Texas Roadhouse Caesar Salad

The Caesar side salad is the House Salad's richer sibling: romaine tossed to order in Caesar dressing with parmesan and croutons, $4.99 at 440 calories. The toss is the difference; it arrives coated rather than topped, which is why Caesar people are Caesar people.

Beside a lean plate like the herb crusted chicken it adds the indulgence the entrée declined; beside a ribeye it is simply piling on, executed with dignity. As one of your two entrée sides it is among the most upgraded choices on the list.