$9.49 | 290 cal
A fresh, crisp garden salad featuring a blend of iceberg and romaine lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage. It is topped with signature ingredients including black olives, sliced red onions, pepperoncini, and grape tomatoes, all tossed in Olive Garden’s Signature Italian Dressing and served with toasted garlic croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Price
- A La Carte: $8.79 (Price may vary slightly by location).
- Lunch Special (Unlimited): $9.99 – $11.49 (Includes unlimited soup and breadsticks).
- Dinner Combination (Unlimited): $12.49 – $13.99 (Includes unlimited soup and breadsticks).
- Jumbo Salad To-Go (Serves 6): $23.49 (Includes 12 breadsticks).
Customize Option
While the salad is a set recipe, it is highly customizable upon request:
- Remove Toppings: You can ask to remove the onions, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, or croutons.
- Dressing Swaps: Replace the Signature Italian with Low-Fat Italian or Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar. You can also request the dressing on the side.
- Add Protein: Boost the meal by adding Grilled Chicken, Sauteed Shrimp, or Crispy Chicken Fritta.
- Cheese: Request “extra” or “none” for the freshly grated Parmesan.
Calories
- Standard Serving: 290 Calories (with dressing and croutons).
- Without Croutons: 250 Calories.
- Without Dressing: 70–110 Calories.
- Low-Fat Dressing Option: Approx. 140–150 Calories total.
Ingredients
- Greens: Iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage.
- Toppings: Black olives, red onion slices, pepperoncini (pickled Tuscan peppers), grape tomatoes.
- Crunch: Garlic and herb seasoned croutons.
- Dressing: Water, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, egg yolk, garlic, spices, and Romano cheese.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Value |
| Total Fat | 17g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Sodium | 1,380mg |
| Total Carbs | 30g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g |
| Sugars | 10g |
| Protein | 8g |
Allergens
- Wheat/Gluten: Found in the croutons. (Order without croutons for a gluten-sensitive option).
- Dairy: Found in the Signature Italian Dressing (Romano cheese) and the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Egg: The Signature Italian Dressing contains egg yolks.
- Soy: The dressing is made with soybean oil.
- Vegetarian: The salad is vegetarian-friendly as-is.
- Vegan: To make it vegan, request no croutons, no cheese, and swap the dressing for Oil and Vinegar.
