These starters typically pack enough calories to double as a meal.
Salads can sometimes be the best part of a meal, especially if they are meant to be shared and there are different things to try. The tastier the apps, you better believe the calories add up, and the tastier (read: fried) the apps, the higher the calorie count. Usually baked and full of carbs and fats, these tasty bites can easily double as a meal. So, which salads are so high in calories that they exceed 2000 calories? Here are five to be aware of the next time you’re dining out.
Classic Applebee’s combo
Applebee’s The classic combo is 2,270 calories for a plate of boneless wings, spinach and artichokes, chicken quesadilla, and mozzarella. This is one of those programs that can double as a meal with the reward that you get a little bit of everything. Winner, victory.
Triple Dipper Chile
Chile The Triple Dipper ranges from 1,450 to 3,040 calories, depending on what you order. Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos is another nutritious meal at 2,260 calories. “They might not be the biggest, but they were pretty good!” a fan said.
Texas Roadhouse Cactus Flower
Cactus flower Texas Roadhouse It’s 2,250 calories, add ranch to that and you’re looking at 2,680 calories for “Texas-sized onions, golden fried onions with Cajun dipping sauce.” The Appetizer Combo is another option that can easily get pretty high in calories: boneless hot wings and snake bites with a Bleu cheese dressing clock in at 1,340 calories.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Beef Nachos
Applebee’s Beef Nachos is another hearty meal at 2,000 calories. Clearly meant to be shared, this app features freshly harvested white corn tortilla chips topped with taco-braised beef, white queso, melted cheddar cheese blend, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream and guacamole.
Baked Chili Mozzarella with Nashville Sauce
There’s another appetizer at Chili’s that’s even higher than the Triple Dipper: Ladies and gentlemen, I present the fried mozzarella with Nashville sauce (6 counts), which has 2,440 calories for all its sweet, melty goodness. No surprise there.
