Olive Garden Famous House Salad: Price & Calories
Quick answer: Olive Garden Famous House Salad is not priced on its own at most restaurants because it comes with dine-in entrées and has 150 calories (October 2026). Crisp lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, red onion, pepperoncini and croutons with the signature Italian dressing.
What Is Famous House Salad?
It is part of the soup, salad and breadsticks lineup that comes unlimited with dine-in entrées.
Among the 8 soups, salad & breadsticks items with published nutrition, Famous House Salad is the 4th lightest at 150 calories, 10% below the section average of 168.
How Much Does Famous House Salad Cost?
Famous House Salad is not priced on its own at most restaurants because it comes with dine-in entrées. Restaurants in big cities, airports and tourist areas often charge more.
- Lighter: Minestrone Soup has 110 calories, saving 40.
Calories and Nutrition in Famous House Salad
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | 8% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 5% |
| Sodium | 770 mg | 33% |
*Based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Figures are for the dish as served, without extra sauces, sides or swaps.
About 58% of the energy comes from fat, 34% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein, so fat does most of the work.
How to Order Famous House Salad
- With a dine-in entrée, soup or salad refills are free, so you rarely need to order this separately.
- Ask for dressing on the side to control calories on the house salad.
- Order online or in the Olive Garden app for pickup to see your restaurant's exact price.
Dietary and Allergen Notes
- Famous House Salad is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
- It is not on the gluten-sensitive menu, so assume it contains wheat. See our gluten-sensitive options instead.
- For allergens, use the official Olive Garden allergen guide; recipes can change. Read our allergen guide for how to use it.
Similar Dishes
See every dish in Soups, Salad & Breadsticks or the full Olive Garden menu with prices.
Famous House Salad: Common Questions
How many calories are in Olive Garden Famous House Salad?
Famous House Salad has 150 calories, 3 g of protein and 770 mg of sodium, based on Olive Garden's published nutrition information.
Is Famous House Salad vegetarian?
Yes. Famous House Salad is vegetarian: it contains no meat or seafood. It may still contain dairy and eggs.
What is in the Olive Garden salad?
Iceberg and romaine, tomatoes, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini and croutons with grated cheese and Olive Garden's Italian dressing.
Is the Olive Garden salad unlimited?
Yes, when you dine in. It's refilled with any entrée or as part of Soup, Salad & Breadsticks.
Can you buy Olive Garden salad dressing?
Yes. Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing, including a light version, is sold in many U.S. grocery stores. We also have a copycat recipe.
How many calories are in the Olive Garden salad with dressing?
The salad is listed at 150 calories as served with dressing. Asking for dressing on the side lets you use less.