Fall For Taste-full Salads

Tired of the same old bland, boring salad? Here are some terrific ideas to serve up salads your family and friends will be asking for again.

(Family Features) Autumn schedules can set life into warp speed, so make dinner plans a snap with sensational new salad solutions that kick-start fresh meals and deliver big on flavor.

The surprising and delightful varieties of leafy greens now available can deliver a unique and fresh taste experience whether as a side salad or a meal. Adventurous salad eaters no longer have to settle for the so-so -instead they can find stand-out fresh salads with eye-catching colors, an array of textures and a perfect balance of sweet and bold flavors. The fresh tasting and salad blends from Fresh Express now to the produce aisle can be tossed in your favorite vinaigrette for a delicious side dish. Or, add rotisserie chicken to make it a satisfying entrée.

Ready-to-dress right out of the package, new premium lettuce blends can inspire fresh menus and delicious meals everyday, right up to and including the holidays. Try these easy and flavorful tips:

• Top fancy greens with sliced roasted pork tenderloin and wedges of fresh plum; dress lightly with a ginger marinade and a pinch of sea salt
• Shred rotisserie chicken to top baby spinach and sliced red onion; dress with some chicken juices and a touch of vinegar
• Toss diced ham, golden raisins, peanuts and sweet tender greens with a curry-seasoned vinaigrette
• Grill and slice fresh tuna to top tender ruby red lettuces; dress with a caper-laced creamy Caesar dressing and a grind of fresh black pepper

The on-shelf line-up from salad innovator Fresh Express brings a welcome new dimension to Autumn including exceptionally fresh blends not found anywhere else. New Fancy Greens combines romaine, tango, carrots and radicchio for a well balanced flavorful salad in which every ingredient shines. Sophisticated Tender Leaf blends are harvested and grown only in select regions to ensure rich buttery flavor, melt-in-your-mouth texture, vibrant color and bite size leaves.

Unique and fresh flavors are just moments away when you start with salads that combine the colors, textures and gourmet ingredients to deliver a truly satisfying fresh flavor experience. For sensational and easy-to-make fresh salads check out www.FreshExpress.com

Smoked Turkey and Blue Cheese Salad
Serves 2

1 7-ounce package Fresh Express Leafy Green Romaine
2 cups smoked turkey breast, deli sliced or diced
1 Red Delicious apple, sliced
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
6 tablespoons toasted pecan halves

Cider Vinaigrette

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced onion or shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste. Season generously with pepper. Toss well and serve.

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Source: Fresh Express