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Veggie Grill launches LTO menu featuring local ingredients

April 28, 2014

Veggie Grill has launched four new spring menu items featuring California-farmed ingredients. The offerings will be available for six weeks throughout the state and include:

• Strawberry Arugula Salad:Local organic strawberries sourced from Naturripe Farms; prepared with a new-to-market almond ricotta cheese from Kite Hill, grilled asparagus, wild arugula, baby spinach, red onion, yellow beets, pomegranate, roasted salted pecans, and micro greens topped with strawberry vinaigrette;
• Strawberry Parfait: Local organic strawberries, topped with VG-Crema and mint;
• Grilled Asparagus Side: Fresh asparagus grilled and sprinkled with sea salt and pepper;
• Asparagus Soup with Tarragon: Fresh asparagus soup infused with tarragon.

According to a news release, the limited time items are priced between $3.95 and $9.95.

"We are excited to introduce these farm-fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables that have been carefully blended into flavorful new dishes," Greg Dollarhyde, chief energizing officer, said in the release. "The new limited time spring additions which include seasonal favorites like strawberries and asparagus are picked from California farms at their peak of freshness to provide additional innovative options to our guests."