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Del Taco introduces low-calorie salads

Del Taco has created three new salads, each under 600 calories.

September 3, 2015

Del Taco Restaurants hopes its new "Handcrafted Ensaladas" will inspire customers to "Eat Well with Del," according to a company press release.

Prepared to order, Del Taco’s three new salads are each under 600 calories, with dressing included.

"Our Handcrafted Ensaladas are made-to-order in our restaurants’ working kitchens using the freshest ingredients including our new fresh lettuce blend, sliced Hass avocado, handmade pico de gallo and fresh house-made tortilla chips," said Del Taco Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer John Cappasola. "We’re proud to introduce this new premium menu platform as part of our brand’s continued mission to serve UnFreshing Believable food that our guests will love."

Del Taco’s new Handcrafted Ensaladas include:

• Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad — features grilled marinated chicken, sliced Hass avocado, bacon, pico de gallo salsa, chopped cilantro, and house-made tortilla chips atop a mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce. Served with new cilantro pepita ranch dressing (590 calories).
• Mexican Chopped Chicken Salad — includes a blend of romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with sliced Hass avocado, pico de gallo salsa, chopped cilantro, house-made tortilla chips, spicy jack cheese, seasoned black beans and grilled marinated chicken. Served with salsa casera (510 calories).
• Signature Taco Salad — features seasoned beef, sliced Hass avocado, pico de gallo salsa, cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, seasoned black beans, house-made tortilla chips and sour cream on a mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce. Served with salsa casera (540 calories).

For a limited time, guests can download a coupon for a free small drink with the purchase of a salad at www.deltaco.com/salads.

Each of Del Taco’s new “Handcrafted Ensaladas” are served in eco-friendly containers made from recycled beverage bottles, according to the release.

The new salads follow the recent addition of sliced avocado to the menu and several new product introductions, including the Epic Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito and new line of Fresca Bowls.

Del Taco Restaurants has nearly 550 restaurants in 16 states.