Olive Garden Calories
Olive Garden calories don’t have to ruin your diet!
It’s Friday night, the first you’ve had without kids in… can you even remember how long? As you’re trying to fit into last year’s “little black dress” for date night with the hubby, you’re wondering if dinner at Olive Garden is really what you need to shed those last few stubborn pounds. Now, unless you’re planning to have the Tour of Italy (OG’s signature meal which combines lasagna, Alfredo, and chicken parmeasan, and 2000 calories) there are a few ways to have a wonderful Italian meal without submerging yourself in calories.
Asking questions is the first step. Did you know that The Olive Garden offers an olive oil and vinegar salad dressing with less than half the calories of their house dressing? The original salad boasts 201 calories, whereas the oil and vinegar salad only has 98 calories. They also offer a Low fat Italian dressing with only 37 calories. Don’t be afraid to ask the server about any healthier options that may not be listed on the menu.
Now, no one can go to The Olive Garden without having one of those heavenly, warm breadsticks, right? Beware, dieters! You’re looking at 140 calories each, and that’s without butter! It’ll take some willpower, but resisting all of those calories and carbohydrates is definitely a good decision.
As for entrees, here are some lower calorie options that are so good they get their own section in the menu:
1. Minestrone Soup (164 Calories)
2. Capellini Pomodoro (409 Calories)
3. Venetian Apricot Chicken (328 Calories)
4. Linguine alla Marinara (340 Calories)
5. Shrimp Primavera (483 Calories)
Pair any of those with an Olive Oil and Vinegar Salad and you’ve got yourself a great meal without the guilt of the Tour Of Italy! Olive Garden even offers a sugar free Torta di Chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth.
So, next time you find yourself sitting down to dinner at Olive Garden, wondering what to order that won’t automatically put ten more pounds on you, take a look at the Garden Fare menu and remember that Olive Garden calories don’t have to send you back to the gym!
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