T. Marzetti Company Goes Back to Basics With New, Refrigerated Simply Dressed® Salad Dressing

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Marzetti Company introduces Simply Dressed® – a new line of refrigerated salad dressings – which combine basic ingredients and fresh flavors to create a perfect complement to any salad. Made with a minimal number of all-natural ingredients, such as extra virgin olive oil, canola oil (source of Omega-3 ALA) and sea salt, Simply Dressed® offers 10 tasty varieties to complement any salad or meal. With no preservatives, trans fats, high fructose corn syrup, MSG or artificial flavors, it's easy to feel good about using these pure, fresh-tasting flavors at lunch, dinner or even snack time.  

"At T. Marzetti Company, we know how important it is to offer natural, pure foods with inherent goodness and wholesomeness," said Carla Laylin, group marketing manager for Marzetti Produce Dressings and Toppings. "That's why we're introducing Simply Dressed, a back-to-basics dressing that can be used every day in everything from fresh salads to favorite dinnertime recipes."  

The Simply Dressed® line includes uniquely delicious varieties: Pomegranate, Greek Feta, Champagne, Strawberry Poppyseed and Ginger Sesame; and classic varieties: Blue Cheese, Ranch, Caesar, Balsamic and Coleslaw. With these 10 flavors, Simply Dressed® is the perfect complement to a refreshing salad, such as watercress arugula, or a way to spice up everyday recipes, such as grilled chicken wraps.

Simply Dressed® is available in the refrigerated section of grocers' produce departments for a suggested retail price of $3.79 - $4.49 per 12-ounce bottle (prices may vary by store). For more recipe ideas and additional product information, visit www.Marzetti.com.  

About T. Marzetti Company:

The T. Marzetti Company, the specialty food subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation (Nasdaq: LANC), markets a wide variety of foods for both the retail and foodservice markets. Brands include Marzetti®, New York Brand® and Sister Schubert's®. More information about the company is available at www.Marzetti.com.

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