Elevate mealtimes with Caesar salad-inspired dishes
MISSION,
Kan., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family
Features) From putting a family meal on the table after activities
to hosting a large crowd at your next get-together, a seasonal
favorite like Caesar salad can serve as the perfect canvas for
creating quick, easy-to-prepare meals.
With more than 100 varieties of fresh, healthy and convenient
ready-to-eat salads – including 11 Caesar salad varieties like the
Caesar Chopped Salad Kit – Fresh Express provides tasty, versatile
salad kits that can be modified to fit nearly any kind of meal you
might be craving.
Available in the refrigerated produce department, these premium
mixes can be eaten as a standalone salad when time is of the
essence or taken beyond the bowl and fused with another beloved
classic, like tacos, for a burst of flavor and texture in every
bite. These Fried Chicken Caesar Tacos, ready in just 30 minutes,
feature savory Caesar salad – crisp, chopped romaine; herb-seasoned
crouton crumbles; cracked pepper; grated Parmesan cheese; and a
delicious Parmesan Caesar dressing – enveloped in a crispy, golden
chicken shell.
Even when time is limited, flavor doesn't need to be
compromised. Inspired by high-end dining experiences, the Fresh
Express Twisted Creamy Truffle Caesar Chopped Salad Kit provides a
gourmet twist to turn these Creamy Truffle Caesar Pork Sandwiches
into a culinary delight. Ready is just 20 minutes and featuring
tender pork strips; a Caesar salad mix of garden-fresh crispy
romaine lettuce, delicate sprinkles of truffle Parmesan cheese,
crunchy garlic brioche croutons and creamy dressing; and sauteed
onions on a toasted bun, every bite is a sensation to be
savored.
To find more inspiration for elevating your salads or locate a
store near you, visit freshexpress.com.
Creamy Truffle Caesar Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 5
minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
2 pounds
boneless skinless pork chops
4 tablespoons
Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons
canola oil
1 red onion
1 bag (9.3 ounces)
Fresh Express Twisted Caesar Creamy Truffle Caesar Chopped Salad
Kit
4 long sandwich
rolls
Preheat pan on stove over medium-high heat. Season pork chops
with Italian seasoning.
When pan is hot, add oil and pork chops. Cook pork chops,
turning halfway through, until they reach minimum internal
temperature of 145 F, 6-8 minutes per side (depending on
thickness).
Once pork chops are cooked through, remove from pan and let rest
a few minutes.
Peel and slice onion. After resting, slice pork into strips; set
aside.
In same pan, saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set
aside.
In large bowl, combine lettuce, dressing, croutons and cheese
from salad kit.
In separate pan, toast buns until golden brown; set aside.
To build sandwiches, place sliced pork on bottom halves of
toasted buns. Top with prepared salad mixture and sauteed onions.
Finish with top halves of buns.
Chicken Caesar Tacos
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose
flour
1 packet taco
seasoning
2 chicken breasts,
sliced in half horizontally
3 cups neutral
oil
1 bag (9.4 ounces)
Fresh Express Caesar Chopped Salad Kit
In shallow bowl, beat eggs. In separate bowl, combine flour and
half packet of taco seasoning.
Place chicken in resealable bag and, using meat tenderizer,
pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
In medium saute pan, heat oil over medium heat.
Season chicken breasts with remaining taco seasoning.
Coat chicken in flour mixture, dip into beaten eggs then coat
chicken in flour mixture again, pressing firmly to adhere.
In pan with hot oil, cook battered chicken until golden brown,
flipping halfway through, until chicken reaches minimum internal
temperature of 165 F, 4-5 minutes per side (depending on
thickness). Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding pan, if
necessary.
Once fully cooked, fold chicken over to create taco shell-shape.
Place sheet pan on top to hold shape, 3-4 minutes.
In large bowl, combine lettuce, dressing, croutons and cheese
from salad kit.
Once chicken taco shells set, carefully remove sheet pan. Fill
each taco shell with prepared salad mixture.
Michael French
mfrench@familyfeatures.com
1-888-824-3337
editors.familyfeatures.com
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