CAVA Dressings Ranked: Every Dressing from Lowest to Highest Calories

Why Dressings Matter More Than You Think

Dressings are the most overlooked calorie source at CAVA. The difference between the lowest-calorie dressing (Skhug at 30 cal) and the highest (Tahini Caesar at 160 cal) is 130 calories — that's more than many individual toppings. If you eat at CAVA regularly, your dressing choice alone could account for a 500+ calorie difference per week.

All CAVA Dressings Ranked by Calories

Here's every CAVA dressing ranked from lowest to highest calories per serving:

• 11. Skhug — 30 calories, 2g fat, 150mg sodium (Spicy green chili sauce, vegan)
• 22. Harissa — 40 calories, 3g fat, 200mg sodium (North African chili paste, vegan)
• 33. Tzatziki — 40 calories, 3g fat, 120mg sodium (Cool yogurt cucumber, contains milk)
• 44. Garlic Dressing — 90 calories, 9g fat, 180mg sodium (Creamy garlic, contains eggs)
• 55. Lemon Herb Tahini — 100 calories, 9g fat, 170mg sodium (Nutty, citrusy, contains sesame)
• 66. Greek Vinaigrette — 130 calories, 13g fat, 330mg sodium (Classic Mediterranean, vegan)
• 77. Hot Harissa Vinaigrette — 130 calories, 12g fat, 310mg sodium (Spicy vinaigrette, vegan)
• 88. Balsamic Date Vinaigrette — 130 calories, 10g fat, 180mg sodium (Sweet and tangy)
• 99. Tahini Caesar — 160 calories, 16g fat, 340mg sodium (Rich, creamy, contains sesame)

Best Dressings for Weight Loss

If you're watching calories, Skhug (30 cal) and Harissa (40 cal) are your best options. Both are intensely flavorful — Skhug brings a bright, spicy green chili heat, while Harissa delivers a smoky, North African chile flavor. Tzatziki (40 cal) is the best creamy option, with a cool yogurt base that pairs well with grilled meats.

Best Dressings for Keto

For keto and low-carb diets, focus on dressings with high fat and low carbs. Tahini Caesar (16g fat, 2g carbs) and Greek Vinaigrette (13g fat, 3g carbs) are the best keto dressings at CAVA. While higher in calories, they provide the fat needed for ketogenic nutrition without adding significant carbs.

Allergen Considerations

Dressing allergens are important to note: Tzatziki contains milk. Garlic Dressing contains eggs. Tahini Caesar and Lemon Herb Tahini contain sesame. The vegan, allergen-friendliest options are Skhug, Harissa, Greek Vinaigrette, Hot Harissa Vinaigrette, and Balsamic Date Vinaigrette.

Compare All Dressings With Our Tool

Use our CAVA Toppings & Dips Explorer to sort and filter all CAVA dressings by calories, fat, sodium, and allergens. You can also add any dressing to the main Nutrition Calculator to see how it affects your total bowl nutrition.