Nutrition

Have a question about nutrition? Thinking about becoming vegetarian or looking for the best way to eat for you? Concerned about your weight or health, food allergies or intolerances? Nutrition counseling services are available to all SU students, staff and faculty. There is no charge and all counseling is confidential.

Schedule an appointment with the Dietitian

Guide to College Student Nutrition Survival (PDF)

Skip the wait and order ahead. Gluten Free Pasta, Pizza, and Vegan Cheese Pizza may be ordered in advance by calling 410-548-5598!

We believe in a personalized approach to eating and improving your health.

Terry Passano, RDN, LDN, CLT Dietitian Dining Services

Meet the Dietitian

Terry has been a dietitian since 1991, focused on food sensitivities, functional and integrative nutrition. She is aware and up-to-date on all the current health trends, including holistic approaches to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you have any questions or would like to set up a consultation with Terry, please contact her at thpassano@salisbury.edu 410-548-9112.

Inside look at the Commons Dining Hall Serving Food

A Message from SU’s Dietitian

The path to nourishing and joyful meals is to eat a variety of foods in the amounts right for you. Since Salisbury University Dining Services is self-operated, students benefit from the services of a registered dietitian. Terry Passano, RDN LDN provides free one-on-one services to help students with healthy eating and other challenges.

Explore Our Services

We offer many services that will help you with all your dietary needs.

Vegetarian & Vegan Dining

The vegan/vegetarian population at SU is growing. In response to this growth, UDS is increasing the dining options available to the vegans and vegetarians we serve. Let's take a tour of the Commons Marketplace from a vegan/vegetarian perspective.

Plato’s Plate
Serves vegan and vegetarian dishes for lunch and dinner daily.

Lotsa Pasta
Includes among its daily menu items a vegan marinara sauce and vegetarian alfredo sauce.

Wok 'n' Roll
A very popular kiosk with vegetarian students. Here you can have a stir-fry cooked to order while you wait. Wok 'n' Roll offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables along with tofu as a protein source.

Sabrosa
Serving up Burritos, Bowls and Tacos, Sabrosa offers vegetarian beans and white rice daily along with guacamole, cheeses and salsas.

S.S. Grillers
Looking for a burger? (Vegetarian of course!) Head over to S.S. Grillers where vegetarian and vegan burgers are available as requested.

Pizza
Cheese pizza is served daily while other vegetarian favorites such as Broccoli Alfredo and Mac ‘n Cheese Pizza are on the menu. Bread sticks with dipping sauces and calzones are also on the menu.

Deli and Soups
Vegetarian or vegan soups are served daily. Build your favorite sandwich or have a grilled cheese at the Deli.

Breakfast
Of course we have eggs, many ways, also check out the hot cereals and yogurt bar, avocado toast and dairy free milks for cereals.

Also Look For...
Fresh fruit at the fruit stand and crisp veggies at the salad bar. Thirsty? Soy and almond milk are always available, along with fruit juice, condiments and more at the deli.

We try to make it as easy as possible for our vegan and vegetarian students to enjoy healthy meals. Look on our website’s menu for the vegan and vegetarian icons to find these dishes at all locations in Commons. For assistance in perfecting your vegan/vegetarian diet visit Terry, please contact her at thpassano@salisbury.edu, 410-548-9112.
Food Allergies and Intolerances
- Allergen Information Page (PDF)
Stay Safe and Eat Well

Salisbury University Dining Services recognizes that some students have one or more food allergies or intolerances that require them to carefully manage their diets. Students with special requests are strongly encouraged to make us aware of these needs as early as possible. We make every effort to provide helpful information to our campus community. Our chefs, managers and dietician are available to work with individual students to determine the dining strategy that best meets your personal needs. Our goal is to provide each student with the resources needed to successfully manage their food allergies and enjoy their dining experience.

Menus and Labeling

Menus are posted on our website with nutrition label information provided for each menu item. To ease your search for allergen friendly foods, use the filtering feature which allows you to filter for any allergen or ingredient. For example, see all foods that do not contain wheat.

We do offer Honey Nut Cheerios, almond milk and individual containers of peanut butter. When nuts are used it is clearly marked as an allergen on our menu webpage.

Gluten Friendly Dining

At UDS we try to make it as easy as possible to manage gluten intolerances. Let’s take a tour of Commons Dining from a gluten sensitive perspective.

Bistro
Bistro will serve only nut free foods, including nut free desserts. This is also where to find the gluten free only toaster, and allergen refrigerator. The refrigerator contains specialty items for those managing allergies. All items in it are not allergen free. For example a gluten free bread may contain eggs, and a vegan dressing may contain soy.

Grillers & Deli
Looking for a burger? Gluten free rolls and bread are available here.

Lotsa Pasta
Gluten friendly marinara and alfredo sauce are served daily. Gluten free pasta is available upon request.

Pizza
Gluten free pizza crust is available. It is cooked on a clean, gluten free surface to avoid cross contact while cooking.

Plato’s Plate
Serves gluten friendly, vegan and vegetarian dishes. Here you will find baked sweet and white potatoes daily. Gluten free desserts are served here.

Sabrosa
Serving up burritos, bowls and tacos, Sabrosa offers gluten friendly proteins, corn tortilla’s and rice bowls made to order.

Wok n Roll
Build your own stir fry. Rice and gluten free tamari are offered here however we do not offer a gluten free wok for cooking. This area may be appropriate for gluten sensitive guests but not for those that need to be 100% gluten free as in celiac disease.

We try to make it as easy as possible for our gluten sensitive and allergy students to enjoy fun, healthy meals. Look at our website menu to identify your safe food choices. For assistance in managing your gluten restricted diet visit University Dietician,Terry Passano at thpassano@salisbury.edu or 410-548-9112.

Food Allergy Disclaimer

Salisbury University Dining Services does our best to accommodate the dining needs of our customers. We make every effort to identify potential allergens in our menus. Food production staff are instructed on the severity of food allergies and proper technique to avoid cross contact.For items labeled gluten-friendly, the manufacturer ingredient labels have been reviewed and some do not contain a certified gluten-free seal. We identify top allergens in our foods and offer gluten friendly options, but we cannot guarantee food items will be 100% free of incidental contact with gluten or allergens. Allergen information provided on our website is based on information from our suppliers. There is the possibility that manufacturers of the foods we use could change the formulation or substitute at any time, without notice. Salisbury University Dining Services will not assume any liability for adverse reactions of food consumed, or items one may come in contact with while eating at any University establishment. When In doubt about a food’s safety, ask the manager on duty for assistance. Students with food allergies are encouraged to contact Dining Services for additional information and/or support and to visit our allergen information page. You are also invited to meet with University Dietician , Terry Passano, who can help you with an individualized management approach. Contact Terry at thpassano@salisbury.edu or 410-548-9112.
Smart Choice

At Salisbury Dining Services we offer a variety of foods; some are nourishing choices while some are high in fat and sugar. It’s important to remember that all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle when there is balance, moderation and a focus on consuming a variety of foods including an assortment of colorful vegetables and fruits.

To make finding nutritious foods easier we have developed the Smart Choice program. These dishes contain beneficial nutrients that support our minds and bodies and are low in nutrients many Americans need to avoid or eat less of. They are also free of additives on Center for Science in the Public Interests “avoid” list.

Smart Choices are low in saturated fat, moderate in sodium and added sugar and/or contain one or more beneficial ingredients. These include healthy fats such as those found in olives, olive oil, avocado, salmon and seeds and phytonutrients, also called phytochemicals or bioactives, that are found in plant foods.

Look for the Smart Choice icon

For more information on eating well or nutrition concerns contact University Dietitian Terry Passano at thpassano@salisbury.edu

Dr. DiBartolo and Terry Passano talk about food

Cooking for Health

Enjoy a Detox Salad using cruciferous vegetables broccoli, kale and cauliflower, with some added extras for flavor and sweetness! It's yummy and good for you!

Learn how to make Campus kitchen friendly Stir-fry

Nutritious Nibble

Check out the latest Nutritious Nibble newsletters from the Dining Services dietitian below:

The Nutritious Nibble
2020
2019
2018
2017