FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK

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FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK
FRESH EXPRESS
#FRESHINTENTIONS
 2020 CHALLENGE
   RECIPE BOOK
FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK
some of the
 best recipe ideas
using greens
  and   lettuces
that we   enjoy
FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK
CONTENTS

Influencer: Elise Compston.......................................................................... 6

Southwest Citrus Chicken Salad.................................................................. 8

Lemon & Spinach Risotto............................................................................ 9

Chicken Squash & Lemon Mascarpone Salad........................................... 10

Influencer: Sari Diskin................................................................................ 11

Albacore Tuna Niçoise Salad..................................................................... 13

Sesame Chicken & Veggie Salad............................................................... 14

Italian Cobb Salad..................................................................................... 15

Influencer: Kelsey Lorencz......................................................................... 17

Lentil Vegetable Salad............................................................................... 19

Thai ‘N’ Cashews Crunchy Nut Salad........................................................ 20

Mexican Nacho Salad................................................................................ 21

Spinach, Kale, & Apple Smoothie............................................................. 22
FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK
Keeping
salads
 exciting
   and you
 inspired
FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK
WHETHER IT’S
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FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK
Elise
  Instagram: @straightouttacompstonkitchen

Briefly introduce          How do you intend to          what is “healthy” may         blended into smoothies,
yourself.                  fulfill them?                 look different for each       tossed into sauces and
Hi! I’m Elise Compston.    I am a planner! I schedule    person, and finding what      soups – the possibilities
Registered Dietitian,      work projects and self-       works for us as individuals   are truly endless!
recipe developer,          care just like I do other     is so important!
momma of 2, and            appointments, to make                                       Can you recommend
owner of Straight Outta    sure they happen! By          What are your favorite        a healthy and tasty
Compston Kitchen,          making them a priority        lettuces and greens,          recipe?
which I run with my        on the calendar, it’s less    and why?                      One of our family’s
husband, Stephen, (also    likely for other things to    While it’s hard to pick       favorite “no-cook”
an RD!). I am passionate   get in the way. For big       just one favorite, I always   weekday meals are
about making healthy       projects like an ebook,       have Fresh Express            Chickpea “Waldorf”
food fun and teaching      it’s helpful for me to set    Sweet & Crunchy Salad         Pita Pockets featuring
people how to simply       a goal completion date        mix on hand. I love the       Fresh Express Sweet
incorporate more fruits    as well as short term         tender yet crisp texture      & Crunchy Salad Mix,
and veggies into their     benchmarks, which give        of butter lettuce and the     loaded with a crisp and
favorite dishes!           me smaller, achievable        colorful pops of deep         colorful mix of red and
                           goals to work towards.        red and green make            green butter lettuce,
What are your                                            for a gorgeous dish           apple, red onion, celery,
intentions for 2020?       What does a “healthy          every time.                   chickpeas, and sunflower
I am looking forward to    diet” mean to you?                                          seeds. They make
completing two more        To me, a healthy diet         How can people                a quick and super
recipe ebooks and          is a sustainable way of       incorporate more              satisfying meal the
making exercise a          eating that includes          lettuces and greens           whole family loves.
consistent habit again!    balance and a variety         into their diet?              We like to prep the
Running after two little   of colorful, nutritious       Often we think of ‘just’      chickpea mix ahead
ones has definitely kept   foods. I believe we           salads, but there are so      of time, and toss the
me busy, but regular       can all benefit from          many other great uses         salad greens and
intentional exercise is    eating more fruits and        for lettuce and greens!       lettuces in just before
what I’m after.            vegetables, while also        Baked into lasagna and        we eat!
                           leaving room for pizza        frittatas, added to
                           and ice cream. I think        sandwiches and wraps,

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FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK
Chickpea “
    Waldorf”
            Pita Pockets
MAKES 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS                                          INSTRUCTIONS

1 (5 oz.) Fresh Express Sweet & Crunchy Salad        Add chickpeas to a bowl. Using the back of a
                                                     fork, mash about half of the chickpeas, to give
1 (5 oz.) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
                                                     texture. Add remaining ingredients (minus
2 apples, diced                                      greens) to the bowl and stir to mix. Fill pitas with
3 celery stalks, sliced                              lettuces and the chickpea mixture. Enjoy!

1/4 cup diced red onion

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds  

1/4-1/3 cup mayonnaise

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 whole wheat pita pockets

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FRESH EXPRESS #FRESHINTENTIONS 2020 CHALLENGE RECIPE BOOK
SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS                                           INSTRUCTIONS

1 (12 oz.) package Fresh Express American Blend       Heat oven to 375°F. Rinse chicken and pat dry
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts                  with paper towels. Place in a 9x13-in. baking pan
2 teaspoons Adobo seasoning                           coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with
1 sweet yellow pepper, seeded & chopped               Adobo seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes, or until

1/4 of a red onion, thinly sliced                           a thermometer inserted into the middle of

3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped                             the chicken reads 165°F. Let cool at room

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced                         temperature for 15 minutes. Cut chicken
                                                            into 1/4-in. thick slices.

                                                            To make the dressing, combine all
Cumin Lime Dressing:
                                                            of the ingredients in a small bowl;
5 tablespoons canola oil                                    whisk until smooth.
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
                                                      Place the Fresh Express American Blend in a
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
                                                      large bowl; add the yellow pepper, cilantro and
1 tablespoon honey
                                                      onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. To
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped                        assemble, divide the lettuce among four dinner
1/2 teaspoon cumin                                    plates; top with chicken and avocado.
2 tablespoons orange juice

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SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS                                        INSTRUCTIONS

1 (5 oz.) package Fresh Express Baby               Bring vegetable broth to a simmer in a large
Spinach, finely chopped, large stems removed       saucepan over medium heat. Turn heat to low and
                                                   keep broth warm.
6 cups vegetable broth
                                                   Sauté onion in the butter in a large, heavy
1 cup chopped onion
                                                   saucepan over medium heat for 4 minutes or until
1/4 cup butter                                     tender. Add the rice, garlic and Italian seasoning
2 cups Arborio rice                                        and toss to coat with the butter and
                                                           onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
1 clove garlic, minced
                                                             Add the broth, 1/2 cup at a time. After
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning                                each addition of broth, cook and stir
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese                               over medium low heat until the liquid is
                                                             completely absorbed before adding more.
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
                                                             Continue cooking until all of the broth has
1 cup frozen peas, thawed                                    been incorporated (after approximately
                                                             20-25 minutes). The risotto is ready when
Zest and juice from 2 lemons
                                                   it is al dente, cooked through but still a little
1/2 teaspoon salt                                  chewy to the bite and not too soft.

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper           Add the Parmesan cheese; mix well. Add the
                                                   chopped spinach; mix well. Add the corn, peas,
                                                   lemon zest and lemon juice, salt and pepper;
                                                   mix well.

                                                   Serve immediately.
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SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS                                                  INSTRUCTIONS

1 (6 oz.) package Fresh Express Italian Lettuce Blend        Heat oven to 375°F. Rinse chicken and pat
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts                         dry with paper towels. Season with salt and
                                                             pepper. Heat two tablespoons olive oil in a
Salt & Pepper, to taste
                                                             large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Cook
3 tablespoons of olive oil                                   chicken until browned, about three minutes a
2 lemons, cut in half                                        side. Add the lemons, garlic, squash and red
                                                                    pepper to the skillet. Sprinkle chicken
4 garlic cloves, smashed
                                                                    with the dried thyme and crushed red
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-in. coins                                  pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-in. coins                             thermometer inserted into the middle of
                                                                    the chicken reads 165°F. Let cool at room
1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-in. strips
                                                                    temperature for 15 minutes. Cut chicken
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
                                                                     into 1/4-in. thick slices.
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
                                                                     To make the dressing, whisk the lemon
                                                             juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Mascarpone Dressing:
                                                             in a small bowl. Add the Mascarpone cheese and
Zest and juice of 2 lemons                                   2 tablespoons parsley; whisk until smooth.
3 tablespoons olive oil                                      Place the Fresh Express Italian Lettuce blend in
                                                             a large bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss to
1/2 teaspoon salt
                                                             coat. To assemble, divide the lettuce among four
1/3 cup Mascarpone cheese
                                                             dinner plates. Top with chicken, squash and red
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped                       pepper; sprinkle with parsley.
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Sari
Instagram: @eatwellwithsari

Briefly introduce            and go outside of my        What are your favorite      tasty sauce. My Vegan
yourself.                    comfort zone. Bring         salad lettuces and          Peanut Stir Fry with
I am Sari Diskin of          it on!                      greens, and why?            Marinated Tofu and
@eatwellwithsari and                                     I love sweet and crunchy    Baby Spinach is a
eatwellwithsari.com. I       How do you intend to        butter lettuce! A salad     winner! It is loaded
am a full-time content       fulfill them?               with a good refreshing      with nutrients, packed
creator, recipe developer,   Accountability with my      crunch just tastes          with protein, and tastes
and wellness blogger         community and investing     so good.                    amazing. It is also a
based in Chicago. My         in education. Also, it                                  great way to get in a
focus is healthy living      helps to write down my      How can people              LOT of spinach because
and attainable wellness.     intention and actionable    incorporate more            it wilts down in the heat.
I love creating delicious    ways to implement it.       lettuces and greens
recipes that are simple                                  into their diet?
                             What does a “healthy        Lettuce and greens do
and make you feel            diet” mean to you?
good! I am super                                         not just mean salads.
                             Finding what works best     You can enjoy greens
passionate about what        for my body! We are all
I do and am grateful for                                 in so many other ways
                             so different. It took me    such as soups,
it every single day.         years to learn what my      pasta dishes, stir fries,
What are your                body needs to thrive.       and smoothies.
intentions for 2020?         Beyond that, I believe
My intention for 2020        being moderate and          Can you recommend
is to LEARN. I want to       balanced is super           a healthy and tasty
learn new things about       important. There is no      recipe?
the business and the         one size fits all.          I love a good stir-fry
blogging industry                                        loaded with delicious
I am in. I am eager                                      lettuce, vegetables,
to develop new skills                                    greens, and a simple,

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Vegan Spicy
Peanut Stirfry
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
                                                   INSTRUCTIONS

                                                   Pat dry tofu and chop into ½ in. cubes. Pat dry again
                                                   to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Place in a
                                                   mixing bowl and set aside.
INGREDIENTS

4 cups of Fresh Express Baby Spinach               Prepare peanut sauce by adding all ingredients into a
                                                   food processor (or jar) and mix/shake well.
1 brick tofu, cubed
2 bell peppers, chopped into ¼ in. pieces          Pour less than half of the sauce into the mixing bowl with
                                                   tofu and mix well to coat the tofu. Use tongs to mix. Set
1 large yellow onion, chopped into ¼ in. pieces
                                                   the tofu aside to marinate.
1 large zucchini, chopped lengthwise and into
half-moon pieces                                   Heat avocado oil in a large wok or large deep set pan.
                                                   When oil is hot, add minced garlic. Mix. Let it cook for
1 cup chopped carrots (3-4 large sticks)
                                                   1 minute until fragrant.
1 teaspoon minced garlic
                                                   Add onions and mix well to coat in oil and garlic.
2-3 tablespoon avocado oil / vegetable oil,
                                                   Let onions cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
for cooking
                                                   Add remaining vegetables. Mix well and cook for
For Peanut Sauce:                                  7-10 minutes.
1 cup peanut oil                                   If you are making rice or noodles, prepare according to
¼ cup creamy peanut butter                         instructions while the stir-fry is cooking.
2 teaspoons sriracha                               When vegetables are mostly cooked and tender, move
2 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce          the vegetables to one side of the wok. Add marinated
½ tablespoon maple syrup                           tofu into the other side of the wok. Let everything cook
                                                   uncovered for another 10 minutes or until the tofu is
½ teaspoon ginger powder
                                                   cooked and browned on the edges.
Salt to taste
                                                   Lastly, add the baby spinach. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.
                                                   The spinach takes very little time to cook, but adds a LOT
For garnish (Optional):
                                                   of nutrients. Remember, it wilts down tremendously, so if it
¼ cup chopped green onions                         seems like too much spinach, it’s not.
¼ cup crushed peanuts
                                                   Place vegetables, spinach, tofu, and optional grain in a
Chili flakes                                       bowl. Garnish with chopped peanuts, green onion, and
Optional: rice / noodles for pairing               chili flakes. Enjoy!

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SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS                                          INSTRUCTIONS

1 (6 oz.) package Fresh Express                      Heat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with
Sweet Butter Lettuces
                                                     parchment paper. Place potatoes in a large bowl;
1 pound small red potatoes, cut in half              drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle
2 tablespoons olive oil                              with salt and pepper. Arrange on the baking
1/4 teaspoon salt                                           sheet. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
                                                            Add green beans and tomatoes to the
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
                                                            baking sheet with potatoes. Bake for 10
6 oz. green beans, trimmed, cut in half
                                                            minutes or until potatoes are fork tender
1 pint grape tomatoes                                       and tomatoes are lightly blistered and
2 (12 oz.) cans Albacore tuna,                              soft. Let cool at room temperature for
packed in water, drained
                                                            15 minutes.
1/2 cup Niçoise or Kalamata olives
                                                             To make the dressing, combine all of the
4 hard cooked eggs, peeled, cut in half
                                                     ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until smooth.

                                                     To assemble, divide the Fresh Express Sweet
Dressing:
                                                     Butter Lettuce among four dinner plates. Arrange
Zest and juice of juice of 2 lemons
                                                     the roasted vegetables, tuna, olives and eggs on
2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar        the lettuce. Drizzle with dressing.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
                                                     Toss greens with vinaigrette before plating.
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
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SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS                                                  INSTRUCTIONS

1 (12 oz.) package Fresh Express Veggie Lover’s Salad        Bring 2 cups water to a simmer in a large skillet.
                                                             Add chicken, cover and cook over low heat for
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
                                                             8-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into
3 green onions, chopped                                      the middle of the chicken reads 165°F. Remove
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped                            skillet from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Shred
                                                                   chicken with a fork; set aside.

                                                                    To make the dressing, process all
Ginger Carrot Dressing:
                                                                    ingredients in a blender until smooth.
1/2 cup carrot juice
                                                                    Place the Fresh Express Veggie Lover’s
5 tablespoons Greek yogurt                                          Salad in a large bowl; add chicken and
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced                              green onions. Drizzle with dressing and
                                                                    toss to coat. To assemble, divide the
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
                                                                    lettuce among four dinner plates; sprinkle
1 tablespoon sesame oil
                                                             with chopped peanuts.
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

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SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS                                                INSTRUCTIONS

2 (9 oz.) packages Fresh Express Italian Lettuce           To make the dressing, whisk all ingredients
                                                           together in a small bowl.
1 cup sliced roasted red peppers

1 (14 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained        To assemble the salad, arrange Fresh Express
                                                           Italian Lettuce in a large serving bowl. Top with
1 (6 oz.) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained
                                                           rows of fennel, red pepper, cannellini beans,
1/2 cup diced fennel                                                  tomatoes, and artichoke hearts.
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges                                     Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, olives,
                                                                      pine nuts, pepperoncini and basil.
1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
                                                                      When ready to serve, toss ingredients
3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives                                      and drizzle each salad with dressing.
3 tablespoons pine nuts

3 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini

3 tablespoons basil chiffonade

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:

3/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Our
 intention is
    help
   to
  you
 ha ve a
healthy
     life.
KelseyInstagram:@simply.nourished.home

Briefly introduce             children. I am finally            when we consider that       the wrap or bread and
yourself.                     ready to start saying yes         different ways of eating    mixing it in. My favorite
I am Kelsey Lorencz of        to more opportunities             work well for differ-       way? Make side salads
@simply.nourished.home        and tend to other areas           ent people. Instead of      convenient and FUN.
and simplynourished-          of my life in addition to         following the latest fads   Prep your ingredients
home.com; I’m a               the “mom life.”                   and trends, find a way      ahead of time to have a
registered dietitian and                                        of eating that energizes    tasty side salad you can
mom of two very busy          How do you intend to              you, includes a variety     pair with your meals all
toddlers. There is so         fulfill them?                     of foods, and tastes        week long.
much nutrition “noise”        Opening myself up to              deliciously satisfying!
in the world today. I take    more opportunities. I                                         Can you recommend
pride in being real, relat-   have said “no” to more            What are your favorite      a healthy and
able, and honest when         things than I can count           salad lettuces and          tasty recipe?
I talk about food. Using      over the past few years           greens, and why?            In the winter, I don’t
my knowledge of nutri-        to make life easier for           I love to mix different     often crave crunchy
tion and my love of food      my new family. This               textures in my salads.      cold salads, but I still
to help others make           is the year of seizing            Something crunchy           make sure to get my
eating well a simple and      opportunity, trying new           like romaine lettuce or     greens in! My Garlic and
tasty part of their day is    things, meeting new               cabbage and a smooth        Kale Farro Salad pairs
the best part of my job.      people, and exploring             leafy green like baby       perfectly with Orange
Getting quick, easy, and      new places. Setting               kale or swiss chard pairs   Maple Salmon. Citrus
nutritious meals on the       monthly goals focused             perfectly and makes a       fruits are in season this
table for myself and my       on this intention is a            great base for a lot of     time of year and this
family is so important,       necessity. Trying a               fun salad toppings.         dish is packed full of
and I love helping other      new exercise class                                            fresh citrus flavor. Fresh
                              or attending a new                How can people
families do the same!                                           incorporate more            Express’ Baby Kale Mix
                              conference are tangible                                       includes three different
What are your                 things I plan to do to            lettuce and greens
                                                                into their diet?            dark leafy greens that
intentions for 2020?          keep myself accountable                                       all combine perfectly
2020 is going to be a         for growth in the                 Add lettuce and greens
                                                                to things that you might    with the warm and
year of growth. There         new year.                                                     hearty farro.
is so much I want to do                                         normally just eat plain.
to help families make         What does a “healthy              Spinach, kale, or swiss
informed and delicious        diet” mean to you?                chard can easily be
decisions at the dinner       A “healthy diet” is one           wilted into scrambled
table, and this is the        that is sustainable,              eggs or a burrito bowl.
year it will happen! As       includes variety, and             Deconstruct a wrap or
a mom, there are areas        works for you. The term           sandwich and eat it on
of my life that were put      “healthy” is pretty loaded        a bigger bed of lettuce
on hold when I had my         and incredibly vague              or greens, ripping up
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Orange Maple
Salmon with                                        INSTRUCTIONS

Garlic and Kale                                    For t he Ora nge Maple Gla zed Sa lmon
                                                   Preheat the oven to 400º F and line a baking sheet with
Farro Salad                                        parchment paper.
                                                   Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
                                                   salmon) on the baking sheet.

INSTRUCTIONS                                       Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper.
For t he Ora nge Maple Sa lmon                     Combine the maple syrup, orange juice, Dijon mustard,
                                                   orange zest, soy sauce, and minced ginger. Whisk until
1/4 cup maple syrup
                                                   smooth. Brush half of the mixture onto the salmon.
1/4 cup orange juice
                                                   Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily (and
2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard                     has an internal temperature of 145º F).
1 tablespoon orange zest
                                                   When the fish is almost done, take out and brush the
2 teaspoons soy sauce                              remaining sauce on top. Turn the broiler on high and broil
1 teaspoon ginger root, minced                     for the last 5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
4 (4-6 oz.) salmon fillets
                                                   For t he Ga rlic a nd Ka le Fa rro Sa lad
Salt and pepper sprinkle                           Cook farro according to the package directions. For
                                                   flavor, use chicken broth instead of water. One cup of dry
                                                   farro makes approximately 2 cups cooked farro.
For t he Ga rlic a nd Ka le Fa rro Sa lad
1 (5 oz.) Fresh Express Baby Kale Mix              To toast slivered almonds: Preheat oven to 325º F. Place
                                                   almonds on a pan. Roast for 4-6 minutes, shaking every
2 cups cooked farro                                1-2 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
2 cups chicken broth (OPTIONAL) to cook farro in
                                                   To make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, apple cider
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil                        vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, orange juice, ginger root,
1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar                 salt and pepper.
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard                       Pour the dressing over top of the Fresh Express Baby Kale
2 teaspoons garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)        Mix and gently massage the dressing into the leaves with
                                                   your fingers for 1-2 minutes. This helps to infuse the flavor
2 teaspoons orange juice                           of the dressing into the greens and to make the texture of
1/2 teaspoon ginger root, peeled, minced           the leaves more tender.
1/4 teaspoon salt                                  Mix the cooked farro into the kale and dressing mixture.
1/4 teaspoon pepper                                Gently stir in the toasted almonds and feta cheese. Top
                                                   with orange zest if desired.
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled                      Serve warm and top with a fillet of orange maple salmon.
1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
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SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS                                               INSTRUCTIONS

2 (6 oz.) packages Fresh Express Spinach & Arugula        Heat oven to 425°F.
1 cup dry red lentils                                     In a saucepan combine lentils, carrot, onion,
1 cup diced carrot                                        thyme, and salt. Add enough water to cover
1/2 cup diced red onion                                   by 1-in. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer,
1 teaspoon dried thyme                                    uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are
1/2 teaspoon salt
                                                          tender but not too soft; drain. Cool.
1 quart broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces
1 quart cauliflower florets, cut into small pieces        Meanwhile, in a large bowl sprinkle the broccoli
2 tablespoons olive oil                                         and cauliflower with olive oil, salt and
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt                                         pepper; toss to coat. Spread vegetables
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper                              in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half                              at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly
                                                                 browned. Cool.
Curry Cucumber Yogurt Dressing:
1 cup Cucumber Ranch Yogurt Dressing                             To make the dressing, in a small bowl, mix
2 teaspoons curry powder                                         the curry and the Cucumber
                                                          Yogurt dressing.

                                                          To serve, divide the Spinach and Arugula among
                                                          4 plates. Top with the lentils, broccoli, cauliflower,
                                                          and cherry tomatoes, dividing equally. Drizzle
                                                          with the Curry Cucumber Dressing.

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SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS                                                INSTRUCTIONS

1 (11.7 oz.) package Fresh Express Thai ‘N’ Cashews        Heat oven to 425°F.
Chopped Kit™
                                                           In a bowl, toss sweet potato with olive oil,
1 large (1 lb.) sweet potato, peeled and diced             Chinese Five Spice Powder and salt. Spread
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil                                sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking
                                                           sheet. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes or until
1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice Powder
                                                                 tender. Cool.
1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled

1 cup sliced sweet red pepper                                    To serve, place the greens from the Fresh
                                                                 Express Thai ‘N’ Cashews Chopped Kit™
                                                                 into two shallow bowls, dividing equally.
                                                                 Arrange half of the sweet potatoes,
                                                                 edamame, and red pepper on top of
                                                                 the greens. Top with toasted coconut,
                                                           wontons and cashews; drizzle with the dressing.

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SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS                                                 INSTRUCTIONS

2 (9 oz.) packages Fresh Express Leafy Green Romaine        To make the dressing, mash the avocado with
                                                            lime juice in a small bowl. Add ranch dressing
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
                                                            and cumin; mix well.
2 ears fresh corn, cut off the cob
                                                            To assemble the salad, arrange Fresh Express
1 large tomato, chopped
                                                            Leafy Green Romaine on a 13-inch round
1 yellow pepper, cored, chopped                             platter. Top with rows of black beans, corn,
1 large ripe avocado, pitted, peeled,                             tomato, yellow pepper, avocado, Queso
cored, chopped                                                    Fresco cheese, red onion and cilantro.

1 cup crumbled Queso Fresco cheese                                Arrange the tortilla chips under the
                                                                  lettuce around the perimeter, alternating
1/2 cup diced red onion
                                                                  blue and yellow chips. When ready to
2 tablespoons minced cilantro                                     serve, toss ingredients and drizzle each
2 cups blue corn tortilla chips                                   salad with dressing. Arrange tortilla chips
                                                                  around each plate.
2 cups yellow corn tortilla chips

Avocado Ranch Dressing:

1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, diced

4 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1 cup ranch dressing

1/2 teaspoon cumin

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SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS                                       INSTRUCTIONS

2 cups Fresh Express Baby Kale Mix                Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
1 cup nondairy milk, such as almond or soy

1 frozen Chiquita banana

1/2 Granny Smith apple, diced

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped

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