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Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Nando's quietly axes side dish from restaurant menus nationwide
First introduced back in November 2023, the side dish consisted of mixed salad leaves, a sweet and herby vinegar dressing, extra virgin olive oil and toasted peri-peri seeds Nando's has confirmed that one of its "healthy" menu dishes has been permanently axed. The peri peri chicken chain quietly removed its Leafy Green Salad from its menus nationwide last October. First introduced back in November 2023, the side dish consisted of mixed salad leaves, a sweet and herby vinegar dressing, extra virgin olive oil and toasted peri-peri seeds. Posting the news to Reddit, one fan of the dish said it "great to have a healthy option." For those disappointed over the news, shouldn't worry as Nando's has replaced the side salad option on its menus. with a new dish this month. Those who want a lighter option can now get the Portuguese Tomato Salad. The new option - which will set you back £4.50 - consists of semi-dried, sweet baby and salad tomatoes, cucumber moons, and pink pickled onions in a light salad dressing. Nando's has not confirmed whether the new salad dish will become a permanent fixture on its menu, however, it says it "hopes" the new salad will be "evergreen". Salad lovers will not miss out at Nando's as it has also added two salad dishes to its menu this month. The first is a return of a beloved fan favourite - the Mediterranean Salad. First introduced to menus back in 2019 and currently costing £9.25, the dish consists of a medley of semi-dried and sweet baby tomatoes, olives, feta, cucumber moons and pink pickled onions on a bed of mixed leaves, with Rozendal vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. The PERI-PERI chain has confirmed that this options will not be sticking around saying "it's here for a good time, not a long time.' The second salad on Nando's menu is the Caesar Salad also priced at £9.25. Introduced on May 14, it consists of crunchy cos lettuce with a rich, creamy dressing topped with grated Italian hard cheese and herby toasted croutons. Again, this salad will not be on the menu for long. On the menu changes, a Nando's spokesperson said: 'We regularly make updates to our menus and introduce new ingredients and flavours which our fans love. Leafy Green Salad came off the menu in October, but alternative salad options and sides are available.' These are not the only new items on the Nando's menu. Alongside the new salads, Nando's has introduced a new veggie burger called "The Big Cheese" which will set you back £9.25 on its own or £15.50 with sides. The dish features grilled halloumi, red pepper and pineapple salsa, sliced avocado, and Churrasco PERinaise, served in a soft Portuguese roll. Fans of Nando's can also try "Summer Grains" and its "Charred corn". Costing £4.25, Nando's Summer Grains features mixed grains with green chickpeas and dried apricots in lemon and oil, drizzled with a yoghurt dressing. For the second, customers can get charred smoky sweetcorn in a creamy, garlic sauce topped with spring onions and PERi-Salt for £5. The peri peri restaurant has also introduced a brand new dip costing £1.25, which it says will be loved by fans of its Halloumi Sticks.
Rhyl Journal
13-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Nando's new menu for May 2025 - full list of new items
The May menu will bring new food, drinks and dips to the chain's restaurants across the country. From a new dip to a firm favourite already on the menu to a new burger, there is plenty to sink your teeth into – let's take a look. Nando's new burger The Big Cheese (Image: Nando's) One of the new items is The Big Cheese, which is a new burger made with grilled halloumi, red pepper and pineapple salsa, sliced avocado and Churrasco PERinaise. The Big Cheese is priced at £9.25 / £15.50. Halloumi fans are being treated to a new dip, PERi-Honey. Described as the "sweetwave you've been waiting for", Nando's says "once you've tried it, you'll want it on everything". PERi-Honey is £1.25 or you can get Halloumi Sticks with PERi-Honey for £4.95. Halloumi Sticks with PERi-Honey (Image: Nando's) Another new item added is the Summer Grains side, offering mixed grains with green chickpeas and dried apricots in lemon and oil, drizzled with a creamy yoghurt dressing. This is alongside another new side, Charred Corn, which is smoky sweetcorn in a creamy, garlicky sauce topped with fresh spring onions and PERi-Salt. Charred Corn is £5 with Summer Grains £4.25. Nando's has also launched its Tropical Quencher drink, for the "ultimate summer slurp2, priced at £4.25. It follows the recent launch of Extra Saucy Wings, putting secret sauce PERi-Flamer on the menu for the first time. Nando's customers can buy items from the new May menu from Tuesday, May 13. As well as the new menu, Nando's has launched a national sauce vote, inviting fans to vote to bring back their favourite spice this summer. Recommended reading: 'Beloved' Toblerone chocolate bar discontinued after 'difficult decision' From Smoky Churrasco and Garlic BBQ to Nando's x Fanta, there is plenty to choose from. Fans can vote for a new spice from May 13 to June 17, by using the QR code in-restaurant or by heading to the Nando's website. The winning guest spice will launch on the PERi-ometer in all UK & Ireland restaurants just in time for a summer fling.
South Wales Guardian
13-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Nando's new menu for May 2025 - full list of new items
The May menu will bring new food, drinks and dips to the chain's restaurants across the country. From a new dip to a firm favourite already on the menu to a new burger, there is plenty to sink your teeth into – let's take a look. Nando's new burger The Big Cheese (Image: Nando's) One of the new items is The Big Cheese, which is a new burger made with grilled halloumi, red pepper and pineapple salsa, sliced avocado and Churrasco PERinaise. The Big Cheese is priced at £9.25 / £15.50. Halloumi fans are being treated to a new dip, PERi-Honey. Described as the "sweetwave you've been waiting for", Nando's says "once you've tried it, you'll want it on everything". PERi-Honey is £1.25 or you can get Halloumi Sticks with PERi-Honey for £4.95. Halloumi Sticks with PERi-Honey (Image: Nando's) Another new item added is the Summer Grains side, offering mixed grains with green chickpeas and dried apricots in lemon and oil, drizzled with a creamy yoghurt dressing. This is alongside another new side, Charred Corn, which is smoky sweetcorn in a creamy, garlicky sauce topped with fresh spring onions and PERi-Salt. Charred Corn is £5 with Summer Grains £4.25. Nando's has also launched its Tropical Quencher drink, for the "ultimate summer slurp2, priced at £4.25. It follows the recent launch of Extra Saucy Wings, putting secret sauce PERi-Flamer on the menu for the first time. Nando's customers can buy items from the new May menu from Tuesday, May 13. As well as the new menu, Nando's has launched a national sauce vote, inviting fans to vote to bring back their favourite spice this summer. Recommended reading: 'Beloved' Toblerone chocolate bar discontinued after 'difficult decision' From Smoky Churrasco and Garlic BBQ to Nando's x Fanta, there is plenty to choose from. Fans can vote for a new spice from May 13 to June 17, by using the QR code in-restaurant or by heading to the Nando's website. The winning guest spice will launch on the PERi-ometer in all UK & Ireland restaurants just in time for a summer fling.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Nando's reveals menu shake-up with five new items including burger and drink that will be perfect for summer
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NANDO'S has just dropped its summer menu, and it's full of hot new arrivals. The popular chicken chain has introduced a mix of new menu items, from cheese-filled burgers to fresh dipping sauces. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Nando's has just released its new summer menu items Credit: Getty 2 The restaurant has also brought out a new summer drink Credit: Nando's UK The Big Cheese a juicy new burger packed with grilled halloumi, red pepper and pineapple salsa, creamy avocado slices, and slathered in the new Churrasco PERinaise. But it doesn't stop there. Halloumi lovers are getting another treat with Halloumi Sticks and a brand new PERi-Honey dip – a sweet, sticky twist that fans are already calling 'addictive.' The Halloumi Sticks & Dip with PERi-Honey will cost £4.95. The dip will also be available as an extra for £1.25. Also landing on the menu is a new Summer Grains salad which is a mix of chickpeas, dried apricots, lemon oil and yoghurt dressing. The Summer Grains salad will cost £4.25. It'll also be adding Charred Corn, slathered in a garlicky sauce and finished with PERi-Salt and spring onions, all for £5. And to wash it all down, Nando's is bringing out a new summer drink. The Tropical Quencher will retail for £4.25. New menu items Here's what's coming to Nando's stores this summer: Halloumi Sticks & Dip with PERi-Honey (serves 2) £4.95 The Big Cheese, £9.25 / £15.50 Charred Corn, £5.00 Summer Grains, £4.25 PERi-Honey, £1.25 Tropical Quencher, £4.25 Nando's is also inviting customers to help decide which limited-edition sauce should return to the menu. Options include former guest flavours such as Smoky Churrasco, Garlic BBQ, and the Fanta collaboration. The winning flavour is expected to return later this summer. Nandos fans say as Aldi stocks a replica range - including their peri-peri fries for just £1.49 This initiative follows the recent recent launch of Extra Saucy Wings, now served with PERi-Flamer—a previously off-menu sauce that had circulated among loyal fans online. PERi-Flamer is now formally available in restaurants and through delivery, marking its first official appearance on the menu. More recently, Aldi recently launched its own Nando's-style dupe range, sparking debate among fans about whether it could match up to the real thing. The new range had a massive variety of menu classics, including a half chicken (£3.99), chicken breast sizzlers (£3.69) or chicken thigh fillets (3.29). There even offered yummy appetisers, like spicy mixed olives (£1.69) or halloumi sticks with chilli jam (£2.49) to choose from.
