STRATEGIC PARTNERS
February 12, 2014
Giardino Gourmet Salads is adding grain bowls to its menu of salads, garden wraps and boccata sandwiches. Grain Bowls combine warm quinoa, brown rice or jasmine rice with a wide variety of premium toppings and dressings, said Ody Lugo, founder and head of menu innovation.
"In our efforts to instill nutritional empowerment in our guests, grain bowls offer a balanced meal of grains, proteins, and vegetables," she said in a company press release. "We are thrilled to continue diversifying our menu and providing an alternative to salads that also serves as a great dinner entrée."
Giardino developed three combinations, also known as Gardener Chef Picks:
The Gardener: Avocado, tomatoes, garbanzo beans and dried cranberries over quinoa with olive vinaigrette
La Fiesta: Roasted chicken, corn, black beans, red onions and tomatoes over brown rice with sour guacamole dressing
Wok: Shrimp, carrots, peas, red cabbage and bean sprouts over jasmine rice with spicy peanut dressing
Guests may also choose a My Way Bowl that can be customized using any of the toppings available or any of the signature salad combinations on the menu. The grain bowl combinations may also be ordered in a wrap. In addition, a scoop of grains can be added to any salad as a topping.
Grain bowls will be available at all Giardino locations by the end of February for dine-in or delivery.
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