Costco has introduced a new food court item, the Rotisserie Chicken Chef Salad, which boasts 59 grams of protein, the highest among its menu offerings. The salad contains 840 calories and is priced at $7.99. It features rotisserie chicken, hard-boiled eggs, bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and creamy peppercorn ranch dressing on a bed of romaine lettuce.
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Dietitian Jamie Lee McIntyre from Florida advised that while protein content is impressive, it is not the only nutritional factor to consider. McIntyre noted that a high-protein food can also be high in sodium, saturated fat, or calories. In the case of the Rotisserie Chicken Chef Salad, she acknowledged the quality of the protein sources—chicken and eggs—and the inclusion of vegetables. However, she mentioned that the 840 calories might be excessive for a light lunch.
Other Costco food court options also offer substantial protein, including the Chicken Caesar Salad with 58 grams and the Chicken Bake with 53 grams.
Customer feedback on the Chef Salad has been mixed. Some shoppers criticized the salad for poor proportions and being overly salty, while others appreciated the flavors, particularly the dressing. Notable comments on social media included concerns about the salad's lettuce-to-topping ratio and one user expressing a desire to find out the dressing's brand.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Costco for further comments.