Irvine CA (March 2007)—The color green—in the garden and on the menu—acts as a bellwether for spring, tempting customers with the season’s tender and delectable offerings. Salad lovers anticipate the arrival of a new year of Irresistible Fresh California Avocados, with their mellow taste and rich texture. Operators are equally enthusiastic, finding Irresistible Fresh California Avocados an ideal complement to baby lettuces and other long-awaited produce favorites. 
          Avocado Niçoise Salad is just one colorful and appealing example of fresh and flavorful spring salad recipes posted on avocado.org/foodservice, the California Avocado Commission’s (CAC) user-friendly Web site. While online, operators can also order one or more idea-packed brochures: The Magic of California Avocados, Hot Bottoms/Cool Tops and the New Dimensions Menu Guide. Orders can also be placed on the CAC Foodservice Hotline at 800-370-3782.