California Pizza Kitchen Thai Crunch Salad Recipe
California Pizza Kitchen’s Thai Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring crisp vegetables, cilantro, and crunchy wontons, all tossed in a tangy Thai peanut dressing.
Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant California Pizza Kitchen Thai Crunch Salad Recipe at home and your Thai Crunch Salad will taste just like California Pizza Kitchen.
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California Pizza Kitchen Thai Crunch Salad
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California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) was founded in 1985 by attorneys Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax in Beverly Hills, California, pioneering a fresh and innovative approach to pizza. Inspired by the diverse culinary influences of California, CPK introduced a menu featuring creative, California-style pizzas made with high-quality ingredients. The restaurant quickly gained popularity, expanding beyond its initial location to become a prominent player in the casual dining industry.
CPK’s menu goes beyond traditional pizza, offering a variety of dishes like salads, pastas, and appetizers that reflect the vibrant and health-conscious California lifestyle. The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, a signature creation, has become an iconic dish synonymous with CPK.
The influence of California Pizza Kitchen extends globally, with a widespread presence not only in the United States but also in international markets. The restaurant’s success lies in its commitment to culinary innovation, emphasizing fresh and diverse flavors in a casual, inviting atmosphere. CPK is recognized for popularizing gourmet pizzas with unique toppings and a distinctive thin crust.
The open kitchen design, allowing diners to witness the preparation of fresh ingredients, has become a hallmark of CPK’s dining experience. Over the years, California Pizza Kitchen has left a lasting impact on casual dining, influencing trends and setting a standard for those seeking a blend of creativity, quality, and a relaxed California-inspired ambiance in their dining choices.
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California Pizza Kitchen’s Thai Crunch Salad
California Pizza Kitchen’s Thai Crunch Salad is a popular and vibrant dish known for its fresh, flavorful ingredients and unique Asian-inspired profile. This salad features a colorful mix of crisp Napa cabbage, julienned carrots, cucumbers, and edamame, creating a refreshing and crunchy base. It is topped with crispy wonton strips and toasted peanuts, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.
The standout element of the Thai Crunch Salad is its dressing—a tangy Thai peanut dressing that blends flavors of peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and garlic. This dressing offers a perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and a hint of spice, enhancing the freshness of the vegetables and tying all the components together.
Additionally, the salad is often garnished with fresh cilantro and sometimes includes grilled chicken for added protein, making it a satisfying and well-rounded meal option.
California Pizza Kitchen’s Thai Crunch Salad is a favorite among diners for its light yet flavorful combination, providing a refreshing alternative to traditional salads. Its unique blend of textures and flavors showcases the restaurant’s innovative approach to cuisine, appealing to those seeking a healthful and delicious dining experience.
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California Pizza Kitchen Thai Crunch Salad Recipe
California Pizza Kitchen's Thai Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring crisp vegetables, cilantro, and crunchy wontons, all tossed in a tangy Thai peanut dressing. Make our California Pizza Kitchen Thai Crunch Salad Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Thai Crunch Salad will taste just like California Pizza Kitchen.
Yield: 4 Salads
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lime-Cilantro Dressing (See "Spotlight Recipes" below for a Link to this Recipe) (Can be done in advance.)
- 1/2 cup Thai Peanut Dressing (See "Spotlight Recipes" below for a Link to this Recipe) (Can be done in advance.)
- 4 cups Fried Wonton Strips, store bought or homemade, of choice (See the Recipe Box below for this Recipe)
- 2 cups Crisp Rice Sticks, store bought or homemade, of choice (See the Recipe Box below for this Recipe)
- 4 Breasts grilled Garlic Chicken, (See the Recipe Box below for this Recipe)
- 1 head Napa Cabbage cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 small head Red Cabbage cored and chopped
- 2 large Carrots peeled and julienned
- 2 bunches Scallions (Green Onions), thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
- 1 large English (Hothouse) Cucumber, peeled, cored and julienned
- 1 large bunch Cilantro chopped
- 2 cups cooked shelled Edamame (Soybeans)
- 2 cups Roasted Peanuts
- 2 ripe Hass Avocados
Instructions
- Prepare California Pizza Kitchen Lime Cilantro Dressing according to the recipe linked to in "Spotlight Recipes" below. Set aside. (Can be done in advance. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator, until ready to use.)
- Prepare California Pizza Kitchen Thai Peanut Dressing according to the recipe linked to in "Spotlight Recipes" below. Set aside. (Can be done in advance. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator, until ready to use.)
- Prepare Fried Wonton Strips, if making at home, according to the recipe in the Recipe Box below. Set aside. (Can be done in advance. Store in a tightly sealed container until ready to use.)
- Prepare Crisp Rice Sticks, if making at home, according to the recipe in the Recipe Box below. Set aside. (Can be done in advance. Store in a tightly sealed container until ready to use.)
- Prepare California Pizza Kitchen Garlic Chicken according to the recipe in the Recipe Box below. Set aside.
- Place both cabbages, carrots, scallions, cucumber, cilantro, edamame and peanuts in very large mixing bowl. Toss to mix.
- Cut prepared California Pizza Kitchen Garlic Chicken into 1/2-inch cubes. Add to mixing bowl.
- Pour prepared California Pizza Kitchen Lime Cilantro Dressing into bowl. Toss to mix thoroughly.
- Add prepared fried wonton strips. Gently toss.
- Divide salad among four, very large, chilled serving plates.
- Sprinkle crisp rice sticks over top of each salad.
- Drizzle prepared California Pizza Kitchen Thai Peanut Dressing over rice sticks.
- Starting at the top, with a very sharp knife, cut down into each avocado until you hit the pit. Cut completely around the avocado, top to bottom, touching the pit the entire time.
- Pull the two halves of the avocado apart and remove the pit with a spoon.
- Use the spoon to scoop the avocado out of the skin.
- Cut avocado into 1/2-inch dice.
- Distribute over the salads.
- Serve immediately.
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California Pizza Kitchen Lime Cilantro Dressing
California Pizza Kitchen’s Lime Cilantro Dressing is a zesty and refreshing vinaigrette featuring tangy lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a hint of sweetness, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to salads and wraps.
Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant California Pizza Kitchen Lime Cilantro Dressing Recipe at home and your Lime Cilantro Dressing will taste just like California Pizza Kitchen.
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California Pizza Kitchen Thai Peanut Dressing
California Pizza Kitchen’s Thai Peanut Dressing is a creamy and flavorful condiment blending the richness of peanuts with the tanginess of lime and the spiciness of chili, perfect for adding a delicious twist to salads or as a dipping sauce.
Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant California Pizza Kitchen Thai Peanut Dressing Recipe at home and your Thai Peanut Dressing will taste just like California Pizza Kitchen.
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Virgil’s Real Barbecue Savannah Salad with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
Virgil’s Real Barbecue Savannah Salad with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette is a savory and hearty salad featuring a mix of crisp greens, such as romaine lettuce or mixed baby greens, tossed with a tangy and slightly spicy vinaigrette made with rendered bacon fat, vinegar, mustard, and other seasonings. The salad is often topped with ingredients like sliced hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and shredded cheese, offering a satisfying combination of flavors and textures.
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California Pizza Kitchen Grilled Garlic Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
- 6 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between sheets of waxed or parchment paper. Gently pound to a thickness of 1/2-inch. (Do not pound them too thin; this is just to ensure they will cook evenly.)
- In a large mixing bowl, add olive oil, garlic, soy sauce and salt. Mix with a whisk until salt dissolves.
- Add prepared chicken breasts to bowl, one by one, turning each in the marinade.
- Place chicken in refrigerator for 10 to 20 minutes.
- If you have a hot grill available, grill chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Do not overcook.
- If no grill is available, preheat oven to 350°F. Bake chicken in a pan, for about 30 minutes to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Use chicken immediately, as desired. Or let cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat before using.
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RECIPE BOX
Crisp Rice Sticks and Friend Wonton Strips
Ingredients
- 1 quart Canola Oil
- 2 ounces 1 bundle fine Rice Sticks
- 1 package Wonton Wrappers
Instructions
- Pour oil into a large, deep pot or Dutch oven.
- Place over heat and heat to 400°F.
- While oil is heating, gently unfold bundle of rice sticks and spread them apart. (Don't worry if some of the pieces break; they can still be fried.)
- Cut wonton wrappers into 1/4-inch strips. Toss to separate the pieces.
- When oil is hot, place all of rice sticks in the pan, pressing down gently with wire skimmer (if they won't all fit, then fry half at a time). They will puff immediately. Fry for about 5 seconds.
- Remove to a paper towel-covered plate to drain.
- Add wonton strips to hot oil. Fry for about 30 seconds, or until golden.
- Remove immediately with wire skimmer to a paper towel-covered plate to drain.
- Allow rice sticks or wonton strips to cool.
- Gently crush fried rice sticks with your hands.
- Store either topping at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
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Photo of “Thai Crunch Salad, California Pizza Kitchen, Westfield Oakridge, San Jose” is by Yuichi Sakuraba and is used by permission under the CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic Creative Commons License. Read the Full License Here – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/legalcode.en. Photo of “CPK” by Thomas Hawk and is used by permission under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0) License. Thank you, Yuichi and Tom. Great Pictures. Photos may be “representative” of the recipe and not the actual finished dish. All photo licenses listed were correct at the time of the posting of the page. Recipe Courtesy of California Pizza Kitchen and The Birmingham News. Additional Information is from original research done by SCRR and/or courtesy of Wikipedia and is used by permission.
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