Olive Garden Salad Menu

Q: Q: Does the catering salad include breadsticks?

A: Yes, the jumbo salad serves six and includes 12 breadsticks , dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.

If you want something fresh with your meal, Olive Garden Salad gives you crisp vegetables with bold Italian flavor. It includes lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, pepperoncini, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.

You can enjoy it with an entrée or the popular soup and breadsticks meal. Whether you prefer regular dressing or a lighter option, you can adjust the salad to suit your taste.

Olive Garden Salad Menu includes the Famous House Salad and meal combinations featuring unlimited salad. You can order it alone or enjoy it with soup and breadsticks.

The standalone Famous House Salad costs $9.29 and contains 290 calories. The lunch Soup, Salad and Breadsticks meal costs $10.49, with calories depending on your soup choice.

Whether you want a simple side or a complete lunch, both choices give you the restaurant’s signature salad.

Olive Garden Salad – Nutrition Overview

Option	Calories	Fat	Sodium	Carbohydrates	Protein
Salad with Signature Italian Dressing	150	10 g	770 mg	13 g	3 g
Salad without Dressing	70	2 g	250 mg	11 g	2 g
Signature Italian Dressing, 1 fl oz	80	8 g	520 mg	2 g	0 g
Low Fat Italian Dressing, 1 fl oz	30	2 g	410 mg	2 g	0 g
Jumbo Famous House Salad	1,650	114 g	8,260 mg	134 g	30 g

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Olive Garden Salad Dressing Options

Olive Garden salad dressing options let you control the flavor and richness of your salad. You can choose Signature Italian, Low Fat Italian, extra virgin olive oil, or balsamic vinegar.

Signature Italian gives you the classic tangy taste, while Low Fat Italian contains fewer calories. If you prefer a lighter finish, you can request olive oil and balsamic vinegar or enjoy your salad without dressing.

Signature Italian Dressing

The signature dressing gives you a tangy, savory flavor with a mild sweetness. You receive it on the side when ordering the standalone Famous House Salad.

Serving	Calories	Fat	Saturated Fat	Sodium	Carbohydrates
1 fluid ounce	80	8 g	1.5 g	520 mg	2 g

Low-Fat Italian Dressing

If you want the Italian flavor with fewer calories, choose the low-fat dressing. It has 50 fewer calories than the regular option per fluid ounce.

Serving	Calories	Fat	Saturated Fat	Sodium	Carbohydrates
1 fluid ounce	30	2 g	0 g	410 mg	2 g

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

You can request extra virgin olive oil with balsamic vinegar instead of Italian dressing. Olive Garden specifically recommends this change for a garlic-free salad order.

Request	Calories	Best for
Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp	About 120	Simple dressing alternative
Balsamic vinegar	Depends on portion	Adding acidity without Italian dressing

Salad Without Dressing

You can order the salad without dressing if you want full control over the flavor. This choice contains 70 calories per five-ounce serving.

Option	Calories	Fat	Sodium
Salad without dressing	70	2 g	250 mg
Salad with signature dressing	150	10 g	770 mg

Is Salad Unlimited at Olive Garden?

Yes, you can enjoy unlimited salad when you order an eligible adult entrée while dining inside. You can also receive refills with the Soup, Salad and Breadsticks lunch meal.

Unlimited refills are meant for the person who ordered the meal and cannot be shared. If you order takeout or delivery, you will receive one prepared portion without refills.

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Can You Customize the Olive Garden Salad?

Yes, you can adjust several Olive Garden salad ingredients to match your taste or dietary needs. Tell your server what you want changed before preparation.

Ask for dressing on the side.
Ask your server about allergens before ordering.
Replace signature dressing with the low-fat option.
Request extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Remove the croutons if you avoid gluten ingredients.
Leave off Parmesan if you avoid dairy.
Request no onions, olives, tomatoes, or pepperoncini.

FAQ’s

A: You receive lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons, Parmesan, and Italian dressing.

A: One serving contains 150 calories with signature dressing or 70 calories without dressing.

A: Yes, the standard salad is vegetarian, although strict vegetarians should mention their dietary needs before ordering.

A: Yes, request no croutons, no Parmesan, and no Italian dressing, then choose olive oil with balsamic vinegar.

A: Yes, the jumbo salad serves six and includes 12 breadsticks, dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion

Olive Garden gives you a simple salad choice with several ways to adjust it. You can change the dressing, remove toppings, or choose a catering portion for your group.

If you want a lighter meal, order the salad without dressing or choose the low-fat option. For better value, consider the lunch combination or an eligible entrée with refills. Always check your local menu before ordering because prices and availability can change.