Turn Over a New Leaf with Tempting Autumn Inspired Salads

Turkey is the perfect protein for creative and healthy salads

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 1, 2005 -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Sherrie Rosenblatt, National Turkey Federation
202-898-0100 ext. 227, srosenblatt@turkeyfed.org
or Kathleen Donlin, Devine & Pearson
617-472-2700 ext. 107 kdonlin@devine-pearson.com

With the cool days and nights quickly approaching, EatTurkey.com presents chefs and operators with an impressive list of salad menu applications that complement this year's essential fall ingredients. These autumn greens feature turkey, a fall season favorite, with such other seasonal ingredients as cool-weather spinach, Gorgonzola, cranberry, arugula and much more.

"The great thing about menuing turkey in a salad is that chefs can satisfy the customer's desire to eat healthy, without sacrificing quality and taste," comments Sherrie Rosenblatt, National Turkey Federation's senior director of marketing and communication. "Whether it's turkey sausage, turkey breast or smoked turkey, chefs will be impressed with the versatility and impressive food cost. Turkey is so versatile that chefs can create a cozy lunch menu favorite or a dramatic entrée presentation."

Chefs can browse through the wide range of chef-developed recipes available on EatTurkey.com by clicking on "Foodservice," "700 Recipes," and then "Autumn Salads." Some favorites include:

• Turkey and Spinach Salad in Parmesan Bowls from Chef Glenn Feeny
• Turkey Carnitas Mesclun Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette created by Chef Dean Thomas
• Gorgonzola and Smoked Turkey with Endive Salad developed by Chef Jim Alexander
• La Strada Arugula and Turkey Salad from Chef Carlos Garcia
• Walnut Crusted Turkey Salad by Chef Johann Jenni

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The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for all segments of the turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities that increase demand for its members' products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products. Its award-winning web site, www.eatturkey.com, offers consumers, food professionals and the media an extensive library of information including healthy eating and restaurant trends, turkey cuts and purchasing tips, turkey nutrition and cooking techniques, and turkey facts and trivia. Additionally, the site presents a searchable database of more than 1,500 recipes, offers a recipe E-mail program and provides special seasonal and holiday ideas. The National Turkey Federation is headquartered in Washington, D.C.