The Fruit + Walnut Premium Salad is a fresh and wholesome menu
option, and demonstrates McDonald's continued commitment to encourage
customers to lead balanced, active lifestyles through food choice and
physical activity.
At the national launch today in New York City, McDonald's
Balanced, Active Lifestyles ambassadors, Destiny 's Child, Venus
Williams, Bob Greene, Dr.

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"Shrimp is special.

Business Editors/Food Editors

SAN FRANCISCO----Today in Northern
California and at restaurants nationwide , McDonald's(R) is introducing
a fresh new taste -- a Fruit + Walnut Premium Salad that offers
premium fresh fruit: USDA #1 sliced apples and red seedless grapes,
with a side of low-fat vanilla yogurt and candied Diamond(R) walnuts
to sprinkle on top. "The new Fruit + Walnut Salad at McDonald's offers a
convenient, anytime way to include delicious, fresh fruit in your
diet, while educating people on the importance of proper nutrition and
the value of eating more fruits and vegetables.mcdonalds .

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We see an enormous increase
in consumer demand during this time," explains Bryan Jaynes, Director of
Marketing, Rich SeaPak Corporation. Cooking with shrimp evokes memories of a special
occasion or a coastal vacation."
"We're excited to offer our tasty new Fruit + Walnut Premium Salad
as a sit-down meal or a snack on the go at any time of the day.

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Scatter the remaining
cheese on top.

Dice the tomato and season with salt to taste. It also helps meet the daily requirements
for a variety of beneficial nutrients including vitamins A and C,
fiber, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, too. Complete nutritional information
for the new Fruit + Walnut Premium Salad is available in McDonald's
restaurants, online at www.mcdonalds.

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Simmer rice with lite coconut milk and water in a covered pot, stirring
occasionally until rice is tender. Add carrots , bell peppers,
snow peas and scallions and saute for 3-5 minutes.

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"We find that families seek a nutritious and healthy protein alternative
during Lent, and they obviously turn to shrimp . The new salad delivers one and a half cups of
fruit, which is more than half of the daily fruit requirement for most
moderately active adults and teens as recommended by the Produce for
Better Health Foundation, the nation's leading fruit and vegetable
nutrition education program. Rovenia Brock and Dayanara Torres were on
hand to help McDonald's executives walk the "green" carpet. Without the walnuts, the salad is a low-calorie,
low-fat meal or snack containing only 170 calories.

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Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2-3

SeaPak Shrimp and Spinach Salad

12 oz (about 1-3/4 cups) frozen SeaPak Marinated + Grilled Shrimp (Caesar
Parmesan or Garlic Herb)
1 bag fresh baby spinach leaves
1-1/2 cup endives
2 cups fresh strawberries quartered
1/2 cup fresh asparagus tips
1/2 cup walnut halves (optional)

Saute SeaPak Marinated and Grilled Shrimp according to package
directions.

Toss spinach, endives, strawberries, asparagus, walnut halves and cooked
shrimp in a large bowl.

Toss shrimp, vegetables and orange slices with orange marmalade sauce in
a large bowl. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts to garnish.

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It is tradition
to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the Lenten season, in honor of
Good Friday.foodnetwork."

SeaPak Shrimp Scampi Linguini Saute

10 oz (about 1 1/2 cups) SeaPak Shrimp Scampi (frozen )
2 cups chopped fresh asparagus
1 cup vertically sliced grape tomatoes
1/3 cup julienne purple onion
2 cups cooked linguini noodles

Preheat skillet on medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

Serve on a bed of cooked rice... and lovin' it" -- which is beginning
the U. restaurants are independently owned and
operated by local franchisees.

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, With Spring in the air
and Lent underway for nearly 200 million Catholics, Lutherans and
Episcopalians, SeaPak Shrimp Company, the shrimp giant and industry leader,
has an innovative hook on shrimp recipes that are great tasting and easy to
prepare at home.
"It's important that leaders in the food industry, like
McDonald's, offer choice and variety to consumers," said Brenda Fried
Humphreys, Director of Food Service, Produce for Better Health
Foundation. This
addition to our premium salad menu further expands the choice, variety
and convenience that we bring to our customers," said Brad Goldblatt ,
president of the Northern California McDonald's Restaurant
Cooperative.

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"We know that whether consumers are seeking a great-tasting protein
alternative during Lent, or looking for a delicious new recipe to share with
friends, the bottom line is they love to serve shrimp," said Jaynes.

Scatter the tomatoes and scallions over the nachos and top with a dollop
of sour cream .

About McDonald's Corporation

McDonald's is the leading foodservice provider in the United
States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality
ingredients to millions of customers every day.

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SeaPak Shrimp Company products are heart-friendly and trans fat free and
new studies continue to be released annually on the benefits of including
seafood in a weekly diet. Add dressing of choice if desired (raspberry
vinaigrette recommended) and serve. Drizzle with the barbecue sauce.

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Originating from the word 'lengten,' meaning spring, Lent is the 40-day
period from Ash Wednesday through Easter -- April 16, 2006. 'Making Great Shrimp Easy' is our goal and our focus . SeaPak makes it easy for consumers to enjoy
shrimp more often than ever before," said Jaynes. "It's
the #1 seafood consumed per capita in the US, and we're delighted to share
these fabulous recipe creations.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
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SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp Nachos

1 20 oz carton SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp (frozen)
1 large tomato, diced
Kosher salt
8 ounces white corn chips
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup pickled sliced jalapenos, roughly chopped
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for dipping
4 scallions (both white and green), thinly sliced
Sour cream, for serving

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Set aside.S.

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Heat oil in a pan on medium for 1-2 minutes.

Bake until cheese melts and nachos are golden on top, about 10 minutes.

''An Apple ... and Some Grapes and Walnuts ... a Day'' Now Available at McDonald's; Introducing Delicious and Healthy New Fruit + Walnut Premium Salad; Helps C

For more information, visit
www.mcdepk.

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"As the air warms for Spring and social
festivities increase, people also begin thinking of creative and fun new ways
to cook with shrimp.
McDonald 's is committed to doing the right thing for its customers
and communities and understands the importance of providing a variety
of food options and information needed for customers to make informed
decisions to meet nutritional goals. More than 80 percent
of McDonald's 13,700 U.com

EDITORS: Electronic Press Kit available at:
www.com/fruitandwalnutsalad

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The
program's title captures the message that people should pay attention
to Energy IN -- the foods they eat -- and Energy OUT -- their level of
activity or exercise -- in order to find their balance. The new Fruit
+ Walnut Premium Salad is a prime example of McDonald's commitment to
its objective. With the walnuts,
it contains 310 calories, along with the additional health benefits
provided by the omega-3 fatty acids found in walnuts.

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As part of that campaign, a series of shrimp recipes were developed
and made available online at http://www.

Add asparagus, tomatoes and onions to the pan with the shrimp and
continue to saute for remaining 4-5 minutes.

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"
Last Fall, SeaPak Shrimp Company entered into an extensive partnership
with Food Network, the most-recognized food programming cable channel in the
industry.

Serve over hot cooked linguini. Cook popcorn shrimp according to package
directions.

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America's #1 Retail Brand of Frozen, Value-Added Shrimp Products
Is "Making Great Shrimp Easy" with Great Tasting Products and Delicious
Recipes

ST. Consumers who love shrimp should visit our
website for more recipes and register to receive additional information.

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Whether consumers seek delicious, perfectly seasoned shrimp right from the
package, or if they prefer to customize a signature recipe by adding their own
touches, SeaPak has a great-tasting shrimp variety for them. Also
announced in New York was the McDonald's-sponsored Destiny's Child
tour -- "Destiny Fulfilled .

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Add SeaPak Shrimp to
skillet and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Northern California McDonald's owners have made ongoing commitments to
their communities both through the region-wide Ronald McDonald House
Charities of the Bay Area and individual outreach efforts.

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Toss the chips, shrimp, half the cheese, and jalapenos in a 9 by 13-inch
baking dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
Servings: 6

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About the Northern California McDonald's Restaurant Cooperative

The Northern California McDonald's Restaurant Cooperative includes
owner/operators for 255 McDonald's restaurants in the 15-county Bay
Area region -- from King City in the south to Ukiah in the north, and
from San Francisco to the eastern outreach of Contra Costa County.