What’s Keto At Olive Garden? (Keto Menu Guide)

In this menu guide, I’ll be highlighting the best keto options you can order at Olive Garden.

From side dishes to the main courses, it’s easy for keto dieters to enjoy a great low-carb meal at one of the most well known Italian restaurant chain’s in the United States.

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Table of Contents

• Olive Garden Menu Items
  • Lunch Entrées
  • Appetizers
  • Soups And Salads
  • Proteins
  • Dinner Entrées
  • Side Dishes
  • Sauces
• Common Questions asked when ordering keto at Olive Garden!
• Copycat Olive Garden Keto Recipes!
• Olive Garden Nutrition Information
• Gluten Free Olive Garden Menu Guide
• How To Order Keto Italian Food

Olive Garden Menu Items

Lunch Entrées

• Grilled Chicken Margherita(400 calories, 25g fat, 11 grams of carbs, 2 g fiber, 36 g protein) 9 g net carbs
• Chicken Piccata(370 calories, 22g fat, 12 grams of carbs, 3 g fiber, 32 g protein) 9 g net carbs

Appetizers

• Chicken Fingers(220 calories, 11g fat, 12 grams of carbs, 19 g protein)
• Stuffed Mushrooms(380 calories, 30g fat, 13 grams of carbs, 1g fiber, 15 g protein) 12 g net carbs
• Spicy Calabrian Chicken Tenders(900 calories, 67g fat, 19 grams of carbs, 4g fiber, 56 g protein) 15 g net carbs

Soups And Salads

• Minestrone(110 calories, 1g fat, 17 grams of carbs, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein) 13 g net carbs
• Zuppa Toscana Soup(220 calories, 15g fat, 15 grams of carbs, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein) 13 g net carbs
• Pasta e Fagioli(150 calories, 5g fat, 16 grams of carbs, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein) 13 g net carbs
• Famous House Salad + dressing + croutons(150 calories, 10g fat, 13 grams of carbs, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein) 11 g net carbs
• Famous House Salad + dressing, no croutons(110 calories, 8g fat, 7 grams of carbs, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein) 5 g net carbs
• Famous House Salad, no croutons or dressing(30 calories, 0g fat, 5 grams of carbs, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein) 3 g net carbs
• Italian dressing(80 calories, 8g fat, 2g carbs, 0 g protein)
• Low fat Italian dressing(30 calories, 2g fat, 2g carbs, 0 g protein)

Proteins

• Grilled chicken breasts(150 calories, 5g fat, 0.5g carbs, 27 g protein)
• Italian sausage, 2 links(470 calories, 39g fat, 2g carbs, 27 g protein)
• Meatballs, 3(480 calories, 40g fat, 7 grams of carbs, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein) 4 grams of net carbs
• Sautéed shrimp(60 calories, 0g fat, 0 grams of carbs, 14 g protein)

Dinner Entrées

• Herb-grilled Salmon fillet(460 calories, 29g fat, 9 grams of carbs, 5 g fiber, 45 g protein) 4 grams of net carbs
• Salmon Piccata(580 calories, 40g fat, 12 grams of carbs, 3g fiber, 45 g protein) 9 grams of net carbs
• Chicken Margherita(570 calories, 30g fat, 13 grams of carbs, 4 g fiber, 64 g protein) 9 grams of net carbs
• Chicken Piccata (530 calories, 27 g fat, 12 grams of carbs, 3g fiber, 60 g protein) 9 grams of net carbs
• Sweet or Spicy Italian Sausage Links(1 grams of net carbs)
• Tuscan Sirloin(1 grams of net carbs)

Side Dishes

• Side of steamed broccoli (35 calories, 0g fat, 7 grams of carbs, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein) 3 grams of net carbs
• Side of Parmesan crusted zucchini(90 calories, 7g fat, 5 grams of carbs, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein) 4 grams of net carbs
• Side of Garlic mashed potatoes(150 calories, 8g fat, 17 grams of carbs, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein) 15 grams of net carbs
• Side Salad(1 grams of net carbs)
• Side of Parmesan Garlic Broccoli(4 grams of net carbs)

Sauces

• Alfredo sauce(440 calories, 43g fat, 5 grams of carbs, 8 g protein)
• Marinara sauce(90 calories, 5g fat, 11 grams of carbs, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein) 9 grams of net carbs
• Five Cheese Marinara sauce(220 calories, 17g fat, 11 grams of carbs, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein) 10 grams of net carbs

Common Questions asked when ordering keto at Olive Garden!

Copycat Olive Garden Keto Recipes!

Zucchini Noodles Recipe With Healthy Alfredo Sauce

Keto zucchini noodles Alfredo (keto zoodles) has a rich, creamy sauce that’s low carb and gluten-free. It’s the best zucchini Alfredo ever!

-Wholesome Yum

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Keto Zucchini ‘Noodles’ with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Let’s take a look at our recipe for keto zucchini noodles with creamy tomato sauce to show that substituting pasta does not mean substituting flavor.

-In The Kitch

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Zoodles Primavera Olive Garden

Olive Garden Zoodles Primavera is the best zucchini pasta recipe EVER!! Perfectly tender-crisp and colorful veggies in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s the perfect meal to make with seasonal veggies, but this healthy pasta primavera is so scrumptious, you’ll want it all year long! 

-The Slow Roasted Italian

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Creamy Vegan Italian Dressing Recipe

This vegan Italian salad dressing recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. Packed with flavor, it’s a great replacement for store-bought options. Free from dairy, gluten, soy and grains.

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Fast Lemon and Butter Massaged Broccoli

These roasted broccoli florets are so crispy and delicious.  Filled with a lemony and butter flavor you'll love how tasty they are.

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Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Tired of plain old tomato sauce? This roasted red pepper sauce is the perfect swap! You can use it in pasta dishes, baked vegetables, eggplant parm and more! It's easy to make with only 9 ingredients. Make it ahead on the weekend for quick weeknight family meals!

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Soft Gluten Free Breadsticks

Just like the garlic breadsticks at Olive Garden, these gluten free breadsticks are pillow-soft inside with savory garlic butter all over, and a thin, crisp shell that shatters when you bite into them.

-Gluten Free On A Shoestring

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Gluten Free Garlic Breadsticks

The only way to complete your favorite Italian meals is with a basket of Gluten Free Garlic Breadsticks. Soft and fluffy, and baked till perfectly golden brown, each one is then slathered with garlic butter to make them irresistible. Use them to scoop up any sauce left in your dish or serve with a bowl of marinara sauce for a tasty appetizer! 

-Cupcakes And Kale Chips

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Easy Gluten-Free Breadsticks (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

Incredibly crunchy and highly snackable, these easy homemade gluten-free breadsticks (grissini breadsticks) are the perfect in-between meal snack or appetizer. Dip them in olive oil, hummus or red pepper dip, or enjoy them alone. Totally dairy-free, and vegan too, but no one would guess!

-Dish By Dish

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Keto Creamy Pesto Sauce

This easy keto creamy pesto sauce is made with spinach and walnuts for a tasty and inexpensive chicken and zucchini one pan dinner! You can also use this creamy pasta sauce on regular pasta, chicken, fish, rice, etc.

-My Life Cook Book

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Olive Garden Nutrition Information

You can find all of the nutritional information for all of the menu items at Olive Garden by clicking here.

Gluten Free Olive Garden Menu Guide

In this Olive Garden gluten free menu guide, I’ll highlight all the gluten free menu items, sides, and other gluten-sensitive options available at Olive Garden.

I will also address any common questions asked when ordering gluten free at Olive Garden. 

How To Order Keto Italian Food

Read my guide on how to order keto Italian food at an Italian restaurant, how to order off the menu, which appetizers and main courses to enjoy and which common ingredients you should avoid.