Nuts about Berries: Large vs. Half size

Anyone who is lucky enough to live in an area with a Cafe Zupas, knows that an all time favorite specialty salad is Nuts about Berries. As much as I love food for its taste…what about the nutrition and calories involved? I can only estimate, but I wanted to give an approximate calculation on what the calories were in the Large and Half sized salad.

I have picked this salad apart with the ingredients involved, and I give you some pretty good estimates on how many calories are in this salad – the Half and Large size.

Nuts about Berries: Half Size

4 cups Romaine Lettuce  = 32 calories

1/2 cup Mixed Berries = 50 calories

1 scoop Cinnamon Honey Almonds = 38 calories

1/4 cup Poppyseed Dressing = 254 calories

Total Calories: 374 calories

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Nuts about Berries: Large Size

5 cups Romaine Lettuce = 40 calories

1 cup Mixed Berries = 100 calories

2 scoops Cinnamon Honey Almonds = 75 calories

1/2 cup Poppyseed Dressing = 507 calories

Total Calories: 722 calories

Now that you know how many calories are in your salad, you can be sure to make a wise choice with your next trip to Cafe Zupas. My main concern comes from the Poppyseed Dressing. Something I have done to help with the calories in the Poppyseed Dressing is to use only half of the amount of  Dressing provided. Soon,  I hope to master a healthier (homemade) version of the Poppyseed Dressing to add to my salad.

Take it easy with the amount of Dressing you use, and enjoy your Nuts about Berries Salad!

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