SALINAS, CA - Four fresh and flavorful new salad kits are coming to market this spring and summer—courtesy of Taylor Farms. The fan-favorite ready-to-eat healthy fresh food brand’s latest line additions will bring its chopped salad kit portfolio up to 18 offerings—with new Tangerine Crunch, Salsa Ranch, Steakhouse Wedge, and Roasted Garlic Chopped Kits suitable for most any occasion.

“We continue to push the boundaries on flavor and recipe innovation to deliver amazing taste experiences,” said Charis Neves, Salad Kit Product Director, in a press release. “These chopped kits offer more than just a side salad for lunch or dinner. Now you can take Tangerine Crunch to your next brunch or grab our Roasted Garlic kit and add freshly grilled veggies and proteins for a delicious dish in minutes. Consumers crave variety and ease and our salad kits offer both while complementing traditional summertime pairings.”

Taylor Farms noted that, according to Nielsen, salad kits represent as much as 20 percent of the value-added salad category and have experienced double-digit growth year-over-year—growing 17 percent in the past 52 weeks. And, the company notes, Taylor Farms’ new recipe creations are a result of direct consumer demand for fresh, and flavorful options.

New offerings include:

• Roasted Garlic Chopped Kit - Freshly chopped romaine, red cabbage, shredded broccoli, green onion, celery, parsley, smoked white cheddar cheese, and an herb crouton crumble with creamy garlic dressing
• Tangerine Crunch Chopped Kit - Freshly chopped romaine, savoy cabbage, shredded broccoli, green onion, celery, parsley, toasted quinoa, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds paired with a simple sweet and tart tangerine vinaigrette
• Steakhouse Wedge Chopped Kit - Freshly chopped savoy cabbage, romaine, carrots, red cabbage, shredded broccoli, green onion, uncured bacon, crispy onions, and steakhouse seasoning with creamy blue cheese dressing
• Salsa Ranch Chopped Kit - Freshly chopped red and green cabbage, romaine, kale, carrots, green onion, blue and gold tortilla chips, and 4-cheese Mexican blend with creamy salsa ranch dressing

Taylor Farms invites eaters to customize each salad too: add fresh-grilled shrimp or chicken to the Roasted Garlic Chopped Kit for a delicious combination, for example—or Liven-up brunch with a Tangerine Crunch Chopped Kit served alongside quiche and a bubbly mimosa. Add sizzling BBQ steak to the Steakhouse Wedge Chopped Kit, or spice up summer by adding diced seasoned chicken to the Salsa Ranch Chopped Kit.

You can customize your meal—and do so knowing Taylor Farms is committed to healthful eating; each of Taylor Farms’ new salad kits features the company’s 100 percent free from logo indicating they are made without artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

The four new chopped kits are currently available nationwide.

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