5 Dietitians' Recommended Orders for Fast Food

Wendy's Apple Pecan Chicken Salad is a notable exception and a nutritious fast-food option. Its constituents are largely whole, healthful foods.

Wendy's Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

Greens, grilled chicken breast, chopped apples, dried cranberries, roasted nuts, and crumbled blue cheese make up this salad. It's a full and tasty salad alternative.

Wendy's Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

This bowl has carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and vegetables—everything you need for a balanced meal.

Panera Mediterranean Bowl

It also has a good number of protein sources for a plant-based fast-food dish (quinoa, hummus, and Greek yogurt).

Panera Mediterranean Bowl

These are a healthy fast-food option for individuals looking to add a lean source of protein to their meal," says Chick-fil-A of their Grilled Chicken Nuggets.

Grilled Chicken Nuggets from Chick-fil-A

A serving of grilled nuggets has 25 grams of protein and less than one gram of saturated fat.

Grilled Chicken Nuggets from Chick-fil-A

Mushrooms are high in potassium and B vitamins, and when combined with lean chicken and a flavorful sauce in Panda Express' Mushroom Chicken dish, you get a delicious and nutritious Asian dinner.

Chicken Mushroom Panda Express