2026 LTO Adobo chicken grilled with hand-squeezed lime, hand-chopped cilantro, garlic, and warm Mexican spices. You customize it the same way as any bowl, choosing rice, beans, salsas, cheese, sour cream, guac, and the included Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette dressing.
It is the lowest-calorie way to order Pollo Asado at Chipotle — 495 cal before dressing, vs 960 for the Bowl, 1,060 for the Burrito, 1,010 for the Quesadilla, and 555 for the Tacos.
Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad Nutrition
Standard build: romaine + Pollo Asado + white rice + black beans + Fresh Tomato Salsa + cheese. NO dressing yet.
| Nutrient | Salad (no dressing) | With Vinaigrette | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 495 | 715 | 36% |
| Protein | 38g | 38g | 76% |
| Carbs | 52g | 70g | 25% |
| Fiber | 12g | 12g | 43% |
| Fat | 12g | 26g | 33% |
| Sugar | 5g | 30g | — |
| Sodium | 1,410mg | 1,780mg | 77% |
The Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Sugar Trap
| Vinaigrette portion | Cal | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Full packet (2 oz) | 220 | 25g |
| Half packet | 110 | 12.5g |
| Quarter packet | 55 | 6g |
| Side + fork dip | ~70 | 8g |
| Lime + salsa only | 0 | 0g |
Pollo Asado Salad Calories By Build
| Build | Cal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Bare: romaine + Pollo Asado + salsa | 240 | 37g |
| Keto: + cauliflower rice + cheese + fajita veggies | 385 | 38g |
| Standard: + rice + beans + cheese | 495 | 38g |
| Standard + full dressing | 715 | 38g |
| Loaded: + guac + sour cream + dressing | 1,055 | 41g |
Pollo Asado Salad Price By Region (2026)
Chipotle prices all entrées the same regardless of format — Pollo Asado Salad costs the same as Pollo Asado Bowl or 3 Pollo Asado Tacos within the same market.
| Region | Pollo Asado Salad | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US National avg | $10.60 | Includes Honey Vinaigrette free |
| Midwest | $9.85-$10.25 | Cheapest markets |
| Southeast | $10.35-$10.85 | Mid-tier |
| Northeast | $11.15-$11.75 | NYC/Boston highest |
| West Coast | $11.35-$12.25 | SF/LA premium |
Add-ons: guac +$2.85, queso +$3.15, double protein +$5.00, extra vinaigrette free.
Best Pollo Asado Salad Builds (2026)
🥗 The Cut-Mode Macro Build (385 cal, 38g protein)
- Salad bowl base (romaine)
- Pollo Asado
- Cauliflower rice + fajita veggies
- Cheese + Fresh Tomato Salsa + Tomatillo-Red Chili
- No beans, no sour cream, no guac
- Dressing on the side, fork dip
385 cal · 38g protein · 15g carbs · $10.60. The single best macro-efficient Pollo Asado order period.
💪 The Builder (580 cal, 43g protein)
- Romaine + Pollo Asado + black beans + brown rice
- Fajita veggies + cheese + Chili-Corn Salsa
- Half packet of vinaigrette
580 cal · 43g protein · 55g carbs · $10.60. Great post-workout macro ratio.
Pollo Asado Salad Vs. Pollo Asado Bowl
Same Pollo Asado protein. The only structural difference: salad uses romaine as the base, bowl uses rice/beans. That changes the macros significantly:
| Metric | Salad | Bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Standard calories | 495 | 960 |
| Protein | 38g | 40g |
| Carbs | 52g | 65g |
| Fat | 12g | 45g |
| Fiber | 12g | 10g |
| Price | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Default extras | Vinaigrette | Guac included |
| Best for | Cutting, keto | Full meal, bulking |
Verdict: same price, Salad is 465 fewer cal, 33g less fat, 2g more fiber — if you handle the vinaigrette carefully. Bowl is better value if you want a full-calorie meal with guac priced in.
Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad Copycat Recipe
Base
- 4 oz chopped romaine
- 5 oz cooked Pollo Asado (lime-cilantro grilled chicken thighs)
- 1/4 cup black beans + 1/4 cup cilantro-lime white rice
- 2 tbsp shredded Monterey Jack
- 2 tbsp pico de gallo
Honey Vinaigrette (makes 4 oz)
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika + 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Whisk vinaigrette, assemble salad, drizzle 1 oz over the top (not 2) to match the macros. Finishes at ~410 cal, 36g protein.
Reddit Reception On The Pollo Asado Salad
👍 What Reddit Likes
- Lowest-cal way to get the Pollo Asado LTO
- Honey vinaigrette actually pairs well with the lime-cilantro chicken
- Great post-gym meal — low cal, high protein
- The citrus in Pollo Asado “makes the salad taste like a real meal, not rabbit food”
👎 Common Complaints
- Portion of romaine looks sad in the bowl
- Vinaigrette sugar bomb trap (25g sugar)
- Pollo Asado upcharge of $0.75 feels unnecessary vs regular chicken salad
- Soggy if you let it sit more than 20 min
How To Order A Pollo Asado Salad
- Open the Chipotle app or chipotle.com/order/build/salad.
- Select Salad as entrée type.
- Pick Pollo Asado as protein (if missing, LTO ended at your store).
- Add rice, beans, cheese, salsas as desired.
- Choose vinaigrette on the side (critical for cut mode).
- Checkout, earn 10 Chipotle Rewards points per $1.
Build Yours On The Chipotle App
Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad FAQ
How Many Calories In A Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad?
495 cal for the standard build (romaine + rice + beans + Pollo Asado + cheese + salsa), no dressing. Add full honey vinaigrette and it jumps to 715 cal. Bare build with no cheese or rice drops to 240 cal with 37g protein.
How Much Protein In A Pollo Asado Salad?
38g protein in the standard build. Pollo Asado at 37g/4oz is the highest-protein Chipotle meat, so the Pollo Asado Salad is the single highest-protein salad on the menu — beats Chicken Salad (33g), Steak (33g), Barbacoa (33g).
How Much Sugar Is In Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette?
25g of sugar in the full 2-oz packet — essentially the same as a 12-oz Coke (26g). This is the biggest hidden macro trap at Chipotle. Order dressing on the side and dip rather than pour.
Is Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad Healthy?
Yes if you skip or portion-control the honey vinaigrette. 495 cal, 38g protein, 12g fiber is one of the healthiest fast-casual entrées available. Pour the full dressing packet and it becomes a 715-cal, 25g-sugar entrée which is not any healthier than a regular bowl.
How Much Does A Pollo Asado Salad Cost At Chipotle?
$10.60 US national average, same as any Chipotle entrée within a market. Midwest cheapest at $9.85, West Coast highest at $12.25.
Is The Pollo Asado Salad Keto?
Can be. Build it with romaine + Pollo Asado + fajita veggies + cheese + Fresh Tomato Salsa, no rice, no beans, no vinaigrette (use salsa for flavor). ~340 cal, 38g protein, 10g net carbs. Fully keto-friendly.
Is The Pollo Asado Salad Gluten-Free?
Yes by default. All ingredients (romaine, Pollo Asado, rice, beans, salsas, cheese, honey vinaigrette) are naturally gluten-free. Avoid cross-contact at the serving line by requesting fresh gloves and a fresh scoop for salsas.
Pollo Asado Salad Vs Chicken Salad: Worth The Upcharge?
Pollo Asado Salad: 38g protein, 495 cal, $10.60. Regular Chicken Salad: 33g protein, 460 cal, $9.85. For $0.75 more, you get 5g more protein and the citrus-cilantro flavor profile. Worth it for macro trackers; skippable if you prefer plain Adobo flavor.
Can I Get A Pollo Asado Salad Without Dressing?
Yes — ask for no dressing at checkout, or choose “dressing on the side” in the app. Chipotle will not refund or substitute, but the salad is fully flavored by the Pollo Asado and salsas without it.
Is Pollo Asado Still Available At Chipotle?
Yes as of 2026 — returned August 2026 with the new lime-cilantro recipe. LTO, no announced end but expect it to leave menus around late October to mid-November 2026 based on past Pollo Asado runs.
Nutrition and price figures compiled from chipotle.com/pollo-asado, Chipotle 2025 US Nutrition PDF, chipotle.com nutrition calculator, and hand-sampled stores in September 2026. Chipotle is a trademark of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc; this page is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chipotle.
