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Take Family Favorites Al Fresco
Advice for enjoying easy meals outdoors
Family Features
Bright sunshine, warm patios and fresh foods go hand in hand. As
warm weather and sunny days call you outdoors, bring the whole
family along with favorite meals that blend perfectly with a soft
breeze and the subtle sounds of nature.
Al fresco dining doesn’t have to be diffi cult. Just gather a few
supplies, whip up a favorite recipe or two and ask for a hand in heading
outside. Take these tips into account to help ensure your backyard dining
goes off without a hitch.
Create a Cozy Spot
Dinner in the backyard means convenience and the comfort of your own
patio furniture, but
you can always
enhance the
experience with
an umbrella to add
a touch of shade
or a small fan on
those still, steamy
evenings. If a busy
day means a later
dinner, hanging
strings of soft
lighting can help
illuminate the
table.
Make It Fresh
Salad season means fresh ingredients from lettuce and veggies to favorite
toppings and beyond. Add a crisp bite to your next al fresco occasion
with this Southwest Ranch Taco Salad featuring Newman’s Own’s
Southwest Ranch Dressing. The dressing is creamy and smoky with a
kick of spice and features no artifi cial fl avors, no colors from artifi cial
sources and no MSG, making it a perfect companion for salads and dips.
In fact, you can enjoy this seasonal salad even more knowing that 100%
of profi ts from the sale of the dressing goes toward helping nourish and
transform the lives of children facing adversity.
Don’t Forget the Essentials
No outdoor meal is complete without a few must-have utensils. Avoid
trips back and forth from the house by writing a list of everything you
need so you don’t head to the deck without forks to share a salad or
napkins to help clean up the mess. Bring the basics like plates, cups,
utensils, napkins and a cloth to rest food on. Don’t leave behind serving
spoons, trash bags and other convenience items that make al fresco
dining a breeze.
Serve a Perfect Salad Partner
While a hearty salad alone is enough for a fi lling al fresco meal, you
can take your backyard dining to the next level with the perfect partner
for satisfying salads: crudites. Arranged neatly on a platter or board, a
seasonal variety of sliced or whole raw vegetables such as snap peas, celery,
carrots, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mini bell peppers, broccoli and
more can make for a perfect accompaniment to nearly any outdoor meal.
Serve with a dip or two, such as Newman’s Own’s Southwest Ranch
Dressing, to complete your al fresco appetizer.
Southwest Ranch Taco Salad
Total time: 25 minutes
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 small avocados
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground beef (80/20 ground chuck)
2 teaspoons Newman’s Own Mild Taco Seasoning
1/4 cup water
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans
1 1/2 cups canned corn
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for
serving (optional), divided
1 cup Newman’s Own Southwest Ranch Dressing
6 ounces tortilla chips
Coarsely chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes and pit, peel and
slice avocados. Set aside.
In large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
Brown ground beef, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes. Add
taco seasoning and water; cook according to package directions,
5-8 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
Drain and rinse black beans. Set aside.
Divide lettuce among serving bowls or plates. Top with ground
beef, tomatoes, avocados, black beans, corn, cheese and 2
tablespoons cilantro. Tuck in tortilla chips.
Drizzle with southwest ranch dressing and sprinkle with additional
cilantro, if desired.
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