Kale & Apple Rainbow Salad
Kale, granny smith apples, rainbow carrots, toasted coconut, candied pecans and dried cranberries.
About Kale & Apple Rainbow Salad
Kale & Apple Rainbow Salad has 250 calories and costs around $4.45. Prices vary by cafe, and delivery apps typically add a markup.
Key Facts & Highlights:
- 250 calories
- 1g protein
- Priced $4.20-$4.50 depending on location
- Gluten-free as served
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients
Kale, Granny Smith Apples, Rainbow Carrots, Toasted Coconut, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries.
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 250 calories with 1g of protein, the Kale & Apple Rainbow Salad is the #2 lightest of the 6 items in the deli sides soups lineup with published calories . That works out to about 0.4g of protein per 100 calories - protein is not this item’s job; it earns its place on flavour. Light enough to pair with a second item without blowing the meal up.
The watch-out is sodium: 125mg is about 5% of the 2,300mg daily limit.
Dietary fit: this item appears on our vegetarian menu, gluten-conscious menu and low-calorie menu lists. It is gluten-free as served - no swap needed. Allergen-wise it contains treenut, milk, coconut - the full item-by-item breakdown is on our Mendocino Farms allergen guide.
How It Compares in Deli Sides Soups
Across the deli sides soups lineup, the lightest option is Lemon Chicken & Farro Soup at 180 calories, and the heartiest is Spicy Curried Couscous at 290. For protein, Basil Pesto Shells leads the category at 8g of protein. See the whole lineup on the Deli Sides Soups menu page.
Ordering Tips & Smart Swaps
- Build a meal around it: this is a light piece, not a full lunch. It pairs well with a full-size sandwich - regulars start with The Farm Club - and the calorie calculator totals the combination for you.
- 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.
Kale & Apple Rainbow Salad Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Kale & Apple Rainbow Salad at Mendocino Farms?
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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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