Zaxby's Zalads Prices

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Zaxby's Zalads are large entree-sized salads topped with either fried or grilled chicken. Zaxby's Zalads prices start at $10.59 for The House Zalad, while the Asian Zensation Zalad reaches $12.19 in some cities like New York. Most Zalad choices have an average price of about $11.00.

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Zaxby's menu prices 2026

Zaxby's Zalads Prices

“Real Chicken. Real Good.”

The Zaxby's salad menu includes the Blue Zalad, The Cobb Zalad, and the seasonal Asian Zensation Zalad. Every Zalad comes with two packs of dressing and Texas Toast on the side. Customers can add bacon for $0.99, a hard-boiled egg for $0.79, or double the protein for an extra $3.99.

Shown here are the Zaxby's Zalads prices according to the most current data on PriceListo.

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How much is an Asian Zensation Zalad?

An order of an Asian Zensation Zalad costs $11.29 to $12.19 on the Zaxby's Zalads prices. This seasonal salad features mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, crispy wonton strips, and a vegetable egg roll, topped with chicken and a citrus vinaigrette. The price is $11.29 in Fishers, IN, and rises to $12.19 in New York, NY.

How much is a Blue Zalad?

Based on the latest Zaxby's Zalads prices, a Blue Zalad costs $10.89 to $11.79. This salad is made with mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and fried onions, served with chicken. The cost is $10.89 in Fishers, IN, and increases to $11.79 in New York, NY.

How much is a The Cobb Zalad?

The Cobb Zalad is priced at $11.19 to $12.09 on the Zaxby's Zalads prices. This salad features mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheddar and jack cheeses, bacon, a hard-boiled egg, and fried onions, topped with chicken. The charge is $11.19 in Fishers, IN, and reaches $12.09 in New York, NY.

How much is The House Zalad?

The current price for a The House Zalad is $10.59 to $11.49 on the Zaxby's Zalads prices. This is a simpler option with mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheddar and jack cheeses, and fried onions, served with chicken. The cost is $10.59 in Fishers, IN, and rises to $11.49 in New York, NY.

Zaxby's Zalads Prices by Year

Zaxby's Zalads prices have climbed from the $7.00 to $9.00 range in earlier years to more than $10.50 in 2026. The Zensible Zalads debuted in 2022 at $8.99, followed by the Southwest Zalad's return in 2023 at $9.39. This upward trend shows how the cost of a standard Zalad has changed over recent years, as detailed in the table below.

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Three main choices affect Zaxby's Zalads prices: the type of chicken selected, the Zalad variety ordered, and the add-ons included with the meal. The sections below break down each one and its effect on the final price.

  • Chicken Choice: Choosing between hand-breaded fried chicken or marinated grilled chicken can shift the price depending on the specific location.
  • Zalad Variety: Premium specialty options, like the Asian Zensation Zalad which includes eggrolls, cost slightly more than simpler base garden options.
  • Custom Add-Ons: Adding extra dressings for $0.39, extra cheese for $0.49, or extra meat for $3.99 will add incremental charges to the final bill.

Zaxby's Zalads prices were lower in 2020, with the average staying at $10.49 or below. Menu prices and promotions from that period also brought some Zalads down to $7.49 to $8.99.

The Cobb Zalad has become a noticeably more expensive choice among Zaxby's Zalads prices, increasing from $8.99 in 2022 to a starting price of $11.19 today. Its combination of bacon, egg, and cheese adds several ingredients to the meal, so changes in the prices of different commodities have a stronger effect on its cost.

For a more budget-friendly option, the House Zalad remains at the lower end of Zaxby's Zalads prices. It went from around $8.50 in 2022 to a current starting price of $10.59, a smaller increase than the Cobb and specialty Zalads experienced. Its less involved recipe also keeps the cost of preparing the item lower.

Why do Zaxby's prices vary by location?

Local real estate costs contribute to differences in Zaxby's Zalads prices. Restaurants in busy urban areas face higher commercial rent than locations in suburban or rural areas, which raises their fixed expenses. States with higher average commercial rent per square foot therefore tend to have higher menu prices to help cover those costs. This helps explain why the Blue Zalad is $10.89 in Fishers, IN, compared with $11.29 in Orlando, FL. The table below compares the prices of these items across different locations.

Zaxby's's Prices — Fishers, IN

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Zaxby's's Prices — Orlando, FL

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Zaxby's's Prices — Atlanta, GA

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Zaxby's's Prices — Dallas, TX

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Zaxby's's Prices — New York, NY

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Zaxby's's Prices — Los Angeles, CA

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Yes, inflation has raised Zaxby's Zalads prices as food and labor expenses have increased. Higher wholesale costs for ingredients such as chicken and fresh lettuce add to the price of each Zalad, with some of those added expenses passed on to customers. Rising minimum wages and competition for workers also increase payroll costs, putting further pressure on menu prices.

Ingredient costs have a direct effect on Zaxby’s Zalad prices. Chicken, lettuce, cheese, and other fresh ingredients make up a large part of each Zalad, so increases in their costs raise the expense of preparing the meal. When ingredient prices go up, Zaxby’s may adjust Zalad prices to help cover the higher cost of food.

Yes, promotional offers can bring Zaxby's Zalads prices down for a limited time. Some franchise locations have a “Zalad Monday” deal that includes a free 20 oz drink with any Zalad purchase. The Zaxby's App also features digital rewards, including 2-for-$14 Zalad offers and $7.00 digital lunch deals.

No, Zaxby's Zalads prices cover the Zalad as a standalone entree rather than a combo meal. There is no standard meal package that includes a Zalad with a drink or side. Any beverage or extra side must be ordered separately and paid for at the regular menu price.

Ordering Zaxby's Zalads through delivery apps comes with higher menu prices than ordering the same items at the restaurant. In Orlando, FL, the House Zalad with fried chicken is $11.19 at the counter but costs $13.49 on Postmates. The Blue Zalad with fried chicken also rises from $11.29 in-store to $13.59 on the app. These app prices do not include service fees, delivery charges, or driver tips, which are added to the final bill separately.

What are the Other Menus of Zaxby's?

Zaxby's menu covers a range of other meal options with each section carrying its own prices. The following list breaks down the Zaxby's menu prices for those selections.