What to eat at the Olive Garden?

marisposa

So im going out tomorrow with friends to the Olive Garden. Im trying to not eat anything too off the wall in calories. I am a vegetarian and I usually get the salad and soup. I like the minestrone soup but I just checked it is only 100 calories but the sodium is around 1200 for 1 bowl that is crazy. Anyone any suggestions of healthier things to get off the menu???

buckeyegirl0103

You can order any of their pastas as whole wheat.... I would say the apricot chicken, but since you are a vegetarian.....I have done just the whole wheat pasta with marinara before- don't remember the calories, but its not that bad. They do have a nutritional site you can check for other options!

stephenatl09

http://www.olivegarden.com/Menu/Nutrition/

miss_september

When I had to go there for a function with the in-laws, I ordered spaghetti marinara but only ate half (sent the other half home with brother in-law), ate 1 breadstick, and got my salad with dressing on the side so I could dip my fork in. Other than that, we did get coffee for dessert (instead of real dessert)--overall, however, I am not really a fan of olive garden, so I was trying to simply share the dining experience without completely derailing my day. Also, check out their website for nutrition info like the above poster suggests. Have fun! =-)