Salad All Year
Once considered a summery meal item, salads are now a fixture all year round.
Cheese adds texture and flavour to all types of salads, and along with fruit and ethnic spices, are among today’s salad trends1.
No matter what salads are on the menu, Saputo Foodservice can find a cheese that will become a customer favourite.
Quinoa, Beet and Kale Salad
Goat cheese is one of the top three salad cheeses2. Choose Woolwich Dairy Goat cheese crumbles for a light and tangy taste which is an ideal match with cranberries, kale, beets, apple and walnuts.
Orzo, Chicken and Green Apple Salad
Feta cheese is a consumer favourite no matter the season3 and Saputo Feta cheese is a great addition to many types of salads, adding just a little zest. Combining it with a pasta like orzo creates a heartier option that is easy for kitchen staff because the pasta can be made ahead. Pair the cheese and orzo with a wide range of ingredients such as diced chicken, green apple, arugula, mint and red onion with a mustard-based dressing.
Chickpea and Kale Bowl
Cottage cheese is nutritious and high in protein, making it a good option for vegetarians and others looking for protein alternatives. The smooth feel and rich taste work well featured in a bowl with kale, chickpeas, walnuts or almonds. Restaurants can also offer it as an addition to other salads on the menu.
Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
From grain bowls to harvest bowls to salad bowls and more – it seems there is nothing that can’t be served in a bowl. Stay on trend with a bowl salad dish featuring Saputo Mozzarina cheese. The fresh, milky taste is a delicious contrast to the warm chicken breast and quinoa, baby spinach, beets and cherry tomatoes and a dressing featuring parsley, mint and mustard.
Warm Chicken Hearty Salad
Restaurants are also offering heartier salads which can be served as a side or main course dish. For example, multiple lettuces such as arugula, baby spinach and radicchio – which are available throughout the year – can be combined with Saputo Finely Shredded Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and sliced chicken or another protein.
Salad is a great choice for lunch, dinner or snack menus all year round. Added to a bowl or served on a salad plate, Saputo Foodservice cheeses will enhance many salad options. In addition to offering a wide range of cheeses, we ensure that our products are available in a variety of foodservice formats including shreds, crumbles and more to shorten prep time and help operators reduce labour costs.
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1 Technomic Q2 2017 - Q2 2018
2 Technomic Q2 2017 - Q2 2018
3 Technomic Q2 2017 - Q2 2018
