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9 Best Healthier Picks at The Cheesecake Factory

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With our guide to their menu, you can indulge in the delicious world of The Cheesecake Factory while choosing healthier options. We’ll sift through the assortment of options in this post, revealing some healthier choices among the decadent treats. The Cheesecake Factory, well-known for its large menu and delicious cheesecakes, also serves a variety of foods to satisfy different dietary requirements and health-conscious patrons. There are so many healthy yet satisfying options on the menu, ranging from light seafood options and flavorful grilled plates to fresh salads full of colorful ingredients. Our investigation highlights these healthier choices from The Cheesecake Factory, highlighting their tastes, nutritional worth, and the skill of striking balance among an abundance of mouthwatering options. Come along with us as we walk you through the menu to help you discover the healthiest and best options this renowned restaurant has to offer.

Skinnylicious Turkey and Avocado Sandwich

Skinnylicious Turkey and Avocado Sandwich
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When eating healthy, a few foods instantly spring to mind. When thinking of healthy food, Turkey and avocado are usually the first few ingredients I imagine. That’s why The Cheesecake Factory’s Skinnylicious Turkey and Avocado Sandwich is a perfect option for lunch!  The Turkey and Avocado Sandwich is stacked high with fresh roasted deli turkey, smoked bacon, and of course, juicy tomato. I particularly enjoy the salad that comes on the side, it’s much lighter than fries or chips, and it keeps the whole meal to 550 calories and 26 grams of fat. 


Grilled Steak Medallions

Grilled Steak Medallions
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For dinner, all I can think about is meat and potatoes. That’s why the Grilled Steak Medallions are a perfect entree. Four grilled medallions are placed on top of mashed potatoes and topped with a delicious crouton crusting. I love the selection of veggies, shiitake mushrooms, and asparagus pair well with the steak, and the Madeira wine sauce is to die for! This steak dish is one of the healthiest on the menu, with only 440 calories and 36 grams of fat. These grilled steak medallions are a great healthy item for lunch or dinner.  


Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp
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Seafood is usually an excellent option for eating healthy. At The Cheesecake Factory, the Lemon Garlic Shrimp is one of the tastiest seafood dishes. It also happens to be one of the most nutritional items at The Cheesecake Factory. Sitting at 550 calories and 21 grams of fat, the Lemon Garlic Shrimp is guilt-free! To make this wonderful dish, The Cheesecake Factory pairs grilled shrimp with angel hair pasta and asparagus, and it is equal parts delicious and mindful.  

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Mexican Tortilla Salad

Mexican Tortilla Salad
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I’m here to warn you against salads at The Cheesecake Factory. Plenty of unhealthy ingredients push the calorie counts of most salads to well over 1000. There’s one salad that I can and will recommend – the Mexican Tortilla Salad.  Mixed greens, grilled chicken, black beans, and corn combine with a flavorful vinaigrette and tortilla strips for a perfect tortilla salad. It, by far, is the tastiest salad on the menu and is the healthiest at 570 calories and 24 grams of fat. 


SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken Salad

SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken Salad
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Ok, maybe I lied a little; there’s another great salad on the menu, the SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken Salad. Packed with flavor, chicken, wontons, and rice noodles, the Asian Chicken Salad is one of my favorite mid-day options, especially if I’m expecting a big dinner! As another healthy item at The Cheesecake Factory, the SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken salad sits at 590 calories and only 24 grams of fat. Plus, you get a whole load of your daily veggies; what more could you want? 


Skinnylicious Grilled Salmon

Skinnylicious Grilled Salmon
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There are few healthier items on Earth than Salmon. It has an excellent combination of nutrients and fats that make it perfect for pretty much every diet. At The Cheesecake Factory, the Skinnylicious Grilled Salmon is ideal for getting healthy protein and Omega-3s. Plus, grilled is just the way to go. I prefer it grilled to sauteed, and with an assortment of veggies, I have no complaints about this dish. It helps that it’s only 590 calories and 36 grams of fat. It’s usually a tough decision between the Grilled Salmon and the Lemon Garlic Shrimp.


Tuscan Chicken 

Tuscan Chicken 
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The Tuscan Chicken is an excellent alternative to the Grilled Salmon. The grilled chicken sits over farro and a blend of mouthwatering veggies. The Tuscan Chicken dish is Mediterranean goodness, and it’s one of the healthiest items at The Cheesecake Factory.  As one of the healthiest, it has only 590 calories and 21 grams of fat. Plus, it pairs great with the Skinnylicious Red Sangria, which only adds 120 calories to your meal. 


Skinnylicious Soft Tacos

Skinnylicious Soft Tacos
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Who says tacos can’t be healthy? Not The Cheesecake factory, that’s for sure. There are actually two types of soft tacos that are among the healthiest on the menu. The chicken tacos come with a zesty chicken, pico, and avocado. And of course, they come on corn tortillas because that’s the only way you can have tacos! The shrimp tacos come stuffed with avocado, tomatoes, and fresh crema. They’re both served with a side salad, which is a perfect compliment. Both tacos ring in at 510 calories, but the chicken tacos are one gram of fat, more at 15 grams. 

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Skinnylicious Chicken Pasta 

Skinnylicious Chicken Pasta 
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Pasta is usually a no-go for those of us on diets, but at The Cheesecake Factory, you can have chicken pasta and not feel guilty! Sauteed chicken joins penne noodles in a fresh tomato sauce that’s simply amazing. This fantastic dish is excellent for lunch or dinner, and I often enjoy it for both. It’s simply surprising how good this pasta is, and it’s healthy! Further, the Skinnylicious Chicken Pasta has only 590 calories and 21 grams of fat.  

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Written by Brian Nagele

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