BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 16, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS ) serving classic noodle and pasta dishes from around the world, today announced the launch of four springtime dishes that will be available for a limited time. The new items include a classic Margherita Flatbread , Backyard Barbecue Chicken Salad, Asparagus di Parma and Rustic Hummus . The new items will be available at all restaurants nationwide beginning Wednesday, April 16.
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"We love offering seasonal dishes like these because it allows us to introduce really fresh ingredients like corn cut straight from the cob and asparagus," said Erin Murphy, Senior Manager of Communications at Noodles & Company. "We're called Your World Kitchen because our guests can order their favorite flavors from around the world and these new dishes allow us to bring an even wider variety of global flavors to our guests."
Noodles & Company's new spring menu items include:
- Margherita Flatbread – Fresh whole leaf basil, Roma tomato, a custom blend of Italian seasonings, feta and Parmesan cheese toasted atop flatbread.
- Backyard Barbecue Chicken Salad – This fan favorite is returning to the menu by popular demand! Pulled chicken breast tossed in barbecue sauce, fresh-cut corn, Roma tomato and red cabbage over mixed greens with tangy coleslaw dressing.
- Asparagus di Parma – Fresh asparagus, white wine butter sauce, mushrooms and tomato tossed with spaghetti noodles. Served with Parmesan-crusted chicken breast and finished with a lemon wedge and a dusting of Parmesan cheese.
- Rustic Hummus – Rustic Hummus served with fresh cucumber, red bell pepper, broccoli and pita chips. Topped with a Kalamata olive and fresh lemon wedge.
Noodles & Company has more than 380 restaurant locations across the United States and delivers its globally inspired, cooked-to-order menu in a real bowl, delivered to the table with a smile. Its menu consists of more than 25 fresh, customizable dishes that are prepared quickly with quality ingredients. Favorites include the sweet and spicy Indonesian Peanut Sauté, Med Salad with grilled chicken and the popular Wisconsin Mac & Cheese.
About Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company is a fast-casual restaurant chain where its globally inspired dishes come together to create Your World Kitchen . It is a restaurant where Japanese Pan Noodles rest comfortably next to Penne Rosa and Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, but where world flavors don't end at just noodles. Inspired by some of the world's most celebrated flavor combinations, Noodles & Company's menu offers appetizers, soups, salads and sandwiches, too. Everything is made fresh to order, just as you like it, using quality ingredients. Dishes are delivered to the table allowing guests time to sit and relax or grab a quick bite. With more than 380 locations nationwide, from California to Connecticut, guests can find a location nearest them and take a tour of the global menu by visiting www.noodles.com .
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