SOUPS & SALADS
Soups and salads, the dynamic duo of starters, bring freshness and comfort to any meal. Soups warm the soul with their hearty broths or velvety textures. They’re a delicious prelude to the main course, offering layers of flavors and nourishment in every spoonful.
On the other hand, salads dazzle with their crispness and variety, showcasing a rainbow of colors and textures. From crisp Caesar salads adorned with Parmesan and crunchy croutons to refreshing Greek salads bursting with olives and feta cheese, salads are a feast for both the eyes and the palate. They provide a perfect balance of freshness and healthfulness, often complementing heavier main dishes with their lightness and tangy dressings.
Together, soups and salads elevate the dining experience, offering a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and nutrients that tantalize taste buds and satisfy cravings. Whether enjoyed as a starter or a light meal on their own, soups and salads embody versatility and culinary creativity, making them essential elements of any well-rounded menu.
Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup
The perfect easy, quick weeknight dinner. Full of tender shredded chicken, corn, beans, and tortilla strips, this soup is a meal in itself. It’s comforting, hearty, and filling.

White Chicken Chili
A comforting, creamy twist on a classic comfort food that swaps out traditional beef and red tomatoes for tender shredded poultry, hearty white beans, and a rich, savory broth.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup
The ultimate cold-weather comfort food, capturing all the flavors of a fully dressed baked potato in a velvety bowl of warmth.
Salads

CPK Copycat BBQ Chick Ranch Salad
The ultimate copycat of CPK's legendary BBQ Chicken Salad, loaded with sweet corn, black beans, crispy tortilla strips, a jicama crunch & a double-drizzle of BBQ and ranch.

Strawberry Fields Salad
Vibrantly refreshing summer flavors on a bed of crisp baby spinach and mixed field greens topped with sweet apples, ripe strawberries, juicy blackberries, and candied pecans, drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
An easy to make crowd-pleasing potluck staple that pairs tender pasta, cheese, black olives and crisp peppers with a bacon-y crunch and a cool, creamy herb dressing.
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