MAD Greens Joins with Olomomo Nut Company to Create Unique Salad

DENVER, CO, April 24, 2013 (Press-News.org) MAD Greens, a local leader in fresh, healthy lunch and dinner options, has underscored its commitment to local sourcing by partnering with Boulder-based Olomomo Nut Company to create a unique, delicious salad for its menu.

The Olomomo Salad - inspired by the nut company's all natural, healthy, artisan nuts - combines MAD Greens' ingredients, including baby greens, apples, feta cheese and dried cranberries, with Olomomo Cherry Vanilla Dream almonds. The result is a fresh, crunchy, craveable creation with a slightly sweet, creamy and tangy flavor.

"We were really excited when MAD Greens said they wanted to make a salad using our Cherry Vanilla Dream almonds," said Olomomo CEO Mark Owens. "Based on their culinary expertise and unique salads, we knew that the result would be amazing, and we weren't disappointed."

The Olomomo Salad first debuted on MAD Greens' menu in late 2012 as a limited-time offer. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response it is now a permanent fixture on the menu.

Said one Facebook fan: "I LOVE this salad! I have eaten it at least 6 times in the last 2 1/2 weeks. Nothing I'd change about it, it's perfect, including a light amount of the recommended Sherry Molasses Vinaigrette."

In addition to its partnership with Olomomo, last month MAD Greens announced a deal that names Longmont, Colo.-based Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese the company's exclusive supplier of goat cheese, affirming its support of Colorado-based companies and the use of fresh, quality ingredients.

"MAD Greens is always looking for new flavors and ingredients to come up with tasty combinations. We have a history of working with other innovative companies to create new, interesting entrees for our menu," said MAD Greens co-founder and CEO Marley Hodgson. "A key part of our mission in building the company has been to offer as much support as possible to local companies, and we actively seek out new ways to establish and maintain these relationships."

Complete nutritional information for all MAD Greens soups, salads, panini and sides is available on the company's nutritional calculator.

About Olomomo Nut Company
Olomomo - The Good Nuts - offers five varieties of healthful, artisan-roasted, all natural nuts. Since launching in 2008 at a local farmers' market, Olomomo has grown to be the snack of choice for thousands. Olomomo Nut Co. is a sustainable business with a commitment to fair labor practices, all natural and organic ingredients, and a wide variety of environmental and social causes. Olomomo Nuts inspires people to "Be Nutty. Be Good. Be Adventurous ." Available now at all MAD Greens locations and more than 150 natural grocers and cafes nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Akin's Natural Foods and other leading retailers. For information, visit www.olomomo.com or join the community at www.olomomo.com/facebook.

About MAD Greens Inspired Eats
Known for healthy food with a big dose of fun, MAD Greens serves up "Inspired Eats," high-quality ingredients served fresh in interesting combinations. Salads, soups, wraps and panini sandwiches fill out the lunch and dinner menu. MAD Greens currently has 11 inspired eateries in Denver, Boulder, Longmont and Fort Collins. Named Best Healthy Lunch in Denver by CBS Channel 7's "A-list," "Top 100 Movers & Shakers" by FastCasual.com and "Emerging Business of the Year" by the Denver Metro Chamber, the eatery is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Find more information and restaurant locations at www.madgreens.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MADgreens.