$11.49 | 400 – 500 Cal
This combo includes unlimited servings of Olive Garden’s famous garden-fresh salad, warm garlic breadsticks, and your choice of one of their four signature homemade soups. It is a staple for those looking for a lighter yet filling lunch that can be customized with different soup rotations.
Price
- Lunch Special: Typically ranges from $9.99 to $11.99 (depending on location).
- Dinner/Weekend Price: Usually increases to $12.99 – $14.99.
Customize Option
- Soup Choice: You can switch between different soups with each refill (Pasta e Fagioli, Zuppa Toscana, Chicken & Gnocchi, or Minestrone).
- Salad: Can be ordered without croutons or dressing for dietary preferences. You can also request extra olives or peppers.
- Breadsticks: Available “un-buttered” (without the garlic topping) upon request.
- Toppings: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is offered tableside.
Calories
- Garden-Fresh Salad: 150 Calories (per serving with dressing).
- Garlic Breadstick: 140 Calories (per stick).
- Soups (per bowl):
- Minestrone: 110 Calories
- Pasta e Fagioli: 150 Calories
- Chicken & Gnocchi: 230 Calories
- Zuppa Toscana: 220 Calories
Ingredients
The ingredients vary by soup selection, but core components include:
- Salad: Iceberg and romaine lettuce, black olives, Roma tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onions, and croutons with Italian dressing.
- Breadsticks: Wheat flour, water, sugar, vegetable oil, yeast, salt, garlic salt, and margarine/butter topping.
- Soups: Various bases including chicken broth, cream, tomato broth, beans, kale, sausage, and garden vegetables.
Nutrition
| Item | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) |
| Salad (1 serving) | 10g | 13g | 2g | 770mg |
| Breadstick (1) | 2.5g | 25g | 4g | 460mg |
| Chicken & Gnocchi | 12g | 22g | 11g | 1,290mg |
| Minestrone | 1g | 17g | 5g | 810mg |
| Zuppa Toscana | 15g | 15g | 7g | 790mg |
Allergens
- Breadsticks: Contain Wheat/Gluten, Soy, and Milk. (Can be ordered without the garlic topping, but the dough still contains allergens).
- Salad: Dressing contains Egg; croutons contain Wheat/Gluten and Milk.
- Soups:
- Chicken & Gnocchi: Milk, Wheat/Gluten.
- Minestrone: Wheat/Gluten (Note: This is the only vegetarian-friendly soup).
- Pasta e Fagioli: Wheat/Gluten.
- Zuppa Toscana: Milk.
