Insight Report
Top 10 Healthiest Salads Ranked
The top-scoring salads from UK chains.
Ranked by the Healthier Eats nutrition score.
Top 10 ranked
| Rank | Product | Brand | Score /100 | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Fibre (g) | Sugar (g) | Salt (g) | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rainbow Bowl | Nandos | 94 | 650 | 42.0 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 0.7 | - |
| 2 |  Falafel Super Salad | LEON | 89 | 438 | 18.0 | 12.0 | 8.4 | 1.7 | - |
| 3 |  Hot-Smoked Salmon, Lime & Jalapeño | LEON | 88 | 494 | 26.0 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 2.1 | Salt high |
| 4 |  Chicken Super Salad | LEON | 88 | 413 | 23.0 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 1.8 | Salt highScore capped |
| 5 |  Chicken Caesar Salad | LEON | 84 | 388 | 30.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 1.7 | - |
| 6 |  Butternut & Humous Mezze Bowl | pret | 84 | 379 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 1.4 | - |
| 7 |  Shawarma Chicken | pret | 82 | 608 | 49.7 | 13.7 | 14.0 | 2.5 | Salt highScore capped |
| 8 |  salmon teriyaki on a bed | itsu | 81 | 445 | 24.8 | 4.3 | 8.8 | 2.5 | Salt high |
| 9 |  Tuna Nicoise Salad | pret | 80 | 357 | 29.6 | 1.5 | 7.0 | 2.0 | Salt high |
| 10 |  Chicken & Avocado Superfood Salad | LEON | 78 | 601 | 27.0 | 8.2 | 11.0 | 1.5 | Sat fat highScore capped |
About this ranking
Salads intended as a single meal.
Methodology summary
The Healthier Score is a nutrition-based comparison score using published per-portion nutrition data.
Scores are combined using weighted averages. High levels of salt or saturated fat can cap the final score.
View full methodology →Watch-out key
- Salt highAbove 1.8g salt per serving
- Sat fat highAbove 5g saturated fat
- Fibre n/aFibre data not provided
- Score cappedScore reduced due to salt or sat fat
Brand breakdown
Number of top 10 appearances
- LEON5
- pret3
- Nandos1
- itsu1
Did you know?
A "healthy" salad with a creamy dressing can carry more salt and saturated fat than many sandwiches.
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Important
The Healthier Score is not medical advice. It is a nutrition-based comparison score only. Always check the restaurant's latest nutrition, ingredients and allergen information before ordering.
Data caveats
Nutrition data is provided by restaurant brands and may change over time. Fibre is not always published. Where missing, a conservative fibre score is used.