California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has introduced three permanent dishes that “challenge the salad status quo,” along with a limited-time seasonal salad inspired by the flavors of an Italian summer.
“Building on the momentum of our recent 40th anniversary brand refresh, we’re leaning even further into the differentiated menu innovation that has made CPK a guest favorite for decades,” said Dawn Keller, CPK’s chief marketing officer. “We are boldly adding four new entrée salads to our menu, each one more inventive and craveable than the next.”
- The Charcuterie Salad: CPK has reimagined everyone’s favorite snacking board on a bed of mixedgreens and fresh basil, tossed in a housemade mustard herb vinaigrette and topped with applewood smoked ham, salami and Brie cheese, plus cubed Parmesan, green apples and candied walnuts. It’s served with housemade toasted sesame crackers.
- Crispy Chinese Dumpling Salad: This colorful appetizer-inspired salad starts with golden and crispy chicken dumplings, which bring a warm, savory bite to the cool bed of shaved Napa and red cabbage, cucumber strips, carrots, scallions and fresh cilantro. It’s tossed in a housemade honey-miso dressing with toasted sesame seeds and topped with a drizzle of Mr. Bing Chili Crisp for an extra kick.
- Steakhouse Salad: This one features tender pieces of grilled filet mignon, crispy smashed potatoes, slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, red onions and creamy Gorgonzola cheese over baby arugula and chopped lettuce, tossed in CPK’s housemade Dijon balsamic vinaigrette.
- Burrata Panzanella Salad: This limited-time, summer-only dish features rich and creamy burrata cheese on top of colorful summer heirloom tomatoes, toasted garlic ciabatta croutons, crisp cucumbers, garbanzo beans, thinly sliced red onions, basil, and wild Greek oregano, on a salad of baby arugula and fresh basil. It’s tossed in a lemon-herb vinaigrette.
“Our new entrée salads are a delicious twist on the ordinary,” said Chef Paul Pszybylski, VP of Culinary Innovation at CPK. “Salads have always been a hugely popular category at CPK, so we’re proud to expand and diversify our menu to help guests find their newest favorite dish. You won’t find salads like these anywhere else.”
CPK’s new permanent and limited time salads join its current lineup of the BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Thai Crunch Salad, California Cobb Salad, Italian Chopped Salad and Caesar Salad. All salads are available in full or half portions for dine-in, take out, or delivery and can also be ordered in catering sizes for group events.
