Nation’sRestaurantNews reports vegetarian dishes are popping up on a growing number of menus nationwide. For an idea of what’s being offered, below are just a few from Hard Rock Cafe.

• Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta: Diced Roma tomatoes marinated with chopped garlic, fresh basil and aged balsamic vinegar on olive oil-toasted ciabatta bread. Topped with parsley, grated Romano and shaved Parmesan cheese.
• Greek Salad: Mixed greens with sweet onion, julienne red bell peppers, pepperoncini peppers, cucumber slices and topped with kalamata olives, grape tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese. Those wanting a meat protein can add grilled shrimp, salmon or chicken.
• Grilled Veggie Sandwich: Toasted ciabatta bread with roasted garlic, leaf lettuce, seasoned grilled zucchini and yellow squash, served with a marinated portobello mushroom, roasted red bell pepper, grilled red onion rings and sliced tomato. It is served with salad and choice of dressing.
• Veggie Leggie: A grilled veggie patty is topped with grilled portobello mushroom, zucchini, yellow squash and roasted red pepper with lemon mayo, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato and grilled sweet onions, and served with a side salad.

 

 

“Vegetarians and health enthusiasts alike, now have an alternative when dinning out!” “Look for more and more chains to follow suit!”