6. McDonald’s Side Salad
On paper, this looks like a smart, healthy swap. In reality, it’s one of the saddest things on the menu. The McDonald’s side salad is a forgettable pile of mostly iceberg lettuce, with a few shreds of carrot and maybe a tomato slice if you’re lucky. The portion is tiny and offers little to no flavor or texture variation. Most of the appeal comes from the dressing—and that’s where the trap lies. Some of the salad dressings pack more calories and fat than a small order of fries. If you’re trying to eat clean, this won’t help. And if you’re looking for something satisfying, you’ll be left chewing flavorless greens and wondering why you didn’t just get a burger instead.