Dole Fruit Pairings Put An Asian Spin On The Menu

Westlake Village, CA  — While fruit will always be a prominent player on menus, the DOLE 2012 Fruit Pairings demonstrates that fruit’s contribution to global cuisine isn’t limited to the dessert, beverage and snack categories. The thirty recipes Dole developed around fruit and ingredient combinations from Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand explore the flavor nuances of each cuisine with exciting versions of noodle and rice dishes (Beef Noodle Salad with Orange-Anise Dressing), spice-driven sauces and relishes (Scallops with Pineapple and Lemongrass Relish), spirited beverages (Chinese Apple Ginger Cocktail), unique pizza toppings (Mango and Avocado Wasabi Pizza) and stunning desserts (Saigon Cinnamon and Banana Rice Pudding).

After a culinary voyage around Asia, click through the Dole Foodservice recipe database to find more fruit-full menu ideas. At www.dolefoodservice.com product information and video tutorials on the DOLE Fresh Frozen and Packaged Fruits help turn Dole recipes into signature dishes for your operation. To contact a Dole representative, call 800-723-9868.

About Dole Food Company, Inc.

Dole, with 2011 net revenues of $7.2 billion, is the world’s largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, and is the leading producer of organic bananas. Dole markets a growing line of packaged and frozen fruit and is a produce industry leader in nutrition education and research.

Source: Dole Food Company, Inc.