Fresh Express Salad with Creamy Pasta #SaladSwap

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In 1989, Fresh Express created the very first ready-to-eat, packaged garden salad available in grocery stores nationwide. Today, Fresh Express is the market leader in delivering great-tasting, nutritious, fresh salads to health-conscious people. The brand has an unrivaled selection of fresh salad mixes, complete kits, and wholesome, organic products. But whichever variety of Fresh Express you choose, rest assured you’ll be getting the freshest, best tasting salad you can find.

I received coupons from the sponsor of the Moms MeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received them directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetSM blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC. or the manufacturer of the product.

Join the Fresh Express 30-Day Salad Swap!

At SaladSwap.com, you can join a program designed to recreate the flavors of higher-calorie cravings, in lower calorie salads.  It’s an ingenious way to eat and feel better.  When you sign up you get instant access to the free Salad Swap app, complete with an extensive library of recipes and salad swaps, a progress tracker, motivation, inspiration, and even Fresh Express coupons.

I signed up and started my 30-Day Salad Swap by swapping Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with my version of the Fresh Express Salad with Creamy Pasta.  By doing so I consumed at least 25% fewer calories.

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Fresh Express Salad with Creamy Pasta
Serves 6

2 bags Fresh Express Leafy Romaine
2 cups grilled chicken breast – sliced
3 cups added fiber penne noodles, cooked
3/4 cup of yogurt-based Caesar dressing (or other low fat/low calorie Caesar dressing)

1. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of dressing with chicken and penne until dressing is well incorporated and set aside.

2. In a large serving bowl, mix greens with the other 1/4 cup of dressing.

3. Top with penne and chicken mixture.

If that sounds and looks good to you, head over to the SaladSwap and download the app to find more tasty recipes like this one.  You can start your 30-Day Salad Swap with a Fresh Express Salad Coupon available online at greenmomsmeet.com/freshexpress.

Just the Facts

› Fresh Express salads are thoroughly washed, rinsed, and gently dired, then sealed in patented “Keep-Crisp®” breathable bags to keep their just-picked freshness, without preservatives.

› Fresh Express has a wide variety of products, including refreshing mixes and ready-to-eat Kits.  They also have a special USDA-Certified Organic line.

› Fresh Express salad mixes can vary in price, depending on the retailer, but typically cost between $2-$4 per bag.

Where to purchase

Fresh Express products can be conveniently found at Target stores across the country and many other major retailers.  To find a store near you, visit freshexpress.com/store-locator.aspx.

You can find more ideas for your salad swaps if you “Like” Fresh Express on Facebook and follow them on Pinterest.

What favorite food do you have that you would like to swap for a salad that recreates the food’s flavors but with fewer calories?

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