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Stock-Based Compensation (Recognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 26, 2012	Aug. 28, 2011
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 14.4	$ 11.5
Stock Options
Stock-based compensation expense	4.8	5.0
Restricted Stock/Restricted Stock Units
Stock-based compensation expense	0.6	1.3
Darden Stock Units
Stock-based compensation expense	4.8	2.1
Performance Stock Units
Stock-based compensation expense	3.7	2.6
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-based compensation expense	0.4	0.4
Director Compensation Program/Other
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0.1	$ 0.1

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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