Side Italian Salad

A Fresh Accent to Any Meal
The Side Italian Salad is the perfect companion to your entrée fresh mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, olives, and a sprinkle of Italian cheeses, all tossed in our house vinaigrette. It delivers bold flavor in a lighter size, making it an excellent starter or side dish.

What’s Inside

• Fresh mixed greens
• Tomatoes & red onions
• Kalamata olives
• Italian cheeses
• House vinaigrette

Allergen Information

Contains:

• Dairy (cheese)
• Possible soy (vinaigrette)
• Wheat (if croutons are added)

Nutrition Facts (Approximate, Side Portion)

• Calories: 2040
• Protein: ~10g
• Fat: ~25g
• Carbs: ~15g
• Sodium: Moderate

Recommended Pairings

• Lasagne: A hearty pasta balanced with fresh salad
• Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops: Crisp greens to pair with savory chops
• Blackberry Sangria Pitcher: A fruity, refreshing complement

How to Order

• Add as a side salad when choosing any entrée
• Customize through the app or online ordering
• Upgrade with extra toppings or protein

Final Bite: Fresh, Flavorful, and Just Enough

The Side Italian Salad is a lighter way to enjoy the bold flavors of Italy perfect as a starter or alongside your main dish. Explore more by visiting the official Carrabba’s Italian Grill Menu.

Why the Side Italian Salad Is a Fresh Accent to Any Meal

A fresh accent to any meal. The Side Italian Salad is the perfect companion to your entree: fresh mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, olives, and a house vinaigrette. It is the side that brings brightness and crunch to rich Italian entrees, balancing hearty pastas and grilled meats with something light.

The side salad is an underrated part of the meal. It wakes up the palate before or alongside the main course, and its fresh vegetables add texture and color to the plate. This is a lighter way to enjoy the bold flavors of Italy, perfect as a starter or alongside your main dish.

Flavor and Ingredient Highlights

The build is classic Italian: fresh mixed greens as the base, tomatoes and red onions for sweetness and bite, kalamata olives for a briny punch, Italian cheeses for savory richness, and a house vinaigrette to tie it together. Each ingredient plays a role, and the combination is familiar in the best way.

The recommended pairings show its range: with Lasagne, the fresh salad balances the hearty pasta; with Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops, the crisp greens pair with the savory chops; and with the Blackberry Sangria Pitcher, the fruity drink is a refreshing complement. Allergen-wise, it contains dairy (cheese), possible soy (vinaigrette), and wheat if croutons are added.

Nutrition Context

The Side Italian Salad is listed at approximately 2040 calories for the side portion, with about 10 grams of protein, 25 grams of fat, and 15 grams of carbohydrates, and sodium rated moderate. For a side salad, these numbers are on the high side, reflecting the cheese and vinaigrette.

The 25 grams of fat come primarily from the cheese and the house vinaigrette. Diners watching calories can ask for dressing on the side, a simple change that keeps the fresh vegetables while cutting back. Sodium is moderate, which is reasonable for a dressed salad.

Ordering Tips

Add the Side Italian Salad when choosing any entree. It can be customized through the app or online ordering, and you can upgrade with extra toppings or protein. Prices vary by location, so check your local menu.

When ordering, consider what the salad needs to balance: rich, cheesy entrees benefit most from the fresh crunch. If you want a lighter version, ask for the vinaigrette on the side and skip the croutons.

FAQs

What is in the Side Italian Salad? Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, Italian cheeses, and house vinaigrette.

How many calories does it have? Approximately 2040 calories for the side portion, with about 10g protein, 25g fat, and 15g carbohydrates.

Does it contain dairy? Yes, it contains dairy (cheese), and possible soy from the vinaigrette.

Can I customize it? Yes, it can be customized through the app or online ordering, and upgraded with extra toppings or protein.

Is it available with any entree? Yes, add it as a side salad when choosing any entree.

What entrees pair well with it? Lasagne, Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops, and the Blackberry Sangria Pitcher are the recommended pairings.

Is it a light option? It is described as a lighter way to enjoy the bold flavors of Italy, perfect as a starter or alongside your main dish.