PRODUCT: Dole Salad Kit

Variety is the spice of life with 11 salad choices. Photo courtesy Dole.com. If you’re a fan of bagged salad mixes—and even if you aren’t—there are a whopping 11 varieties of the Dole Salad Kit, an all-natural combination of salad greens, dressing and mix-ins. The three we had were absolutely delicious. Here’s the skinny: Normally…
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RECIPE: Raw Corn & Herb Salad

Every day at THE NIBBLE, we have a staff lunch to taste the foods we’re considering. To get our daily intake of fresh fruit and vegetables, we always serve a salad—although not necessarily a classic recipe. Side salads are an opportunity to combine fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs with a less-common lettuce (or lettuce substitute—here,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat Your Fruits & Veggies…& Discover New Ones

One of the 30 varieties of pluot, FlavorKing (photo courtesy Baldor Foods).   June is National Fruits & Vegetables Month. The USDA used to suggest five portions a day. The latest dietary guidelines call for five to thirteen servings of fruits and vegetables a day (2½ to 6½ cups, not including potatoes, which are considered…
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