The vegan options at Ruby Tuesday include the infamous Ruby Tuesday Fresh Garden Salad Bar with unlimited veggies, beans and other toppings along with a few other menu items!
We think Ruby Tuesday is a hidden gem that a lot of us don’t think about eating vegan at but with the garden bar and now an Impossible Burger, you can have the best of both worlds.
We share all of the details on the new Impossible Burger below along with an ingredient list for the bun that has caused some confusion in the FAQ below.
Vegan Options at Ruby Tuesday
Fresh Garden Bar
Ruby Tuesday offers a salad bar where you can create your perfect salad.
You have the option to order just the salad bar or add it to your entree.
Greens
- Chopped Romaine
- Field Greens
- Baby Spinach
- Chopped Iceberg Lettuce
Veggies, Beans & Toppings
May vary by location.
- Corn
- Artichoke Hearts
- Banana Peppers
- Pickled Beets
- Black Olives
- Broccoli Florets
- Carrots
- Cauliflower Florets
- Sliced Cucumbers
- Celery Sticks
- Onion
- Grape Tomatoes
- Grapes
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Pepper Strips
- Pepperoncini
- Sliced Baby Bellas
- Mandarin Oranges
- Pico de Gallo
- Edamame
- Garbanzo Beans
- Green Peas
- Dried Cranberries (contain oil)
- Sunflower Seeds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Crispy Onion
- Wasabi Peas
- Crispy Cucumbers (contain oil)
- Crispy Jalapenos (contain oil)
- Cucumber Salad (contains oil)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Croutons
Salad Bar Dressings
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Golden Italian Dressing
- Balsamic Vinegar (oil-free)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pasta
- Pasta Marinara. Order with NO cheese … comes with penne pasta, tomato basil sauce and a breadstick
Burger
*Shares a cooking surface with animal menu items. More information on the bun is in the FAQ.
- Impossible Indulgent Burger* … comes with Impossible’s Indulgent patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a toasted brioche bun.
Burger Toppings
These are other burger toppings you could get.
- Guacamole
- Red Onion
- Crispy Jalapenos
- Cooked Baby Bellas
- Grilled Onions
Sides
- Fries*
- Tater Tots*
- Baked Potato
- Roasted Baby Bellas^
- Grilled Zucchini^
- Steamed Broccoli
- Roasted Corn^
- Roasted Vegetable Soup
^contain a vegan-friendly liquid margarine.
Kid’s Menu
A vegan-friendly liquid margarine is used on the pasta. It’s not actually dairy butter.
- Tomato Basil Pasta
- Buttery Pasta
- Grilled Zucchini
- Steamed Broccoli
- French Fries*
- Tater Tots*
- Grapes
* As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross-contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.
Ruby Tuesday Vegan FAQ
Is Ruby Tuesday’s Breadstick Vegan?
Yes! A breadstick comes with your pasta and we consider it accidentally vegan. According to Ruby Tuesday’s nutrition and allergen guide, the ingredients are:
Flour ( Wheat, Malted Barley), Water, Potato Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Wheat Gluten, Contains Less Than 2% Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Yeast, Monoglycerides, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Sea Salt, Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ammonium Chloride, Enriched With (Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid) And, Calcium Propionate (Preservative). Contains: Wheat
Are Ruby Tuesday croutons vegan?
Yes! Ruby Tuesda’s croutons used to contain dairy. They no longer do! We consider them accidentally vegan. Here is the ingredient list. You choose your level of comfort.
Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate, Canola Oil, Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane, Folic Acid, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin (Vit B3), Reduced Iron, Riboflavin (Vit B2), Salt, Soybean Oil (Unrefined), Sugar, TBHQ, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit B1), Water, Wheat Flour, Wheat Ingredients
Is Ruby Tueday’s Brioche Bun Vegan?
Yes… We consider Ruby Tuesday’s Brioche Bun to be accidentally vegan. The ingredients according to their nutrition and allergens guide are:
Brioche Bun (Unbuttered) [Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Margarine (Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Mono- And Diglycerides (Plant), Artificial Flavor, Colored With Annatto, Calcium Disodium EDTA [Preservative], Vitamin A Palmitate Added), Yeast, Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Wheat Gluten, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Dextrose, Calcium Sulfate, Dough Conditioners (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate (Plant), Monoglycerides (Plant), Mono- And Diglycerides (Plant), Distilled Monoglycerides (Plant), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Iodate, DATEM, Ethoxylated Mono- And Diglycerides (Plant), Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid), Colored With Annatto Extract, And Turmeric Oleoresin, Glaze (Water, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Proteins, Wheat Maltodextrins, Wheat Dextrose, Corn Starch), Calcium Propionate (To Retard Spoilage) ], Liquid Margarine [Beta Carotene, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Liquid Soybean Oil, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Sodium Benzoate, Soy Lecithin, Vegetable Mono & Diglycerades, Vitamin A Palmitate, Water ]
There is a “buttery spread” on top. They use a vegan-friendly liquid margarine:
Beta Carotene, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Liquid Soybean Oil, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Sodium Benzoate, Soy Lecithin, Vegetable Mono & Diglycerades, Vitamin A Palmitate, Water
Is Ruby Tuesday’s Gluten-Free Bun Vegan?
No. Ruby Tuesday’s gluten-free bun contains egg.
What Are the Ingredients in Ruby Tuesday’s Vegetable Soup?
According to Ruby Tuesday’s allergen and nutrition guide, their Roasted Vegetable Soup contains:
Black Pepper, Cabbage, Cane Juice, Canola Oil, Carrot Powder, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Citric Acid, Corn, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, Edamame, Green Beans, Green Peppers, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Onion Powder, Onions, Potassium Sorbate, Potato Flour, Potatoes, Red Bell Peppers, Salt, Sea Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Soybean Oil, Spices, Sugar, Tomato Concentrate, Tomato Paste, Turmeric, Water, Zucchini
Are Ruby Tuesday’s Onion Rings Vegan?
No. Ruby Tuesday’s onion rings contain dairy.
Is Ruby Tuesday’s Rice Pilaf Vegan?
No. Ruby Tuesday’s rice pilaf contains dairy and animal stock.
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More Links & Info
- Ruby Tuesday is a sit-down casual dining restaurant chain with almost 500 locations, the majority of which are located up and down the eastern US.
- If you’d like to see all the options on Ruby Tuesday’s menu, check out Ruby Tuesday’s Full Menu
- Ruby Tuesday has a pretty cool interactive Allergen Menu where you can choose what allergens you’d like to avoid and it shows you what on their menu fits and even gives some modification suggestions.
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