Chen's Crispy Rice Salad
Chicken OR tofu, rainbow carrots, watermelon radish, cashews, crispy rice, wontons, scallion and cilantro.
About Chen's Crispy Rice Salad
Chen's Crispy Rice Salad has 700 calories and costs around $15.00. Prices vary by cafe, and delivery apps typically add a markup.
Key Facts & Highlights:
- 700 calories
- 35g protein
- Priced $15.00-$16.50 depending on location
- Contains: Soy, Wheat, Treenut
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients
Chicken Or Tofu, Rainbow Carrots, Watermelon Radish, Cashews, Crispy Rice, Wontons, Scallion, Cilantro.
Allergens
*Allergen Statement: Mendocino Farms cafes are shared preparation environments, so cross-contact of allergens can occur. If you have a severe food allergy, please tell the cafe team before ordering.
Nutrition Breakdown: What the Numbers Mean
At 700 calories with 35g of protein, the Chen's Crispy Rice Salad is the #3 lightest of the 8 items in the salads lineup with published calories . That works out to about 5.0g of protein per 100 calories - a strong protein return for the calories, which is why it keeps you full.
The watch-out is sodium: 1580mg is about 69% of the 2,300mg daily limit - fine for a main, worth knowing if the rest of your day runs salty. On the plus side, 10g of fiber is genuinely high for this menu - most items land at 2-3g. Sugar is also on the higher side at 22g, mostly from the sweet elements in the build.
Dietary fit: this item appears on our high-protein menu list. Allergen-wise it contains soy, wheat, treenut, gluten, sesame - the full item-by-item breakdown is on our Mendocino Farms allergen guide.
How It Compares in Salads
Across the salads lineup, the lightest option is The Modern Caesar at 680 calories, and the heartiest is Thai Mango Salad at 840. For protein, Fajita Steak Salad leads the category at 40g of protein. On price, The Modern Caesar is the easiest on the wallet at $14.10 - $15.18. See the whole lineup on the Salads menu page.
Ordering Tips & Smart Swaps
- Sodium balance: at 1580mg this is one of the saltier items on the menu. Pair it with a fresh side rather than a second seasoned item, and go easy on salty food for the rest of the day.
- Dressing control: on salads at this size, the dressing carries a large share of the calories. Ordering it on the side lets you use half and keep the flavour balance.
- Skip the app markup: ordering this in a delivery app costs about 20% more than the cafe price. Order ahead for pickup in the official app instead - the full breakdown of how Mendo pricing works explains why.
- Feeding a group? This item travels well - see the Mendocino Farms catering guide for box and tray options.
Chen's Crispy Rice Salad Frequently Asked Questions
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Checked November 2026 on delivery listings (DoorDash; Uber Eats in Chicago). In-cafe prices can be lower - delivery listings include the apps' markup.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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