New Quinoa shrimp and mango salad at Jason’s Deli
National fast-casual restaurant Jason’s Deli partnered with MD Anderson Cancer Center to create a culinary alliance called ‘Strike Through Cancer’. This partnership originated when Jason’s Deli realized a number of their team members or families had been treated for cancer at MD Anderson. The company, which has a true devotion to its employees, believes you have to eat well now to live well later, which led them to create the Quinoa Shrimp and Mango salad
The new salad, which took several months to develop, was co-created by Jason’s Deli chefs and MD Anderson dietitians and cancer prevention researchers. They worked with different combinations of nutrient-dense ingredients until they landed on a taste and presentation they knew would delight Jason’s Deli guests. The salad is specifically designed as a convenient and healthy dining option in accordance with the American Institute of Cancer Research’s and World Cancer Research Fund’s guidelines for cancer risk reduction.
- Grape Tomatoes: Fresh Grape Tomatoes, Green Onions: Fresh Green Onions, Organic Field Greens: Organic Field Greens, Quinoa/Shrimp/Mango: Organic Whole Grain Quinoa, Mangos (100% Pure Mango), Pico de Gallo (Roma Tomatoes, Red Onions, Fresh Jalapenos, Cilantro, All Natural Lemon Juice), Pickapeppe Mango Sauce (Mangos, Sugar, Cane vinegar, Ginger Powder, Peppers, Raisins, Onions, Garlic, Sea Salt), Shrimp (Wild Caught Shrimp, Water, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Acidpyrophosphate, Sodium Polyphosphate (added to retain moisture), Salt, Sodium bisulfite (used as a preservative))., Sliced Avocado – 1/4 of whole: Fresh Avocado
In addition to co-creating the new salad, Jason’s Deli is hosting the ‘Strike Through Cancer’ campaign during the month of June in stores throughout the country to raise money for cancer research and prevention at MD Anderson. Guests who contribute one dollar to the campaign will receive a Sharpie® marker to create a tribute for a loved one on the in-store display. Guests are also invited to photograph their tributes and share via social media using #EndCancer.
Jason’s Deli continues to cater to the gluten-free community by adding this salad to their menu. On a recent trip, I discovered they are offering Udi’s Gluten Free snickerdoodle and chocolate chip individually wrapped cookies, which pair nicely with a sandwich on their bread. Consumers can also enjoy JD’s Nuggetz as an entree or as a side.
Stop by Jason’s Deli in June to support the company’s ‘Strike Through Cancer’ campaign by enjoying a healthy quinoa shrimp and mango salad and eating well now to live well later!
