Summer arrives early at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) with the introduction of their seasonal menu for summer 2017 – featuring Lemongrass Chicken, Power Bowls, California Fields Salad and more.
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Inspired by the flavors of Vietnam and the Southwest, CPK’s two new Power Bowls (Banh Mi Bowl / Santa Fe Bowl) come in at under 650 calories each and feature super grains, fresh vegetables and bright vinaigrettes.
In addition to new summer menu, CPK is also adding a variety of past seasonal favorites to the permanent menu, including Carne Asada Pizza, Charred Shishito Peppers and Wild Mushroom Strozzapreti.
2017 Summer Menu
Available now at participating CPK locations nationwide, the 2017 Summer menu features the following dishes:
- Banh Mi Bowl: A colorful blend of quinoa, baby kale, grilled chicken, watermelon radishes, avocado, cucumbers and carrots, with bean sprouts, scallions, cilantro, mint, sesame seeds, serrano peppers and a housemade chili-lime vinaigrette.
- Santa Fe Bowl: A Southwestern-inspired blend of cilantro farro, spinach, lime chicken, tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans, red cabbage, avocado, poblano peppers and toasted pepitas served with housemade poblano ranch.
- Lemongrass Chicken: Pan-roasted chicken in a lemongrass ginger glaze, over a stir-fry of baby bok choy, roasted farro, Shiitake mushrooms and red chili.
- California Fields Salad: Fresh watermelon, strawberries and field greens with housemade Champagne vinaigrette, Feta and California pistachios.
- Strawberry Shortcake: A fresh shortcake biscuit piled high with seasonal strawberries, whipped cream and housemade candied lemon zest.
- Watermelon Mint Martini: Bombay Sapphire Gin muddled with fresh mint, watermelon purée and agave sour.
New Permanent Menu Additions
CPK’s new permanent menu includes the following dishes:
- Carne Asada Pizza: Tender marinated steak, fire-roasted poblanos, cilantro pesto, yellow onions, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack and fresh cilantro. Served with housemade salsa verde.
- Wild Mushroom Strozzapreti: Rolled pasta noodles with pan-sautéed Cremini, Portobello and seasonal mushrooms, Parmesan and fresh thyme and parsley.
- Charred Shishito Peppers: East Asian shishito peppers pan-sautéed with Tamari soy, garlic and red chili.
- Socialite Cosmo: Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka hand-shaken with Pavan Liqueur, cranberry and fresh agave sour.
- Passion Fruit Mango Iced Tea: Freshly brewed unsweetened iced tea with a blend of authentic passion fruit and mango flavors.
- Cucumber Reviver: Freshly pureed pineapple & cucumber with Monin Cucumber, fresh torn mint and agave sour, then topped with club soda.
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