Olive Garden Famous House Salad
Olive Garden Famous House Salad costs $8.99 as a ToGo order and has 290 calories with dressing on the side: iceberg and romaine with tomatoes, red onion, olives, pepperoncini and croutons tossed in the signature Italian dressing. Dine in, it is unlimited with every entrée.
The Olive Garden Famous House Salad is a soups & salads item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $8.99 ($8.79 to $10.99 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 290 calories.
Ingredients Summary
Chopped iceberg and romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini, croutons and grated parmesan, with the signature Italian dressing served on the side.
Taste Profile
Crisp, cold and sharp, with the pepperoncini and onion cutting through the creamy dressing. The dressing is tangy and slightly sweet, closer to a creamy Italian than a vinaigrette.
The salad with dressing is 290 calories; without croutons and with dressing on the side it drops to 110.
Healthier alternative: Order it without croutons from the gluten sensitive menu and use half the dressing.
“The salad is as famous as the breadsticks for a reason: it is fresh, generous and the dressing is genuinely good. Buy the dressing by the bottle if you like it.”
Menu Hacks & Pro Tips
Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Famous House Salad, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.
Would you like to add a Beverage? (Optional)
| Raspberry Lemonade | +$4.29 | |
| Bellini Peach-Raspberry Iced Tea | +$4.29 | |
| Mango Passion Fruit Iced Tea | +$4.29 | |
| Strawberry Passionfruit Limonata | +$4.79 | |
| Sweet Pear Limonata | +$4.79 | |
| Half Lemonade + Half Tea | +$3.69 | |
| Classic Lemonade | +$3.99 | |
| Iced Tea | +$3.99 | |
| Iced Sweet Tea | +$3.99 | |
| Soft Drink | +$3.99 | |
| Confetti Pink Moscato-Bottle, Rosé Wine | +$25.50 | |
| Moscato Primo Amore-Bottle, White Wine | +$25.50 | |
| Roscato Rosso Dolce-Bottle, Red Wine | +$25.50 | |
| No, Thank You | Included |
Customize (Uncheck To Remove From Salad)
| Tomato | Included | |
| Olives | Included | |
| Onions | Included | |
| Pepperoncini | Included |
Customize (Choose Your Dressing)
| Italian Dressing | Included | |
| LowFat Italian | Included | |
| Oil & Vinegar | Included |
Dietary Information
The dressing contains dairy, eggs and sulfites; the croutons contain wheat and gluten. Without croutons and dressing it is vegan.
Nutritional Facts
The official Olive Garden guide lists 290 calories for the Famous House Salad. Full macros for this exact serving are not published; the closest listed dish is shown on the nutrition facts page.
Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our complete Olive Garden nutrition facts page.
Most Ordered Together
Add a homemade soup and you have the classic soup and salad meal at home.
Allergen Information
The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, sulfites for the Famous House Salad. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.
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Famous House Salad Price by State
Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $8.99 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.
| State | Price | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $8.99 | — |
| Alaska | $10.99 | +$2.00 |
| Arizona | $9.79 | +$0.80 |
| Arkansas | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| California | $9.99 | +$1.00 |
| Colorado | $9.29 | +$0.30 |
| Connecticut | $9.29 | +$0.30 |
| Delaware | $8.99 | — |
| Florida | $9.29 | +$0.30 |
| Georgia | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| Idaho | $8.99 | — |
| Illinois | $9.79 | +$0.80 |
| Indiana | $8.99 | — |
| Iowa | $8.99 | — |
| Kansas | $8.99 | — |
| Kentucky | $8.99 | — |
| Louisiana | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| Maine | $9.49 | +$0.50 |
| Maryland | $8.99 | — |
| Massachusetts | $9.49 | +$0.50 |
| Michigan | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| Minnesota | $9.49 | +$0.50 |
| Mississippi | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| Missouri | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| Montana | $9.29 | +$0.30 |
| Nebraska | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| Nevada | $9.49 | +$0.50 |
| New Hampshire | $8.99 | — |
| New Jersey | $8.99 | — |
| New Mexico | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| New York | $9.79 | +$0.80 |
| North Carolina | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| North Dakota | $9.29 | +$0.30 |
| Ohio | $8.99 | — |
| Oklahoma | $8.99 | — |
| Oregon | $9.99 | +$1.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $8.99 | — |
| Rhode Island | $9.29 | +$0.30 |
| South Carolina | $8.99 | — |
| South Dakota | $8.79 | −$0.20 |
| Tennessee | $8.99 | — |
| Texas | $8.99 | — |
| Utah | $8.99 | — |
| Vermont | $8.99 | — |
| Virginia | $8.99 | — |
| Washington | $9.99 | +$1.00 |
| West Virginia | $8.99 | — |
| Wisconsin | $8.99 | — |
| Wyoming | $8.99 | — |
Common Questions
How much is the Olive Garden house salad?
The ToGo famous house salad costs $8.99 at the typical US price. Dine in, it is included unlimited with any entrée.
How many calories are in the Olive Garden house salad?
With dressing the salad has 290 calories. Without croutons it is 110 calories, 8 g of fat and 670 mg of sodium.
What is in Olive Garden salad dressing?
A creamy Italian dressing with vinegar, oil, romano cheese, egg and Italian herbs. It is sold by the bottle in restaurants.
Is the house salad gluten free?
Order it without croutons and it appears on the gluten sensitive menu. The dressing is gluten free.
Can I customize the house salad?
Yes. The online order lets you remove any ingredient and choose your dressing.