The Cheesecake Factory is one of the most beloved Irvine Spectrum restaurants, but unfortunately, it’s not exactly the healthiest as many of their options have tons of calories. You might end up eating the daily recommended intake of calories with just one plate of food!
However, The Cheesecake Factory is simply irresistible because of its tasty food and reasonable prices. So, if you’re planning on visiting Irvine Spectrum restaurants soon, below are some of the healthiest options at The Cheesecake Factory!
1. Thai Lettuce Wraps (850 cal)
Let’s start with an appetizer for sharing! Thai Lettuce Wraps should be your go-to.
This dish comes with a ton of ingredients to make your own lettuce wrap. It has lettuce (obviously), carrots, coconut curry noodles, and a choice between satay chicken strips or grilled avocado. They also provide not one, not two, but three different sauces for you to dip the wrap in! Make your choice between peanut, sweet red chili, and tamarind cashew sauce.
Eating it is easy. Just get a lettuce leaf, add in your filling, wrap it up, and dip. It’s super fresh and makes for the perfect starter.
2. SkinnyLicious Factory Chopped Salad (500 cal)
We know, we know. It’s cheesy to suggest a salad as the healthiest option. But we promise that the salads The Cheesecake Factory offers are packed with fresh ingredients that create a flavorful symphony on the tongue!
Their Factory Chopped Salad, in particular, is a great one. A part of their SkinnyLicious line at only 500 calories apiece, this colorful, crunchy salad is a mix of romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, tomatoes, avocados, corn, bacon, blue cheese, and apple. It’s drizzled with some SkinnyLicious mustard vinaigrette for a bit of kick, too.
It’s a mixture of sweet, sour, salty, savory, crunchy, and creamy!
3. Fresh Grilled Salmon (1230 cal)
Sometimes, the best dishes are the simplest, and The Cheesecake Factory does this so well with their Fresh Grilled Salmon! Made with grilled salmon, mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli with a side of tartar sauce, this dish will leave you super satisfied. And, since the ingredients are whole and non-processed, they take a while to digest in your stomach, ensuring you’ve got the energy to last you throughout the day.
If you’re not too sure about the Fresh Grilled Salmon, The Cheesecake Factory has some other options for you. First, they’ve got Asian-inspired Miso Salmon featuring miso-marinated salmon, snow peas, white rice, and miso sauce. Second, they have Herb Crusted Filet of Salmon with heavily-seasoned salmon, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and a lemon sauce. Any one of these is a healthy option since salmon is a healthy fish that’s good for your cardiovascular system!
4. Grilled Steak Medallions (440 cal)
You’re out and about in one of the best restaurants in Irvine Spectrum—you’re allowed to splurge a little bit. And with the Grilled Steak Medallions, you can gorge yourself on steak, potatoes, and wine all at the same time. It’s almost unbelievable how this dish has the lowest number of calories on the list!
Grilled Steak Medallions feature several round cuts of beef that have been seared until medium rare. They’re laid atop a bed of mashed potatoes surrounded by freshly-chopped asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Then, everything is glazed over with a rich Madeira wine sauce.
5. Low-Licious Cheesecake with Strawberries (580 cal)
Only The Cheesecake Factory can whip a cheesecake that is somehow gluten-free, low-carb, and no sugar added, and with fresh strawberries to boot! The Low-Licious Cheesecake with Strawberries is the perfect dessert to top your meal off, and you don’t have to feel guilty about it.
While many of their other cheesecakes make it way past 1000 calories, the Low-Licious Cheesecake with Strawberries clocks in at half that at 580 calories. This huge slice is perfectly shareable, so you can easily split this with another member of your party to eat even fewer calories.
What a perfect cheesecake to cap things off at The Cheesecake Factory in Irvine Spectrum!
