This list has all of the best Cheesecake Factory healthy options you can order. With its extensive menu of salads, small plates, and Skinnylicious meals, the iconic restaurant offers a ton of delicious eats that fit right into your low calorie diet. This list narrows it down to all the best options under 550 calories, including tacos, sandwiches, steak, and more!
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Healthy Cheesecake Factory Dishes You Can Order
The home of cheesecakes, pasta, and unique delicious dishes might seem like an unlikely place to get a low calorie meal, but Cheesecake Factory's 250-item menu has more than a few hidden gems that are well worth checking out.
The easiest way to scope out their lower calorie options is on the Skinnylicious menu, which has everything 590 calories and below. For this list, though, we're taking it a step further and going over all the best Cheesecake Factory menu items under 550 calories!
From the Skinnylicious small plates, salads, and entrees plus the best add-ons and sides to make each meal more filling while keeping it low calorie, there's something on this list for every craving!
1. Little House Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 260 Calories
- 25g Fat
- 10g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 2g Protein
The lowest calorie item on the Skinnylicious menu is their little house salad, which comes with classic vinaigrette dressing for just 260 calories. Make it a meal with some additional grilled shrimp and avocado, or skip the avocado and opt for additional grilled chicken, grilled salmon, or chargrilled steak. Either way, the whole plate comes out to 510 calories or less.
2. Tossed Green Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 280 Calories
- 6g Fat
- 13g Carbs
- 4g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 4g Protein
If you want a bigger plate of greens, the tossed green salad is a larger serving with croutons and your choice of dressing. Similar to the little house salad, you can bulk up the meal with an addition of grilled shrimp, chicken, salmon, or steak and still keep your order under 500 calories.
3. Beet and Avocado Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 290 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 40g Carbs
- 8g Sugar
- 9g Fiber
- 7g Protein
This hearty salad features glazed beets, orange slices, radish, avocado, and arugula, tossed with toasted quinoa and creamy honey yogurt sauce. It's a filling vegetarian option on its own, but if you want to add more to the meal, order it with grilled shrimp for a total of 380 calories or either fresh grilled salmon or chicken for 510 calories.
4. Chicken Pot Stickers
Nutritional Info:
- 380 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 42g Carbs
- 14g Sugar
- 1g Fiber
- 31g Protein
Another small plate that makes a great light meal is these chicken pot stickers. Crispy and tender wonton wrappers are filled with ground chicken and veggies and then served with an umami-packed soy-ginger sesame sauce. Add some healthy fiber to the meal with a side of grilled asparagus for 120 calories or green beans for 140 calories.
5. Chicken Taquitos
Nutritional Info:
- 400 Calories
- 22g Fat
- 31g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 13g Fiber
- 16g Protein
Just like the pot stickers, these chicken taquitos are a delicious solution to your crunchy cravings. They're made with crispy corn tortillas stuffed with grilled chicken, veggies, and cheese, served over refreshing salsa verde and drizzled with avocado cream.
6. Grilled Steak Medallions
Nutritional Info:
- 440 Calories
- 19g Fat
- 24g Carbs
- 6g Sugar
- 4g Fiber
- 45g Protein
These tender steak medallions are cooked to your preference and then plated with fresh asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, mashed potatoes, and croutons, all coated in a flavorful Madeira wine sauce. It's a fabulous dinner option and the lowest calorie entree on the Skinnylicious Specialties menu.
7. Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos
Nutritional Info:
- 450 Calories
- 15g Fat
- 49g Carbs
- 32g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 29g Protein
This protein and veggie-packed small plate is filling enough for a light lunch. An order consists of three butter lettuce wraps filled with flavorful grilled chicken over rice noodles, sliced carrots, cucumber, and bean sprouts, topped with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and red onion. It also comes with two sauces, a sweet and tangy tamarind cashew sauce and a spicy-savory peanut sauce.
8. Spicy Tuna
Nutritional Info:
- 480 Calories
- 22g Fat
- 49g Carbs
- 18g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 21g Protein
If you're craving sushi, the spicy tuna hits all the right spots with raw ahi tuna, topped with sliced ginger and green onions, served over crispy on the outside and soft on the inside sushi rice squares. It's a decadent small plate option with just 480 calories. Enjoy it on its own, or order another small plate from the list to split with a friend for more variety.
9. Skinnylicious Factory Chopped Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 500 Calories
- 28g Fat
- 35g Carbs
- 16g Sugar
- 11g Fiber
- 29g Protein
Packed with texture and flavor, this chopped salad has crunchy romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, crispy bacon bits, grape tomatoes, avocado, corn, apple, and blue cheese, drizzled with the Skinnylicious vinaigrette. There's a good balance of fiber, protein, and healthy fats here to keep you full and satisfied well after the meal.
10. Stuffed Mushrooms
Nutritional Info:
- 510 Calories
- 42g Fat
- 19g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 4g Fiber
- 15g Protein
Satisfy your cheesy cravings with this small plate of decadent mushrooms. A serving has 6 baked mushrooms stuffed with fontina cheese, parmesan, garlic, and herbed Italian breadcrumbs, then smothered in creamy wine sauce.
11. Mexican Tortilla Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 520 Calories
- 23g Fat
- 59g Carbs
- 19g Sugar
- 12g Fiber
- 29g Protein
This refreshing and filling TexMex salad is piled high with mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, crispy corn tortilla strips, black beans, and fresh corn. All that, plus some avocado cream sauce, salsa, sour cream, and Skinnylicious vinaigrette, make a hearty and flavorful salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner.
12. Skinnylicious Chicken Soft Tacos
Nutritional Info:
- 520 Calories
- 15g Fat
- 63g Carbs
- 13g Sugar
- 12g Fiber
- 32g Protein
With three soft tacos, a side salad, and dip, an order of Skinnylicious chicken tacos makes a full meal at just 520 calories. The corn tortilla tacos are filled with spicy chicken, diced tomatoes, avocado, and onions, with cilantro and crema, plus a side of escabeche salad with lightly pickled veggies.
13. Skinnylicious Shrimp Soft Tacos
Nutritional Info:
- 520 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 66g Carbs
- 13g Sugar
- 12g Fiber
- 31g Protein
Another delicious soft taco option is the Skinnylicious shrimp tacos, which is also a good alternative if you want a non-spicy protein. They come with the same delicious blend of veggies and crema plus sauce and escabeche vegetable salad on the side.
14. White Chicken Chili
Nutritional Info:
- 530 Calories
- 15g Fat
- 45g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 7g Fiber
- 53g Protein
Nothing says comfort like this hearty plate of chicken, beans, and rice. The white chicken chili features a saucy chili made with chicken, white beans, and roasted green chiles, with a touch of richness from cream. Served with a scoop of white rice and fresh salsa for a doubly filling meal.
15. Skinnylicious Turkey & Avocado Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 550 Calories
- 26g Fat
- 43g Carbs
- 10g Sugar
- 4g Fiber
- 38g Protein
Capping off the list is the turkey & avocado sandwich, a protein-packed meal that'll keep you satisfied through lunch or dinner at just 550 calories. Roasted turkey breast slices are stacked with crispy smoked bacon, tomato, avocado, and mayonnaise on a toasted bun. The sandwich comes with a fresh green salad for a nice balance of added veggies.
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