Chef Tony Guard adds Flamin' Hot Cheetos to garnish this delicious steak salad. For those who enjoy a good steak, some veggies and a little crunch, this recipe will satisfy all these cravings.
After perfectly seasoning any steak of choice then grilling or barbering it to perfect, leave it to rest and being slicing and dicing all kinds of veggies. Guard is preferable to kale, cherry tomatoes and cilantro. The homemade dressing is a simple combination of olive oil white balsamic, shallot, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper and pickled rhubarb. To top it off just toss as little or as many Flamin' Hot Cheetos on top for that crunchy spice!
Guard works as head chef at his restaurant called TAG. He uses many unconventional ingredients to keep his menu fresh, fun and interesting. Flamin' Hot Cheetos are among the many items that keep customers intrigued and happily impressed.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Junk Food-infused Cuisine
- The trend of using junk foods to add flavor and texture to traditional dishes creates an opportunity for innovative fusion cuisine.
- Unconventional Ingredients
- The use of nontraditional ingredients in cooking is a culinary trend that can lead to a whole new world of flavor and experimentation.
- Healthy Indulgences
- The combination of indulgent junk foods with healthy ingredients allows for a unique twist on classic comfort foods.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Restaurant Industry
- Chefs can capitalize on this trend by using unconventional ingredients to create unique and exciting menu items, drawing in adventurous diners.
- Food Manufacturing
- Incorporating junk food flavors into healthier packaged foods presents an opportunity for food manufacturers to tap into the trend of indulgence with a healthier twist.
- Gourmet Food Retail
- Providing gourmet versions of classic junk food items, like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, creates an opportunity for the specialty food retail market to capitalize on the trend of indulgent comfort foods.
