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McDonald’s brings back the Asian Salad

May 10, 2011

McDonald's is bringing back the Asian Salad this month for a limited time. The offering will join the chain's Premium Salads line and will be available through early September.

When served with grilled chicken, the Asian Salad contains less than 400 calories.

"The return of the Asian Salad to our menu is an example of McDonald's commitment to listening and responding to our customers' needs, by providing well-balanced and great-tasting meal choices," said Cindy Goody, PhD, MBA, RD, LDN, McDonald's senior director of nutrition. "With about three cups of vegetables per salad, our Premium Salads are delicious and convenient choices that make it easier for our guests to incorporate this important food group into their day."

McDonald's Asian Salad features a blend of vegetables including greens, tender edamame and snow peas, red bell peppers, and sweet mandarin oranges, as well as sliced, toasted almonds. Served with a packet of Newman's Own Low-fat Sesame Ginger Dressing, it's available with an orange-glazed grilled or crispy white meat chicken breast filet.

"From edamame to mandarin oranges, each ingredient in the Asian Salad comes together to create an outstanding combination of tastes, colors and textures," said chef Dan Coudreaut, senior director of culinary innovation, McDonald's USA. "The inspired, unique ingredients of the salad are beautifully balanced with Sesame Ginger Dressing to give our guests a refreshing experience that is on trend with their evolving tastes."