(Family Features) Light bites and summer just seem to go hand-in-hand, especially when the temperature outside means turning on the oven is out of the question. Whether you’re trying to put a meal on the table quickly or serving a crowd at your next summer get-together, putting a few small twists on seasonal favorites, such as Caesar salad kits, can be a perfect solution when you want to kick back and relax instead of spending extra time in the kitchen.
With more than 100 varieties of fresh, healthy and convenient ready-to-eat salads – including nine Caesar salad varieties – Fresh Express offers tasty and versatile salad kits that feature premium ingredients and can be eaten as a standalone salad or dressed up in next to no time to make mealtime a true celebration of the season.
For example, add breaded calamari to the classic, restaurant-style Caesar Salad Kit featuring crisp romaine lettuce, rich and flavorful Caesar dressing, crunchy garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese for a perfect first-course salad, no trip to a restaurant needed.
Visit freshexpress.com for more mealtime inspiration and to find salad kits at a store near you.
Calamari Caesar Salad
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
1 package (10 ounces) breaded calamari
1 package (9.8 ounces) Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kit
8 Campari tomatoes, sliced
4 lemon wedges
Bake calamari according to package directions.
In large bowl, toss greens from salad kit with salad dressing. Add toppings; toss to combine.
Divide salad evenly among four plates. Top each with calamari, tomatoes and lemon wedge. Serve with sauce from calamari package.
Source: Fresh Express
