9 Nutritionist-Approved Olive Garden Menu Items

Nutritionists share their approved menu picks at Olive Garden.

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A beloved Italian chain restaurant, Olive Garden is as popular as it is tasty. Whether you’re craving pasta, chicken or seafood, you won’t be disappointed. However, not blowing your diet with unlimited bread sticks and a 1,500-calorie “Tour of Italy” entree can be challenging, to say the least. To help you navigate the menu with healthier options that still deliver on taste, nine registered dietitians share their Olive Garden recommendations.

The Shrimp Scampi at Olive Garden provides satiating protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

1. Shrimp Scampi

“If you are in the mood for pasta when at Olive Garden, I say go for it,” says Keri Gans, RDN, author of The Small Change Diet. “Their shrimp scampi pasta dish, at 510 calories, would be my pick. Not only is it lower in calories than most dishes on the entire Olive Garden’s menu, but the shrimp provides satiating protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. To boot, this pasta dish comes with antioxidant-rich tomatoes and asparagus.”

Read more: The 9 Safest Seafood Options

The Chicken Margherita at Olive Garden is grilled, not fried. Enjoy it with a side salad for a healthier menu option.

2. Chicken Margherita

“Chicken dishes at Olive Garden can be a mixed bag. While there are a few healthy choices, many have enough fat, calories and sodium for two meals,” says Karen Ansel, RDN, author of Healing Superfoods for Anti-Aging: Stay Younger, Live Longer.

“I’m a fan of the Chicken Margherita because it’s grilled, not fried, so it’s not swimming in oil. However, you can make it even healthier by asking your server to go light on the cheese, which will trim fat, calories and sodium. While you’re at it, ask to leave the parmesan-crusted zucchini that comes on the side off and swap in a salad instead, for a healthier veggie alternative. “

The Minestrone soup at Olive Garden is packed with beans, other vegetables and a savory broth for a satiating choice.

3. Minestrone Soup

“Packed with beans, other vegetables and a savory broth, the minestrone soup is a satiating choice with a filling four grams of fiber in one bowl,” says Marisa Moore, RDN, Integrative and Culinary Dietitian. “You can make a meal of it by getting a second bowl as part of their endless soup offer or pair it with a salad or side of vegetables.”

Try Cucina Mia with Linguine, Shrimp and Pesto Sauce at Olive Garden.

4. Cucina Mia

“This create-your-own pasta dish allows you to enjoy the pasta that you’re craving but in a more customizable, healthier way,” says Amy Gorin, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the New York City area. The Cucina Mia allows you to choose the type of pasta, sauce and toppings you would like.

“I’d recommend going with the whole-grain linguine with marinara sauce with sautéed shrimp and a double helping of garden veggies. This combo provides satiating protein from the shrimp, as well as filling fiber from the whole grains and veggies — and the extra veggies will help fill you up for very few calories.”

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The Herb-Grilled Salmon at Olive Garden is an excellent source of protein and provides omega-3 fatty acids that help support heart health and inflammation.

5. Herb-Grilled Salmon

“Besides being an excellent source of protein to keep me feeling satisfied, salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health and fight inflammation,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, author of Read It Before You Eat It.

“It’s served with parmesan garlic broccoli so you’ll also be getting a chance to add the fiber and nutrients within this cruciferous veggie. I’m not thrilled about the 960 milligrams of sodium per serving, but compared to many other fast foods, the nutrient profile of this fish dish is still a better choice than most others. “

The Chicken Piccata at Olive Garden is protein-rich, perfectly seasoned and full of flavor.

6. Chicken Piccata (and a Famous Bottomless Salad)

“Chicken Piccata is my go-to at Olive Garden. It’s protein-rich, perfectly seasoned and full of flavor,” says Regan Jones, RD of This Unmillennial Life Podcast. “Rather than making a full dish of pasta my entree, I opt for a bit on the side and enjoy it with the chicken and Olive Garden’s famous bottomless salad. Their salad specifically is one of those popular menu items that even non-salad lovers seem to enjoy. I think this is a good thing, especially if eating at Olive Garden with kids. It’s a great way to get children in the habit of enjoying a salad with every meal.”

Read more: 10 Ways to Make Fast Food Healthier

Pasta a Fagioli at Olive Garden is a plant-based soup made with beans, which provides fiber, protein, and B vitamins.

7.

Pasta a Fagioli

“At Olive Garden, I’d go with a soup and salad combo. Start with Olive Garden’s Pasta a Fagioli for 150 calories, just two grams saturated fat and three grams of fiber. This is a plant-based soup made with beans, which provides fiber, protein and B vitamins,” says Liz Weiss, RDN, creator of the Liz’s Healthy Table podcast and blog.

“Like many of the entrees at Olive Garden, the Pasta a Fagioli is a bit high in sodium (710 milligrams), but it’s the lowest of all their soup offerings. To round out the soup, order the Famous House Salad (for an extra two grams of fiber), but get it without the dressing to cut down on sodium (520 milligrams), and make your own ‘dressing’ at the table by asking for olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the side.”

Salmon Piccata with steamed broccoli at Olive Garden is a healthier menu choice.

8. Salmon Piccata

“I would recommend the Salmon Piccata with steamed broccoli substituted for the parmesan-crusted zucchini. It’s packed with protein, averaging around 45 grams per meal,” says Jim White, RD, ACSM Health Fitness Specialist.

“Italian food can add up in calories pretty quickly due to the large portions of pasta, however, this dish is about 500 calories and comes with a serving of veggies. Substituting the broccoli for the parmesan-crusted zucchini provides a non-starchy vegetable without the hidden saturated fat and refined carbohydrates. Plus, salmon boasts the added benefit of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.”

The Chicken Giardino at Olive Garden provides protein and vegetables to help stabilize blood sugar levels.

9. Chicken Giardino

“It’s tempting to want to just order a big bowl of pasta, but picking something like the Chicken Giardino that also offers meat and vegetables is a better choice,” says Mary Ellen Phipps, RD,, founder of Milk & Honey Nutrition.

“The protein from the chicken and fiber from the veggies helps your energy levels stay stable after a big meal and won’t leave you feeling sluggish like a bigger bowl of pasta would. And the sauce on this particular dish is broth-based, meaning it’s packed with flavor but doesn’t add a ton of extra calories.”

7 Keto-Friendly Meals on Olive Garden’s Menu

“When you’re here, you’re family.” That’s the Olive Garden slogan for literally everyone—except, apparently, those on the keto diet, who basically sign an “I promise not to eat spaghetti for the foreseeable future” pledge.

But in doing that, do you really have to become totally estranged from your beloved fast-casual Italian chain restaurant? Not totally. While you definitely can’t opt for the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl (or even just a breadstick, tbh), there are still ways to enjoy the OG on a low-carb diet.

“Since you generally want to keep your grams of carbs under 50 grams per day on the keto diet, aim to keep your carbs at any Olive Garden meal under half, or 25 grams, of your daily allotment,” says Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, a dietitian in New Jersey and author of 2 Day Diabetes Diet.

Okay, so how exactly do you make this happen when you sit down to eat at the OG? The answer is, thankfully, easy peasy: by following a basic structure for building keto-friendly meals. That includes a low-carb base, sauce, and topping choice. Stick to this formula, and you’re good to go. Here are the deets:

1. Your base. Instead of off-limits pasta, opt for a bed of leafy greens or fresh veggies, like broccoli. Depending on your location, some Olive Garden’s offer zoodles as well.
2. Your sauce. Palinski-Wade recommends opting for the creamy pesto or mushroom sauce, since the dairy will increase your fat intake. “In general, when aiming to build a keto-friendly meal, you want to aim for about 10 percent of calories or less from carbs, with 60 to 90 percent of calories coming from fats.” If cream sauce isn’t your thing (no offense, but who are you?), she adds that a basic marinara—with meat or cheese optionally added—is a good low-carb choice, too.
3. Your protein. Now, for the good stuff: Choose a solid protein to round out your low-carb meal, like grilled chicken, a sauteed filet of fish, shrimp, or steak. Avoid breaded options, like crispy chicken, which Palinski-Wade says will contain too many carbs. (And anyone who’s tried to scrape breading off knows it ain’t easy.)

Put it all together…and what do you get? A whole keto-friendly meal!

Palinski-Wade says, for example, you could end up with something that looks like this: broccoli (3 grams of net carbs) topped with alfredo sauce (8 grams of net carbs) and grilled chicken breast (1 gram of net carbs). That would give you a meal that comes in at only 12 net carbs—not too shabby, right?

Stacking a low-carb base, sauce, and protein together is one of the easiest ways to enjoy the Garden on a keto diet—but you’ll still need to keep an eye on portions, says Palinski-Wade. Even low-carb bases and sauces will have a small amount of carbs that could add up if you overindulge, she explains.

However, if building your own keto creation at the table isn’t quite up your alley, don’t panic—here’s a list of meals that are already pretty keto-friendly (or can be, with a few modifications) so you can feel like you’re part of the family and stay in ketosis. Win-win.

1. Zuppa Toscana

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I’m going to level with you here: This soup contains potatoes (yes, they have carbs). But it’s also made with spicy Italian sausage and kale—and held together with a creamy broth, so it’s the best soup on the OG menu for the keto diet. It can absolutely fit into your carb allowance for the day, so go ahead and grab a bowl. And if you want to save some of your carb allowance, you could eat around the potato pieces, though we say go ahead and indulge!

Per serving: 220 calories, 15 g fat (7 g sat fat), 790 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrates, 2 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

2. Famous House Salad with Signature Italian Dressing

Good news: You can totally douse your salad in OG’s delish Italian dressing (it’s only got two grams of carbs!). The bad news: You’ve got to nix the croutons. But you can go crazy and add an extra serving of dressing to make up for it (it’ll only bump your salad up to nine grams of carbs).

Per serving: 110 calories, 8 g fat (1.5 g sat fat), 670 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrates, 3 g sugar, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

3. Chicken Margherita




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This dish is basically a keto dieter’s dream: chicken topped with cheese and butter. The meal is also served with a size of parmesan-crusted zucchini, which only has five grams of carbs (don’t worry—it’s already counted in the carb content below). Also: The lunch portion only has two fewer grams of carbs than the dinner option, so I think you know what to do with that information. ..

Per serving: 570 calories, 30 g fat (10 g sat fat), 1340 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrates, 4 g sugar, 4 g fiber, 64 g protein.

4. Herb-Grilled Salmon

A delicious grilled filet topped with garlic-herb butter? Filling, tasty, satisfying, and totally meets your keto requirements.

Per serving: 460 calories, 29 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 1110 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrates, 3 g sugar, 5 g fiber, 45 g protein.

5. Italian Sausage Links

Pair this keto-friendly a-la-carte menu item with a side of broccoli (or other veg) and creamy Alfredo or mushroom sauce.

Per serving: 470 calories, 39 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 1140 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrates, 2 g sugar, <1 g fiber, 27 g protein.

6. Shrimp

Sadly, shrimp scampi is off the table (or you know, on the table, just far away from your place setting), but you can still enjoy a pared down version of the seafood. Pair with veggies and a cream-based sauce for a keto-compliant meal.

Per serving: 60 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 580 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrates, 0 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 14 g protein.

7. Chocolate Mousse Dolcini




Okay, this might be pushing it for some extremely dedicated keto dieters, but if you’ve got a few extra carbs in your allowance and want something sweet, this dessert only has 18 grams of carbs—perfect for a nightcap with a hot cup of (black) coffee. It’s also got a good amount of fat for a “mini” dessert.

Per serving: 240 calories, 18 g fat (10 g sat fat), 125 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrates, 12 g sugar, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.


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Order This, Not That: Olive Garden : Food Network | Food Network Healthy Eats: Recipes, Ideas, and Food News

Are you a fan of
this Italian chain? Find out which menus item to choose and which ones you should say
arrivederci to!

Soup, Salad and Bread Sticks

Order This: Soup is probably not a necessity, but if you’re in the mood, stick to the Minestrone with a sensible 110 calories per serving. Choose salad topped with a low-fat dressing to save 50 calories and 5 grams of fat.

Not This: Skip the Chicken & Gnocchi soup with a whopping 1,420 milligrams of sodium per serving — that’s more salt that you should have in an entire meal. The chain’s famous breadsticks come along with a garlic-butter spread, adding up to 140 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 0.5 gram trans fat and nearly 500 milligrams of sodium  per piece.

Appetizers

Order This: Surprisingly, one of the most-sensible options on the appetizer menu is the Toasted Beef and Pork Ravioli, since they only have 340 calories and 15 grams of fat. Overall, there aren’t many sensible choices here, and if you already dug into soup, salad and breadsticks, it’s best to pass on this course altogether.

Not This: The Bruschetta Caprese may seem like a healthy choice, but don’t be fooled — it has 660 calories and 1,500 milligrams of sodium. It’s also wise to steer clear of super-fatty items like fried calamari and Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta — each racks up almost 1,000 calories and 50 grams of fat. The worst offender is the Lasagna Fritta with 1,070 calories, 71 grams of fat, 29 grams of saturated fat and 1.5 grams of trans fat — can you say “heart attack on a plate”?

Entrees

Order This: Plain pasta portions alone contribute about 400 calories to a main course. The Traditional Meat Sauce is the most-sensible sauce topper, adding only 300 calories and 19 grams of fat. Options from the “Lighter Italian Fare” menu offer chicken and fish dishes that stay under 600 calories, but beware: The sodium counts are still astronomical.

Not This: A Tour of Italy, featuring the trifecta of lasagna, chicken Parm, and fettuccine Alfredo, will cost you more than 1,500 calories and almost 100 grams of fat. It also has 3,250 milligrams of sodium, which is 41 percent above the daily recommendation! The meatless Five Cheese Ziti al Forno may seem harmless, but it’s anything but, racking up 1,220 calories, 71 grams of fat and 2,160 milligrams of sodium.

Desserts

Order This: If there’s room for dessert (and there shouldn’t be), the Chocolate Mousse Cake and Tiramisu are the lesser evils, containing 380 and 470 calories, respectively.

Not This: The rest of the dessert items, including Zeppoli with chocolate or raspberry sauce, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake and Black Tie Mousse Cake, tip the scales at or above 800 calories, with anywhere from 30 to 60 grams of fat per slice.

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc. , which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition.

Olive Garden Nutrition Facts & Calorie Information: Carbs, Fat, etc

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APPETIZERS	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Calamari	670	380	42	3.5	0	300	1600	48	2	3	24	652.5
– add marinara	45	20	2.5	0	0	0	240	6	>1g	3	>1g	–
– add spicy ranch	250	240	27	4. 5	0	15	700	2	0	>1g	1	–
Classic Shrimp Scampi Fritta	600	360	40	12	1	230	1860	39	1	3	23	592
Fried Mozzarella	800	450	49	17	0	65	1990	57	4	3	33	787
– add marinara	45	20	2.5	0	0	0	240	6	>1g	3	>1g	–
Lasagna Fritta	1130	680	76	31	1.5	185	1800	75	5	6	39	1128
Spinach-Artichoke Dip with flatbread crisps	1100	680	76	21	1	75	2170	70	8	7	37	1091
Stuffed Ziti Fritta	500	240	26	11	0	60	1040	40	3	>1g	27	–
– add alfredo	220	190	22	14	0. 5	70	300	3	0	>1g	4	–
– add marinara	45	20	2.5	0	0	0	240	6	>1g	3	>1g	–
Toasted Ravioli	650	270	30	6	0.5	45	1420	71	6	3	25	634
– add marinara	45	20	2.5	0	0	0	240	6	>1g	3	>1g	–
Dipping Sauces for Breadsticks:												0
Alfredo	440	390	43	27	1	140	600	5	0	1	8	460
Alfredo (Large)	870	780	87	54	2	285	1200	11	0	2	15	911
Five Cheese Marinara	220	160	17	9	0	45	540	11	1	6	5	230
Five Cheese Marinara (Large)	440	310	35	18	0. 5	90	1080	22	3	12	10	460
Marinara	90	40	5	0	0	0	480	11	2	6	1	95
Marinara (Large)	190	80	10	1	0	0	960	22	3	13	3	201

Appetizers Health Tip – A breadstick contains 140 calories, two and a half grams of fat, and 460mg of sodium. Pairing the selection with marinara dipping sauce adds 90 more calories, five more grams of fat, and 480mg of sodium. For individuals unconcerned about caloric intake, the lasagna fritta offers 1,070 calories, 71 grams of fat, and 1,650mg of sodium.

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SOUPS, SALAD & BREADSTICKS	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Breadstick withgarlic topping (1 ea. )	140	20	2.5	0.5	0	0	460	25	>1g	1	4	137.5
Chicken &gnocchi Soup	230	100	12	4.5	0	55	1290	22	1	4	11	227.5
Minestrone Soup	110	10	1	0	0	0	810	17	4	4	5	109
Pasta Fagioli Soup	150	50	5	2	0	15	710	16	3	4	8	148
Zuppa Toscana Soup	220	130	15	7	0	40	790	15	2	2	7	222
Stellini Soup (Regional)	200	70	7	2.5	0	20	1240	22	1	2	9	195. 5
Salad with Signature Italian Dressing	150	90	10	1.5	0	>5mg	770	13	2	4	3	152.5
Salad without Dressing	70	15	2	0	0	0	250	11	2	2	2	70
Italian Dressing	80	70	8	1.5	0	>5mg	520	2	0	2	0	83.5
Low-Fat Italian Dressing	30	20	2	0	0	5	410	2	0	2	0	32

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CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Angel Hair	350	25	2. 5	0	0	0	10	67	3	2	12	340
Gluten-Free Rotini	380	30	3.5	0	0	100	260	77	5	0	9	371
Rigatoni	440	50	6	0.5	0	0	10	83	3	5	14	431.5
Spaghetti	340	30	3.5	0	0	0	10	67	3	4	12	332
Creamy Mushroom Sauce	860	780	87	54	2	250	1090	13	0	7	10	911
Five Cheese Marinara	440	310	35	18	0.5	90	1080	22	3	12	10	460
Marinara	190	80	10	1	0	0	960	22	3	13	3	201
Meat Sauce	300	170	19	7	0	60	1040	19	2	13	14	306
Crispy Chicken Fritta	240	110	12	1. 5	0	50	730	14	1	>1g	20	–
Grilled Chicken	130	25	2.5	0.5	0	75	540	>1g	0	0	26	104.5
Italian Sausage (2 Links)	470	360	39	14	0	115	1140	2	>1g	2	27	459
Meatballs (3)	480	360	40	19	2	65	1060	7	3	0	23	476
Shrimp	150	10	1	0	0	245	410	1	>1g	0	33	117

Dinner – Customers build pasta bowls with six different specialty pastas, five homemade sauces, and six types of toppings. The tri-colored vegetable pasta with five-cheese marinara and three meatballs contains 1,200 calories, 65 and a half grams of fat, and 1,675mg of sodium. Patrons often pair the meals with glasses of sparkling wine for 130 calories or a specialty beer for 220 calories more.

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ENTRÉES	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Lunch-Sized Favorites												0
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce	450	200	22	11	0	75	1210	40	3	5	24	442
Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce	500	230	26	14	0	100	1240	39	2	6	29	491
Chicken Parmigiana	660	260	29	7	0	75	1740	65	5	12	35	644
Eggplant Parmigiana	660	290	32	7	0	30	1330	74	7	13	21	659
Fettuccine Alfredo	650	410	45	27	1	140	610	47	2	3	15	665
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno	640	330	37	19	0. 5	90	1100	57	4	9	25	643
Lasagna Classico	500	270	30	16	0.5	105	1290	33	3	7	29	494
Shrimp Scampi	480	170	19	7	0.5	105	850	53	4	5	20	472
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce	310	60	7	0	0	0	490	53	3	9	9	310
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce	360	100	12	3.5	0	30	530	51	3	9	14	358.5
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce & Meatballs	680	340	38	17	1.5	75	1230	56	4	9	30	676
Dinner Entrées												0
Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo withgrilled Chicken	1980	1180	131	76	2. 5	650	3720	95	5	9	112	1953
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce	780	350	39	20	0	125	2140	68	5	11	41	770
Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce	860	410	46	24	0	170	2190	65	4	11	50	845
Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara	1390	840	94	50	3	405	2050	75	3	10	64	1386
Chicken Alfredo	1570	860	95	56	2	430	2290	96	5	6	81	1551
Chicken Marsala	1080	500	56	31	1.5	295	2690	68	4	8	69	1050
Chicken Parmigiana	1060	470	52	14	0	155	2980	86	7	16	63	1027
Chicken Scampi	1260	640	72	28	0	200	1990	105	4	7	49	1246
Eggplant Parmigiana	1060	490	54	12	0	45	1990	113	11	23	30	1065
Fettuccine Alfredo	1310	810	90	55	2	285	1210	95	4	5	30	1340
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno	1220	640	71	36	1	185	2160	103	6	19	45	1230
Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells	1140	610	68	39	1. 5	210	2260	91	6	22	44	1157
Grilled Chicken Margherita	540	240	27	10	0	185	1930	14	6	5	65	490
Herb-Grilled Salmon	460	260	29	8	0	120	1110	8	5	3	45	426
Herb-Grilled Salmon Coho (Regional)	360	130	15	6	0	120	770	8	4	3	50	319
Lasagna Classico	940	490	55	30	1	200	2260	61	6	11	54	927
Seafood Alfredo	1430	820	91	55	2	435	1690	97	4	5	56	1434
Shrimp Alfredo	1450	820	91	55	2	525	1620	96	4	6	63	1448
Shrimp Scampi	510	180	20	7	0. 5	165	960	54	4	5	29	493
Steak Alfredo	930	510	56	32	1.5	260	1680	48	2	3	57	908
Tour of Italy	1550	880	98	50	1.5	325	3150	99	7	12	72	1540

Entree Tip – A simple, classic Italian dish of spaghetti with meat sauce in a mini pasta bowl contains 280 calories, nine grams of fat, and 390mg of sodium. When paired with a small Coca-Cola, daytime diners add 150 calories and 39mg of sodium. To complete meals, customers often add small, fresh-brewed ice teas, chicken and gnocchi soups, and a piece of strawberry and white chocolate cake bringing the total visit to 1,130 calories.

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DESSERTS	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Black Tie Mousse Cake	750	450	50	30	1	155	290	76	4	59	9	830
Chocolate Brownie Lasagna	910	470	52	27	1. 5	135	580	144	6	103	13	1027
Dolcini – Chocolate Mousse	240	160	18	10	0	55	125	18	1	12	2	260
Dolcini – Strawberry & White Chocolate	190	100	11	6	0	30	100	23	0	18	1	213
Pumpkin Cheesecake	790	460	51	30	2	220	610	69	4	45	13	852
Seasonal Sicilian Cheesecake	730	370	42	26	1.5	155	440	78	2	64	12	808
Tiramisu	470	240	27	17	0	215	125	54	0	35	6	516
Warm Italian Doughnuts	810	250	28	3. 5	0	0	510	119	6	25	20	818.5
– add chocolate sauce	220	25	3	2	0	10	110	48	>1g	42	2	262
– add raspberry sauce	210	0	0	0	0	0	10	51	0	35	0	245

Desserts – If visitors top the meals with tiramisu desserts, the diners should expect about 470 calories, 27 grams of fat, and 120mg of sodium.

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KIDS MENU	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Create Your Own Pasta												0
Fettuccine	220	15	1. 5	0	0	0	5	42	2	2	7	215
Small Shells	210	20	2	0	0	0	5	42	2	2	7	205
Spaghetti	170	15	1.5	0	0	0	5	33	1	2	6	166
Alfredo Sauce	440	390	43	27	1	140	600	5	0	1	8	460
Meat Sauce	110	60	7	2.5	0	25	390	7	>1g	5	5	112.5
Tomato Sauce	80	45	5	0.5	0	0	420	8	1	5	1	84.5
Grilled Chicken	130	25	2. 5	0.5	0	75	540	>1g	0	0	26	104.5
Meatball	160	120	13	6	0.5	20	350	2	>1g	0	8	158
Shrimp	45	0	0	0	0	75	130	0	0	0	10	35
Entrees												0
Cheese Ravioli	340	150	16	8	0	50	980	33	3	6	17	337
Cheese Pizza	400	120	13	7	0	25	720	54	3	4	17	394
– add Pepperoni	60	50	5	2	0	10	240	0	0	0	2	60
Chicken Fingers & Pasta	400	140	16	1. 5	0	50	720	42	2	5	24	382.5
Macaroni & Cheese	360	120	14	8	0	40	870	45	2	6	16	358
Sides												0
Grapes	40	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	>1g	9	0	49
Steamed Broccoli	35	0	0	0	0	0	35	7	4	3	4	34
French Fries	260	120	13	1.5	0	5	400	32	5	>1g	5	–
– add ketchup	80	0	0	0	0	0	640	20	>1g	16	>1g	–
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce	180	40	4. 5	0.5	0	0	290	30	2	5	5	180.5
Drinks												0
Milk,	1%	100	20	2.5	1.5	0	10	105	12	0	12	-9.49
Chocolate Milk,	1%	180	25	2.5	1.5	0	10	135	31	0	29	-26.49
Raspberry Lemonade	110	0	0	0	0	0	10	7	0	6	0	116
Fruit Juices												0
Juice, Apple	170	0	0	0	0	0	50	42	0	42	0	212
Juice, Cranberry	180	0	0	0	0	0	50	45	0	45	0	225
Juice, Orange	180	0	0	0	0	0	10	40	0	36	3	213
Juice, Pineapple	200	0	0	0	0	0	5	48	>1g	45	1	244
Dessert												0
Smoothie, Strawberry-Banana – – – – – – – – – – –												0
Smoothie, Peach	190	0	0	0	0	0	10	49	0	47	0	237
Sundae with Chocolate sauce	190	70	8	5	0	30	45	28	>1g	22	2	215

Kids Health Tip – Cheese ravioli boasts 340 calories, 16 grams of fat, and 990mg of sodium, while chicken fingers and pasta contains 390 calories, 16 grams of fat, and 730mg of sodium. Children may select sides of grapes with 40 calories, or steamed broccoli with 20 calories.

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GLUTEN SENSITIVE MENU	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Zuppa Toscana Soup (U.S. only)	220	130	15	7	0	40	790	15	2	2	7	222
Salad without Croutons	110	80	8	1.5	0	>5mg	670	7	2	3	2	112.5
6 oz. Tuscan Sirloin	310	110	12	5	0.5	120	1340	8	4	3	46	272
Grilled Chicken Parmigiana with Rotini & Marinara	850	300	34	13	0	250	2730	64	7	13	74	802
Herb-Grilled Salmon	460	260	29	8	0	120	1110	8	5	3	45	426
Herb-Grilled Salmon Coho (Regional)	360	130	15	6	0	120	770	8	4	3	50	319
Rotini Pasta with Marinara	560	110	13	1	0	100	1220	99	8	13	12	562
Rotini Pasta with Meat Sauce	680	200	22	7	0	160	1300	96	6	13	23	677
Kidsgrilled Chicken with Rotini Pasta & Marinara	450	80	9	1	0	120	1150	61	5	16	32	435
Kids Rotini Pasta with Marinara	280	60	6	0	0	50	610	50	4	6	6	280
Kids Rotini Pasta with Meat Sauce	340	100	11	3. 5	0	80	650	48	3	7	12	338.5
Wines												0
Whites And Rosé -glass	150	0	0	0	0	0	10	4	0	2	0	152
Whites And Rosé -grande Pour	220	0	0	0	0	0	15	6	0	3	0	223
Whites And Rosé – Bottle	630	0	0	0	0	0	35	16	0	7	>1g	–
Reds -glass	160	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	1	0	161
Reds -grande Pour	230	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0	2	0	232
Reds – Bottle	660	0	0	0	0	0	0	21	0	5	>1g	–
Sparkling Prosecco -glass	160	0	0	0	0	0	10	10	0	10	>1g	–
Sparkling Prosecco – Bottle	660	0	0	0	0	0	0	21	0	5	>1g	–
Beers												0
Light Draft (16 oz)	140	0	0	0	0	0	15	6	0	6	1	145
Light Draft (22 oz)	190	0	0	0	0	0	20	8	0	8	2	196
Regular Draft (16 oz)	230	0	0	0	0	0	5	16	0	14	3	241
Regular Draft (22 oz)	310	0	0	0	0	0	5	22	0	20	4	326
Bottle, Light	100	0	0	0	0	0	10	5	0	5	>1g	–
Bottle, Regular	150	0	0	0	0	0	10	11	0	11	1	160
Bottle, Angry Orchard Hard Cider	220	0	0	0	0	0	10	31	0	23	0	243
Bottle, Non-Alcoholic	70	0	0	0	0	0	10	13	0	13	>1g	–
Cocktails												0
Amaretto Sour	260	0	0	0	0	0	20	44	2	38	0	298
Berry Sangria (Glass)	210	0	0	0	0	0	5	30	0	27	0	237
Berry Sangria (Pitcher)	870	0	0	0	0	0	25	126	3	112	1	981
Blue Amalfi	210	0	0	0	0	0	10	23	0	22	0	232
Green Apple Moscato Sangria (Glass)	200	0	0	0	0	0	15	39	0	37	0	237
Green Apple Moscato Sangria (Pitcher)	830	0	0	0	0	0	50	161	3	150	2	978
Italian Margarita	380	0	0	0	0	0	30	58	4	49	>1g	–
Italian Rum Punch	320	0	0	0	0	0	30	48	3	41	0	361
Jack & Coke	120	0	0	0	0	0	5	6	0	6	0	126
Mojito	260	0	0	0	0	0	25	42	1	39	0	299
Old Fashioned	170	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0	10	0	180
Peach Bellini	210	0	0	0	0	0	10	23	0	21	>1g	–
Spiked Strawberry Lemonade	160	0	0	0	0	0	10	21	0	20	0	180
Strawberry Bellini	210	0	0	0	0	0	10	22	>1g	20	>1g	–
Watermelon Margarita	190	0	0	0	0	0	10	29	1	25	0	215
Watermelon Moscato Sangria (Glass)	180	0	0	0	0	0	15	34	0	31	0	211
Watermelon Moscato Sangria (Pitcher)	720	0	0	0	0	0	60	138	3	128	>1g	–

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NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Caffé Latte	180	70	7	4	0	30	100	18	>1g	15	11	188
Caffé Mocha	230	60	7	3. 5	0	30	85	34	2	27	10	250.5
Cappuccino	150	60	6	3	0	30	70	13	>1g	10	9	154
Coffee	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh Brewed Tea	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	>1g	0	0	0	0
Frozen Cappuccino – Caramel	320	100	11	7	0	35	55	54	0	51	3	375
Frozen Cappuccino – Traditional	370	100	11	7	0	35	55	67	0	63	3	437
Frozen Cappuccino – Vanilla	320	100	11	7	0	35	55	53	0	50	3	374
Iced Coffee – Caramel	250	60	7	4	0	20	90	40	0	31	7	278
Iced Coffee – Traditional	210	60	7	4	0	20	90	29	0	21	7	228
Iced Coffee – Vanilla	240	60	7	4	0	20	90	38	0	30	7	267
Iced Tea, Bellini Peach-Raspberry	80	0	0	0	0	0	10	18	0	17	0	97
Iced Tea, Blackberry-Pineapple	100	0	0	0	0	0	15	24	0	23	0	123
Iced Tea, Fresh Brewed (Unsweetened)	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	1	0	0	0	0
Iced Tea, Mango-Strawberry	100	0	0	0	0	0	10	24	0	22	0	122
Italian Bottled Water	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Lavazza Espresso	60	10	1. 5	0	0	15	15	6	>1g	3	5	58
Lemonade, Classic	170	0	0	0	0	0	20	43	0	42	0	212
Lemonade, Raspberry	170	0	0	0	0	0	10	10	0	9	0	179
Limonata, Kiwi-Melon	210	0	0	0	0	0	20	56	0	52	0	262
Limonata, Strawberry-Passion Fruit	180	0	0	0	0	0	30	48	0	44	0	224
Smoothie, Peach	290	0	0	0	0	0	15	74	0	71	0	361
Smoothie, Strawberry-Banana	200	0	0	0	0	0	0	51	0	47	0	247
Fountain Drinks												0
Coke	140	0	0	0	0	0	45	39	0	39	0	179
Coke Zero	0	0	0	0	0	0	40	0	0	0	0	0
Diet Coke	0	0	0	0	0	0	40	0	0	0	0	0
Dr. Pepper	150	0	0	0	0	0	55	41	0	41	0	191
Minute Maid Lemonade	170	0	0	0	0	0	20	43	0	42	0	212
Sprite	140	0	0	0	0	0	65	38	0	38	0	178
Fruit Juices												0
Juice, Apple	210	0	0	0	0	0	65	53	0	53	0	263
Juice, Cranberry	230	0	0	0	0	0	65	56	0	56	0	286
Juice,grapefruit	190	0	0	0	0	0	45	42	0	32	4	218
Juice, Orange	230	0	0	0	0	0	10	51	0	45	4	271
Juice, Pineapple	250	0	0. 5	0	0	0	10	60	>1g	56	2	304
Juice, Tomato	90	0	0	0	0	0	1280	19	4	13	4	99

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TO GO & CATERING MENU	Calories	Calories from Fat	Total Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Trans Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Sugars (g)	Protein (g)	Weight Watcher Pnts
Take Home Entrées												0
Fettuccine Alfredo	1010	500	56	34	1.5	155	850	97	7	5	30	1019
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno	1220	640	71	36	1	185	2160	103	6	19	45	1230
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce	640	200	22	7	0	60	1050	85	4	17	26	638
Stuffed Fettuccine Alfredo	1360	810	90	56	2. 5	325	2100	83	4	4	52	1368
Togo – Soups & Salad												0
Famous House Salad Togo	290	150	17	2.5	0	10	1380	30	6	10	8	294.5
Chicken &gnocchi (Per One Serving, Serves Two)	230	100	12	4.5	0	55	1290	22	1	4	11	227.5
Minestrone (Per One Serving, Serves Two)	110	10	1	0	0	0	810	17	4	4	5	109
Pasta Fagioli (Per One Serving, Serves Two)	150	50	5	2	0	15	710	16	3	4	8	148
Zuppa Toscana (Per One Serving, Serves Two)	220	130	15	7	0	40	790	15	2	2	7	222
Stellini Soup (Per One Serving, Serves Two)	200	70	7	2. 5	0	20	1240	22	1	2	9	195.5
Catering – Soups & Salad												0
Jumbo Famous House Salad (Serves	6)	1650	1020	114	17	1.5	55	8260	134	17	36	–
Half-Gallon Soups (Serves	6):											–
Chicken &gnocchi	1870	840	93	38	2	460	10280	177	10	31	88	1851
Minestrone	850	80	9	1.5	0	0	6460	140	31	31	40	842. 5
Pasta E Fagioli	1170	390	44	17	2	140	5690	131	24	29	62	1154
Zuppa Toscana	1760	1060	117	52	1.5	300	6350	123	15	17	59	1770
Stellini Soup Catering (Regional)	1570	530	59	21	1.5	160	9910	180	11	15	73	1533
One-Gallon Soups (Serves	12):											–
Chicken &gnocchi	3750	1670	186	76	4	915	20570	353	20	63	175	3714
Minestrone	1700	150	18	2. 5	0	0	12920	279	63	63	81	1684.5
Pasta Fagioli	2350	790	87	33	4	280	11380	261	47	59	124	2318
Zuppa Toscana	3520	2110	234	105	2.5	600	12700	246	29	33	118	3540
Stellini Soup Catering (Regional)	3130	1060	118	43	3	320	19820	359	22	31	145	3059
Catering – Pans (Serves	4 –	6)										–
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara	3170	1540	172	80	1	500	9220	256	23	36	167	3119
Cheese Ravioli with Meat sauce	3510	1780	198	98	2	660	9790	246	16	22	195	3435
Chicken Alfredo	6050	3240	360	209	8	1645	8870	381	19	22	322	5959
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara	5550	3350	374	201	11	1615	8210	299	14	39	257	5533
Chicken Parmigiana	4920	1770	198	38	0.5	510	12950	537	43	78	268	4768
Chicken Scampi	5020	2520	281	99	0	690	8080	419	18	22	195	4946
Fettuccine Alfredo	5010	3050	339	205	8	1065	4550	376	15	20	116	5119
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno	4800	2590	290	151	5	715	8780	388	25	65	187	4829
Lasagna Classico (Serves up to	12)	6470	3280	36	208	7	1380	13900	448	36	71	–
Lasagna Classico (Serves up to	8)	3420	1760	196	110	3.5	730	7640	230	19	38	–
Shrimp Alfredo	5600	3080	342	206	8	2040	6200	382	18	22	248	5580
Shrimp Scampi	2050	710	79	28	2	660	3830	215	16	20	115	1983
Spaghetti with Marinara & Italian Sausage	4430	1950	217	58	0	465	8950	443	31	83	176	4395
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce	2410	460	52	3.5	0	0	3660	417	26	66	68	2411.5
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce & Meatballs	4150	1730	193	69	7	225	7920	458	37	76	149	4146
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce	2840	790	88	27	1	230	3950	403	20	68	112	2823
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce & Italian Sausage	4860	2270	253	82	1	695	9230	429	25	85	220	4807
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce & Meatballs	4570	2050	229	93	8	455	8210	444	31	78	192	4549
Catering – Create Your Own Pasta Station (Serves	10)	17480	8530	949	387	21	2480	43600	1561	101	222	–
Catering – Appetizers (Serves	4 –	6)										–
Fried Mozzarella	3450	1910	212	72	2	290	8540	243	18	13	141	3394
Toasted Ravioli	2280	950	105	22	2	165	5000	243	21	12	90	2224
– add marinara	140	60	7	0.5	0	0	720	17	2	10	2	148.5
Spinach-Artichoke Dip with flatbread crisps	2200	1370	152	41	1.5	155	4330	139	15	14	74	2181
Dipping Sauces (1 Pint):												0
Alfredo	1750	1560	173	109	4	570	2400	21	0	4	30	1833
Five Cheese Marinara	870	620	70	35	1	180	2150	43	5	25	20	910
Marinara	370	170	19	1.5	0	0	1920	45	7	25	5	391.5
Meat sauce	600	340	38	14	0.5	125	2070	37	3	26	28	612
Catering – Perfect – additions (Serves	4 –	6)										–
Chicken Fingers	1350	620	69	7	0	305	2620	69	0	0	112	1245
Grilled Chicken	810	160	17	3.5	0	440	4530	7	3	3	156	660.5
Italian Meatballs	1730	1270	141	66	7	225	4260	41	11	10	80	1726
Italian Sausage	2020	1480	165	55	0	465	5290	25	5	17	108	1984
Catering – Desserts (Half or Whole, Serves	6 or	12)										–
Black Tie Mousse Cake, per slice	750	450	50	30	1	155	290	76	4	59	9	830
Pumpkin Cheesecake, per slice	770	450	50	29	2	215	610	68	4	45	13	831
Seasonal Sicilian Cheesecake, per slice	730	370	42	26	1.5	155	440	78	2	64	12	808
Tiramisu, per slice	470	240	27	17	0	215	125	54	0	35	6	516
Dolcini – Chocolate Mousse (1 ea.)	240	160	18	10	0	55	125	18	1	12	2	260
Dolcini – Strawberry & White Chocolate (1 ea.)	190	100	11	6	0	30	100	23	0	18	1	213
Catering – Beverages												0
Iced Tea, Bellini Peach-Raspberry,	1gallon	800	0	0	0	0	0	105	191	0	180	–
Iced Tea, Blackberry-Pineapple,	1gallon	1080	0	0	0	0	0	190	266	0	253	–
Iced Tea, Mango-Strawberry,	1gallon	1070	0	0	0	0	0	115	266	0	244	–
Iced Tea, Raspberry,	1gallon	830	5	0	0	0	0	115	210	0	193	–
Iced Tea, Fresh Brewed, Unsweetened,	1gallon	40	0	0	0	0	0	115	12	0	0	–
Raspberry Lemonade,	1gallon	1810	0	0	0	0	0	130	108	0	100	–
Coke,	2 Liter	790	0	0	0	0	0	250	220	0	220	–
Diet Coke,	2 Liter	0	0	0	0	0	0	230	0	0	0	–
Sprite,	2 Liter	790	0	0	0	0	0	370	214	0	214	–

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An Italian-American restaurant chain, Olive Garden provides casual dining experiences through more than 800 locations globally. Founded and headquartered in Orlando, FL, the eatery remains a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc. The parent company yields an annual revenue of $7.9 billion. The establishment specializes in pastas, salads, chicken, seafood, and breadsticks. Menus also feature options for individuals with gluten sensitivities, patrons seeking lighter caloric intakes, or persons committed to vegetarian lifestyles. Customers may dine in, order to-go, or request catering services depending on specific needs. The restaurant entertains children with activity books and favorable meal options, as well.

For Dieters – Customers with gluten sensitivities entertain specific menu options like salads, entrees, and kid meals. The house salad without croutons stands as a potential selection with 110 calories and nine grams of fat. Dinners and lunches like rotini with marinara and steak toscano also remain available to such individuals. Both vegetarians and vegans receive suggestions based on fish, milk, and egg consumption or lack thereof. Vegans enjoy breadsticks, steamed broccoli, an array of pastas like bucatini and ziti, and the kid’s tomato sauce. On the other hand, vegetarians possess many more options like artichoke fritti, Mediterranean flatbread, roasted tomato caprese salad topper, eggplant parmigiana, and five-cheese ziti al forno.

Healthier Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

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HEALTHIER OLIVE GARDEN DRESSING RECIPE

Our community asked for it, so Blender Babes created this copycat Olive Garden dressing recipe!

We understand the craving for all you can eat soup, salad and breadsticks from Olive Garden!

We also know all too well how many calories can accumulate from dipping breadsticks in the dressing, 3 bowls of salad plus 2 soups!

This is a great everyday, creamy Italian dressing. It is a very versatile salad dressing that goes with a wide range of toppings and is deliciously healthy when made with vegan mayonnaise, just mayo or light mayo.

For a bright flavor and nice sweetness, pomegranate seeds are a great topping on a salad with this dressing.

We guarantee you will absolutely LOVE this copycat Olive Garden dressing recipe but just to note: You will see that the color is different than the orginal but not to worry, the taste itself is truly ahhhh-amazing!

A high powered blender is not necessary for this recipe!

Be sure to join our blending-loving tribe to receive more great copycat recipes from Blender Babes!

If you try this Olive Garden salad dressing recipe let us know by rating it in the comments! HAPPY BLENDING!

Healthier Copycat Olive Garden Dressing Recipe

Blender Babes

Prep Time 4 mins

Cook Time 1 min

Total Time 5 mins

Servings 2 cups

Calories 68.2 kcal

• 1/2 cup vegan mayo raw mayo OR light mayo
• 2/3 cup white vinegar
• 3 teaspoons unrefined sugar of choice raw or turbinado sugar or coconut sugar, etc.
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup parmesan romano cheese blend
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoon fresh parsley OR parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

• Place all ingredients into the blender in the order listed, secure lid and blend until smooth.

• For Blendtec: Press the BATTERS/DRESSINGS button OR blend on a Medium to Medium-Low speed for 30 seconds.
• For Vitamix: Start on VARIABLE Speed 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to VARIABLE Speed 10/HIGH and blend until smooth, about 20 seconds.

• Pour over your favorite salad!

• All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments to enter our weekly photo contest! 🙂 Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes

Serving: 2TCalories: 68.2kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6.2gSaturated Fat: 1.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 3.8mgSodium: 189.3mgSugar: 0.8g

BLENDER BABES RECIPE TESTER NOTES


“It smelled EXACTLY like Olive Garden’s dressing when they first bring out the salad to your table! MMM!!!!”

“AMAZING COPYCAT of American’s all the time favorite restaurant, OLIVE GARDEN but much better and healthier for you! YOU KNOW what it is in it instead of all that processed stuff!” 

“My husband loved it and I also found it to be a great everyday dressing.”

FUN FACTS ABOUT OLIVE GARDEN

Talk about popular chain restaurants! In 1982 the first Olive Garden restaurant opened in Orlando Florida and by 1989, there were already 145 locations!

You can also find five restaurants in Mexico, on in the São Paulo airport in Brazil and another one in Kuwait!

Definitely don’t forget this little tidbit next time you head there… you can order from the lunch menu AT ANY TIME!

That’s right, even if it’s supper time you can ask for the lunch menu (which is less expensive) and they will let you order from it! SCORE! 🙂

 

Olive Garden Healthy Options Exist and They’re Delicious

You can’t spell diet without “die,” and that’s exactly what our happiness does when you start throwing around words like “ketogenic,” “Weight Watchers,” or “low fat.” But consider the day saved thanks to an angel a pastor from North Carolina who’s discovered a way to eat pasta and still lose weight.

Every year since 2014, Alan Martin has purchased a Never Ending Pasta Pass for Olive Garden‘s Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion. To get his money’s worth, he eats two meals per day at the Italian restaurant chain; in 2014, he purchased the pass for $100 and ate more than $1,500 worth of food.

This year, Martin set himself a goal: to shave 10 pounds from his 222-pound frame while eating pasta two times a day. Fettuccine Alfredo and spaghetti and meatballs aren’t your typical diet fare, but they’re healthier than the barbecue sandwiches for breakfast, late-night hamburgers, and chocolate-and-peanut butter sweet treats Martin usually eats. “I’m a Southerner,” he told The Wall Street Journal. “We don’t eat normal.”

During his weeks-long pasta binge, Martin learned a few tricks that helped him shed five pounds. He turned down the free sweet teas offered by the manager, he filled up on salad and pasta toppings (meat options like meatballs, Italian sausage, and crispy chicken fritta), and and he limited himself to only one breadstick per meal. Though he fell short of his goal, he doesn’t see his diet as a failed experiment. Honestly, we’re just impressed that he managed to hold himself to one breadstick per meal!

Martin is no stranger to publicity when it comes to his eating habits. After purchasing one of the very first Never Ending Pasta Passes in 2014, he became a mini Internet star after he ate a record-setting 115 consecutive meals at Olive Garden. This year, a man from Florida named Jeff Berman beat his record; he and Martin eventually met over — you guessed it — a bowl of pasta.

Though pasta every day sounds like a dream, for Martin, it got old quick. After a certain point, “You’d rather eat your shoe,” he said. Everything in moderation, right? Which is why we’ll be enjoying a pipping hot bowl of our favorite noodles and sauce tonight. Yum!

h/t People

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Can I Eat Low Sodium at Olive Garden

Can I Eat Low Sodium at Olive Garden

I don’t have high expectations for any place that offers an “endless” supply of any of their menu items. Especially as those of us on low sodium restrictions can never participate in such culinary abandonment. So I was not going to have high hopes to find out the answer to: Can I eat low sodium at Olive Garden. They are famous (infamous?) for their “endless” soup, salad, and bread-stick offerings. Just one of those bread-sticks with the garlic butter spread is 460 mg of sodium each.

It took a lot of hacking through their menu to find out some options we can choose that fit under 750 mg for a meal (main, side, and beverage) without having to resort to the kids menu, or just a bowl of lettuce with our own dressing. The options aren’t many, but they should make for a meal that isn’t embarrassing if you are out with friends and family and the venue of choice is Olive Garden.

Here is what I have found:

From the Lighter Italian Fare Dinner section of the menu: 

The Herb Grilled Salmon is only 570 mg of sodium. it comes with a side of Parmesan garlic broccoli.  Sadly, the other three choices in this section are all over 1000 mg.

From the Tuscan duos:

In this selection, You are offered the unlimited soup or salad and a mini entree (small portion), this can work if you stick to the following:

The House Salad, 1 serving with no dressing is 250 mg. or the Pasta e Fagioli soup is 620 mg (one serving), which means you should probably choose the salad and bring your own dressing so you can have an entree choice.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Mini Pasta Bowl is 390 mg.

Tri Colored Penne with Basil Garlic Marinara Mini Pasta Bowl is 450 mg.

Fettuccine Alfredo Mini Pasta Bowl is 450 mg.

From the Dinner Cucina Mia:

All of the pasta choices at Olive Garden; Rigatoni, Cavatappi, Spaghetti, Tri-Colored Vegetable Penne, Whole Wheat Linguine, and the Gluten-Free Rotini all come in at 15 mg of sodium ordered plain. the problem is all of their sauces are over 1000 mg. So you can order some pasta, and ask them to simply dress it with olive oil and garlic powder (not garlic salt). They should accommodate you (I have done this without a problem).

That leaves you with a little room to add grilled chicken for 390 mg or three meatballs for 580 mg.

The rest of the menu is fairly off limits. Most entrees are easily over 1000 mg and many are close to 3500 mg.

Buon Appetito!

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Kayal for eyes Faberlic Ultramodern – “5246 Olive garden.More likely no than yes, the durability test failed, but I will use it. »

Ughm …. Nuuu … Let’s go in general!

I would like to note that I have a positive attitude towards the brand as a whole. It does not bother me that the cosmetics are “catalog”, that it does not bother me that they are “cheap”, that they are “unnatural”. It doesn’t bother me at all. Most of the products are excellent for their price. But there are also failures.

Here is the hero of today’s review, not that it’s a failure, but … “I don’t understand,” how Serdyuchka has no prince there…

This summer I renewed my make-up bag and eyeliners with a single impulse. The copies from Yves Rocher and Avon, stumbling from old age, were simply thrown into the trash can, and I bought myself heroes from Essense and, behold, Faberlik.

There was a promotion – two eyeliners at discounted prices. I chose one of the “Colors of Space” series and this kayal.

Shade 5246 Olive Orchard . It cost me a little more than 100 rubles, usually it costs around 180.

An absolutely ordinary pencil. Was not sealed by anything. Wooden body, cap. Yes, it needs a sharpener, but I have it, that’s not a problem. I will not downgrade the mark for sharpening a pencil. It seems illogical to me, because when buying it in the catalog, everyone saw what it was, and if they already chose, then … sorry.

The pencil smells like childhood)) You know, an ordinary wooden pencil … When you open the box and let’s check how they all draw.Eh, the old days … Old age piled on, nostalgia all around

But I expected a little different shade. No, well, “olive garden” does not mean straight green, but here it is more … grayish, or something. (And in the photo so at all) Such a … green grayness. Swamp shade in general. Pretty interesting, in principle. At least it looks pretty versatile.

But the first stupor for me was that I drew a line on my hand and then twice lightly traced it with my finger back and forth. I’ll repeat myself – slightly. That is, I did not rub, did not slobber my hand, etc., but simply held it. Well, I don’t even know why. It just seems like kayals are shaded well and I decided to look at least something like this …

But something like that.

Is it overkill for two finger touches? Is it like, if you manage to gently rub your eye, then from the pencil there will be only memories?

But what in practice …

I would like to point out that I rarely use pencils on their own and on my bare eyelids.More often I lift the eyelid, where there are already dry shadows. But nevertheless, an indicator of the quality of a pencil for me is its durability in its “naked” form. No, I don’t even expect the line to be perfect for 6-8 hours, especially in summer, no. But for 3-4 hours the line simply has to be flawless!

Kayal failed this test …

Fresh makeup first. There are no shadows, just a highlighter under the eyebrow.

And this is after about 2-2.5 hours.

Nothing to say, you see everything yourself.For comparison, just … A pencil from Essense in such a test lived quietly for about 4 hours. Well, really, that type is persistent … And this type is not?

The pencil worked fine in the dry eyeshadow test and did not slip for at least 5 hours.

And yes, yes, if anyone is looking at ink. Look, look, this is also Faberlik. Well, I never throw anything out right away, I need to hit on a wide front, so that the opinion in the review is surely complete …

I also tried to use this kayal in a pair with cream shadows – no complaints, but the wearing period was short.But the makeup, where the base from Katrice and dry shadows were taken to it – after 10 hours everything was crumpled into a daub. But I don’t know who is to blame, think it’s base, so I’ll shrug my shoulders.

The mucous membrane is extremely rare. I tried it – I was not impressed, the line ran away pretty quickly – my eyes were watering from the wind.

In general, I will not say too much. From me a calm C grade. If you only need a pencil for bare arrows, walk by. With dry shadows, this kayal works well and holds up without problems.

Thank you for your attention!

How to Green and Garden City Gift Box

Last week we shared with you our recommendations for New Year’s gifts. After the publication, we received many questions, most of which were about the How to Green personalized box with Garden City products. Today we decided to tell you in detail what useful goodies in bright stylish packaging will be waiting for you or the one to whom you plan to present this present for the New Year.

The modern city supermarket “Gorod-Sad” is familiar to every Muscovite who is keen on a healthy lifestyle and wholesome food. In one place, you can buy certified organic and farm products, superfoods and organic sweeteners, take out ready-made meals in specialty cooking or have a snack on site by ordering a variety of smoothies or coffee with plant milk for gluten-free pastries or raw vegan cake. And here is the long-awaited news: “City-Garden” has launched its own trade mark.We at How to Green have already tried many of the currently available products and were very pleased with them. The founder of the chain, Daria Lisichenko, promises to quickly expand the range of her own products, so that in the near future it will be possible to taste delicious new products. But back to our gift box and tell you what will be waiting for you inside.

1. Ghee from “City-Garden”

We have repeatedly told you about ghee oil and the benefits it brings to our health.Due to the high content of vitamin E, it slows down the aging process of the body, promoting cell renewal, strengthens the immune system and tones the body. In addition, many doctors and nutritionists recommend preparing food with ghee. It tastes like butter, but does not contain lactose and milk solids (milk protein). By the way, ghee oil is one of the fundamental ingredients in Ayurvedic cooking.

2. Jerusalem artichoke syrup from 365 detox

We hope that you do not just admire the beautiful photographs of dishes on our website, but also cook according to our published recipes.You may have noticed how often Jerusalem artichoke syrup is found among the ingredients in desserts, sweet breakfasts or smoothies. This is because it has a low glycemic index and is a natural alternative to refined sugar. Jerusalem artichoke, from which 365 detox syrup is produced, is grown in Russia without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Of course, we could not pass by him and put a bottle of our favorite syrup in our gift box.

3. Almond flour from “City-Garden”

Another product, without which it is difficult to imagine the collection of your favorite How to Green desserts.Unlike white wheat flour, almond contains many useful substances: B vitamins, choline, beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, chlorine, sulfur, potassium, biologically active components, antioxidants and phytoestrogens. Plus, it’s gluten-free and very high in protein with minimal carbs.

4. Nut Butter from Grizzly Nuts

Healthy nut butters like this one – free of sugar and industrial stabilizers – are an essential ingredient in the diet of any busy person who cares about their health.This pasta can be spread on a slice of cereal bread or served with vegetable sticks: it takes two minutes to cook, and a healthy snack is on your table. Grizzly Nuts contains only natural ingredients and is prepared according to the original American recipe, and it is also hearty and very tender. Plus she has a lot of tastes. For our gift box, we chose vanilla nut butter with chunks of dates.

5. Bars How to Green + R.A.W. Life

Of course, we couldn’t help but put the new R Christmas bars in the box.A.W. Life “Orange Brownie” and “Gingerbread”, in the development of which they themselves took part. They are suitable for raw foodists and are 100% natural and contain no sugar, flavors, preservatives or colors. By the way, the collaboration with R.A.W. Life is not accidental. The creator and head of the How to Green project, Alexandra Novikova, having traveled all over the world, did not find any tastier bars. There are always a couple of pieces in her bag, which, if necessary, replace her with a full snack.

6.Raspberry jam from “Russian Forest”

This jam does not contain sugar, which is very rare for such a product. The jam is prepared in grape juice and is not brought to a boil, so it has a delicate and not at all cloying taste – and at the same time it contains the maximum possible amount of vitamins. This jam is an ideal preventive measure for colds, because raspberries have antipyretic properties. In addition, it is ideal as a topping for healthy pancakes and pancakes, numerous recipes for which you can find here.

7. Linden honey from “City-Garden”

Another sweet ingredient in our gift box. Linden is considered one of the most useful types of honey, because it contains vitamins C, PP, H and group B, potassium, sodium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, cobalt, manganese, iron, iodine, fluorine) and amino acids. It can be added to breakfast cereals, smoothies, homemade yogurt, or a glass of warm water with lemon, which we hope you will definitely drink as soon as you wake up.

8.Tea “Tender Night” from “Heat”

Reading the lines about raspberry jam and lime honey, you probably wondered how they would go perfectly with a cup of hot aromatic tea. How to Green took care of this. In our gift box, we have included a package of tea with a rich chamomile flavor, lively notes of cinnamon and the sweetness of vanilla. It contains whole chamomile flowers, natural Madagascar vanilla and premium cinnamon. After a cup of such aromatic and healthy tea at night, you sleep especially well and soundly.Checked!

9. Oat flakes from “Gorod-Sad”

Everyone at How to Green loves to eat oatmeal for breakfast. Our choice, of course, is not accidental, but confirmed by numerous scientific studies. Therefore, in our gift box we put a package of thermally unprocessed oat flakes from Gorod-Sad. They enhance the protective properties of the body, strengthen the immune system and give a feeling of fullness for a long time – the very thing for breakfast in the cold season. You can find recipes for delicious oatmeal here, here, here, here and here again.

10. Hemp oil from “City-Garden”

Another indispensable ingredient for any health-lover is high-quality and healthy vegetable oil. Hemp is one of the best. It speeds up metabolism, tones and gives strength, improves complexion, smoothes wrinkles, restores and strengthens hair. Great for dressing salads, sauces, marinades. Just a couple of drops of hemp oil will give your dish an original taste and aroma.

11.Bitter chocolate on honey with pine nuts from “Gorod-Sad”

And finally, one more delicious dessert in our box – healthy chocolate with honey and completely sugar-free. This is a great alternative to regular chocolates and chocolate bars.

How to buy a gift box

You can order a How to Green gift box with delivery to your home or office to you or to the person you want to congratulate on the Garden City website or by downloading the mobile application from the App Store, Google Play or Windows Store.

In addition, our box is sold in all stores of the chain:

• Bolshoi Patriarshy Lane, 12,
• Profsoyuznaya, 126,
• Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 16,
• Danilovsky market,
• Sivtsev Vrazhek, 27,
• Pokrovka, 15/16,
• Afimall, 1st floor.

90,000 Green Age on Wild Mint

A conscious generation chooses to take care of themselves and nature – that’s why a special area Green Age was created at Wild Mint with unique master classes, unique practices, SPA and food court for those who make a choice in favor of a healthy diet.Space Green Age is a festival within the festival – with its own stage and a unique program.

This year we are selecting participants in the Green Age area by topic:

Creativity – classes and master classes for those who want to develop creatively and emotionally.

Movement – for those who are always on the move – a special space on the territory of Green Age , where all visitors can try themselves in different types of active practices – from fitness to yoga.

Development – a special atmosphere for those who want to know more deeply and study themselves from the inside.

Sound Garden – An intuitive live music space within a music festival – acoustic concerts, workshops and performances using unique musical instruments.

Reincarnation is a space dedicated to theatrical art. Here you can see performances and take part in master classes on theatrical skills

Makeover – for those who care about health and appearance – a special beauty zone inside Green Age .

Relaxation is a unique space where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle and plunge into the atmosphere of absolute tranquility and tranquility: a sauna, all types of massage, SPA, body wraps, training in relaxation techniques.

Vegetarian Food Court – Green Bazaar restaurants and stalls. This year, for the first time, a kitchen will be equipped for holding culinary master classes and tastings of delicious and healthy food from around the world.

Ecology is a space where you can learn more about sustainable consumption and sustainable living.

Market “Goansky Dvor” – a traditional fair of designer clothes and jewelry, lifestyle clothing, clothing for sports and yoga, hand-made, a workshop of comfort.

Chillout – a space for physical and moral peace, a time of awareness alone.

If you want to take part in the work of Green Age as a participant, perform on the Green Age music scene, as well as learn about the possibility of commercial and sponsorship partnerships – write to nastya @ jgroup.