Soups, Salad & Breadsticks
Famous House Salad — Olive Garden Menu
Crisp greens, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and pepperoncini with signature Italian dressing.
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Famous House Salad is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings.About Famous House Salad
The Famous House Salad is an Olive Garden signature, a bowl of crisp greens topped with tomatoes, red onion, black olives, croutons, and pepperoncini, all tossed in the brand's well-known Italian dressing. The tangy, herby dressing is the star, and it is what keeps guests coming back bowl after bowl.
At about $6.99 on its own, or free and unlimited with any dine-in entrée, it is one of the best deals on the menu. You can even take a bottle of the signature dressing home, and the salad pairs perfectly with warm breadsticks for a light but satisfying start.
The tangy Italian dressing is the real star, and you can even buy a bottle to take home. For dine-in guests the salad refills endlessly alongside breadsticks, making the house salad one of the best-value ways to round out any meal on the Olive Garden menu.
Calories: Famous House Salad has approximately 150 (with dressing) calories per standard serving. Calorie counts change with portion size, sauce and pasta choices, and any add-ons such as extra chicken, shrimp, or meatballs, and they do not include the unlimited breadsticks (140 cal each) or soup and salad served alongside.
Famous House Salad — Quick Facts
| Dish | Famous House Salad |
| Category | Soups, Salad & Breadsticks |
| Price (est.) | $6.99 |
| Calories | 150 (with dressing) |
| Dietary | Vegetarian-friendly |
| Served with | — |
| Availability | Regular menu |
| Ways to order | Dine-in, To Go, delivery |
Famous House Salad — FAQ
Can you buy Olive Garden salad dressing?
Yes, the signature Italian dressing is sold by the bottle so you can recreate the famous house salad at home.
Nutrition & Dietary Notes
Exact nutrition facts for Famous House Salad vary by location and how the dish is prepared. It is made without meat, though it is prepared in a shared kitchen, so cross-contact is possible.
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