Fish and chips are disappearing from pub and restaurant menus as demand for salad rockets.

New research revealed one in four restaurants, pubs and hotels have ditched fish and chips from their menus in the past two years.

The one-time staple at eateries across the UK has slipped from being the third most popular dish in 2011 to the eighth today.

In the past year salads served as a main course have soared by 54 per cent as they are increasingly demanded by health-conscious Britons.

Favourite salads include goats’ cheese, tuna, salmon, walnut and grilled chicken are now the fourth most popular dish on UK menus, despite not being in the 20 most popular pub dishes last year.

Fish and chips are disappearing from pub menus

Dishes featuring pulses and fruit have seen a massive increase in popularity with those featuring so-called super foods featuring on menus 75 per cent more than this time last year, according to a new report by consumer analyst Horizons, which studied eating habits at 800 restaurants, pubs and hotels.

Vegan dishes are on the up, with one in five eating out brands surveyed now offering a vegan option.

Getty Salads are soaring in popularity in pubs

Gluten-free terminology is also more common, having risen 90 per cent over the past two years and wheat-free options are up 80 per cent on menus since last year.

The decision by eating venues to remove fatting dishes like fish and chips from menus in favour of lower-calorie options is being driven by a health trend which is sweeping Briton.

As consumers attempt to live healthier lives, pubs and restaurants with traditional menus are tapping into the trend by offering more nutritious meals.

Getty Images Pizzas are still a popular choice

Recent reports have shown that nearly two in three Britons say they are cutting down on fatty food, while 60 per cent are eating less chocolate and sugary sweets.

However, the most popular meals on British menus are still burgers and pizzas, which can contain high levels of fat and salt.

Peter Backman, of Horizons, said: “The trend for healthy and lifestyle eating is becoming more and more popular and High Street menus now reflect this.”

A spokesman for the British Beer and Pub Association said: “There has been a tremendous diversification of menus so its not surprising to see some classic dishes falling off the list.

Top 10 dishes on UK menus in 2016:

Burger Pizza Chicken burger Salad main course Vegetarian burger Savoury pie Rump steak Fish and chips Vegetarian pasta 1Rib-eye steak

Top 10 dishes on UK menus in 2010:

Burger Pizza Mixed meat grill Fish and chips Chicken burger Chicken breast Sirloin steak Rump steak Chicken curry Roast chicken