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By Mary Hartley, RD
Director of Nutrition

Why does Olive Garden salad have 350 calories?
Asked by 51annette on Oct 26, 2009 in Weight Loss




Answer

The Olive Garden Garden-Fresh Salad gets the bulk of its calories from the signature Italian dressing and other calories from the olives, croutons, and vegetables.  Ask for fat-free dressing or dressing-on-the-side to save calories if you wish. 



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