17 Salad-Inspired Innovations
From Doughnut Salads to Giant Leafy Collars:
Meghan Young — Nov 12, 2009 — Lifestyle
As we become healthier as a species (I continue to have hope), leafy salad-esque creations are slowly but surely entering more than just our kitchens. Although many of these innovations are still reserved for that most sacred of food areas, this cluster also brings to light some other green inventions.
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Drinkable Lettuce
Salad Water Makes Staying Healthy Taste Green
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Vigilante Ads
Lettuce Lady Responds To PETA Ad Ban in Texas
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Vegetable Bikinis
PETA's 'Lettuce Ladies' Promote Vegetarianism (UPDATE)
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The Lettuce Safe
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Meat Camouflages
The Magic Salad Plate
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Giant Leafy Collars
'Marriage' Blends Beauty, Bright Colors & Avant-Garde Fashion
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Music from MacBooks and Salad Bowls
The Stanford Laptop Orchestra
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Spice Gun
Salt & Pepper Shoots Salad
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Doughnut Salads
The Eat the Art Exhibit Dares Visitors Not to Try and Take a Bite
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Leafy Typography
The Virtureal Project Expresses Emotion With Shriveling Leaves
5
Star Wars-Inspired Culinary Art
The Jar Jar Binks Salad
4
Lettuce & Cabbage Dresses
Cloris Leachman of 'Dancing With The Stars' in New PETA Ad
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Aged Animals to Sell Salad
Florette's Meat-Free Campaign
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Leafy Salad Servers
The Salad Plant
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Flavor Shaker Salad Tossers
S Set Condiment
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Chicken Salad Restaurant Expansions
Chicken Salad Chick is Growing Its Presence in Colorado
Candy Salad Kits
1UP Candy's Mashups Candy Salad Kit Includes Sauces and Sour Powder
Gen-Alpha Targeted Packaging Designs
Gotham Greens Partners with Sesame Workshop to Promote Greens
Longevity Specialist Meal Menus
sweetgreen The Function Menu is Dr. Mark Hyman-Approved
Gourmet Tinned Seafood Collections
Siesta Co.'s Vegan Seaweed Tins Boast Gen Z-Friendly Packaging
Salmon Superfood Balls
SMASH it!'s Wild-Caught Salmon Bites Provide GLP-1 Support
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Sauce-Proof Shirts
Shake Shack Created Disposable Fashion Inspired by Tray Liners
Sporty Lettuce Packaging
Tesco Made Iceberg Lettuce Look Like a Soccer Ball
AI-Enabled Salad Vending Machines
The Salad Stand Vending Machine Adapts to Market Conditions
Functional Dog Salads
PawCo’s SuperSalad™ is a Plant-Based Bowl for Dog Health
Green Tea Pizza Doughs
Pizza Maru Features Menu Items Made with 'Green Tea Well-Being Dough'
Probiotic Salad Dressings
Lifeway Foods' Kefir Dressing Contains Life and Active Probiotics
Packaged Microgreens Expansions
80 Acres Farms Promotes Healthy Eating with Expanded Distribution
Flavor-Forward Carrot Sides
Bolhouse Fresh's Organic Side Dish Sizzlers are Colorful & Nutritious
Liquid Salad Supplements
Liquid+’s Real Food Pouch is Packed with Vegetables & Prebiotics
Advanced Indoor Farming Solutions
Just Vertical and NuLeaf Farms Address Food Insecurity
Christmas Tree-Shaped Veggie Snacks
Garden Veggie Holiday Trees Have a Festive, Flavorful Profile
Fruit-Forward Summertime QSR Menus
Wendy's Seasonal Menu Spotlights the Strawberry Salad
Veggie-Infused Snack Products
These New Happy Orchard Products from Rich's are Functional
Salad-Stuffed Sandwich Recipes
Panera Bread's Salad Stuffers Enhance the New Italian Stuffer Roll
Health-Focused Summer Menu Overhauls
Panera Bread Debuts Market Bowls, Protein-Packed Meals & More
Fast-Casual Salad Concepts
Mandy's Salads Unveiled its 2026 Summer Menu and Seed-Oil-Free Approach
Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns
BrightFarms Launches the Salad Freaks in the Workplace Campaign
Fermented Bean Side Salads
wildbrine Fermented Chickpea Salad Comes in Two Flavors
Collaborative Protein-Fiber Salads
Factor x Sakara Salads Support Steady Energy and Focus
Dinosaur-Shaped Veggie Nuggets
Actual Veggies' Dinosaur Nuggets Feature Broccoli, Potato & More
Korean-Inspired Chicken Dishes
Just Salad Has a New Gochujang Chicken Market Plate for Summer
Health-Focused QSR Breakfast Menus
Salad and Go Launches a Comprehensive Breakfast Menu
Pineapple Kale Popsicles
The Sweet Greens Pop is Made with Pineapple Kale Juice
Vegetable-Forward Cookies
The Carrot Cake Cookie is a Breakfast-Forward Cookie at Levain Bakery
Dog-Friendly Salads
PawCo Super Salad is a First-of-Its-Kind Formulation for Dogs
Nonprofit-Supporting Salad Bowls
Just Salad's New Rethink Food Bowl Supports Rethink Food
Crisp-Textured Deli Menu Items
Schlotzsky’s Introduced its Apple Harvest Lineup
Protein-Driven Salad Products
The Taylor Farms Protein Range Has 11 Protein-Rich Products
New Health-Focused Restaurant Menus
Saladworks Debuted a New Menu with Salads, Wraps
Summery Superfood Gummies
Grüns Dropped a Limited-Edition Superfoods Greens Gummies Flavor
Popsicle-Flavored Gummies
Grüns Launched Nostalgic, Limited-Edition Superfood Gummies for All Ages
Curated Salad Packs
Gardencup Partners with Bethenny Frankel for a Special Curated Selection
Reality TV Star Salads
The sweetgreen Ranchy Baddie Bowl Has a Spicy and Crunchy Recipe
Automated Commercial Kitchen Gardens
Instafarm Lets Restaurants Grow Their Own Ingredients
Crunchy Salad Kits
Haven Greens Debuts the Crunch Salad Kits Made with Ontario-Grown Greens
Seed Oil-Free Salad Dressings
Organicville Undergoes a Comprehensive Brand Refresh
Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips
Root Foods Turns Beets, Onions & Green Beans into Satisfying Bites
Soda-Flavored Superfood Gummies
Grüns Dropped an Olipop-Inspired Superfood Greens Gummies Flavor
Spicy Salad Bowls
These New Florette Salads are Ready to Mix and Serve
Functional Signature Salads
Greens and Gossip's Salds Support Digestion, Heart Health & More
Value-Driven Wellness-Focused Menus
Salad and Go Announces a Special Seasonal Menu for 2026
Colorful Superfood Menus
Oola Bowls Launched a Vibrant Functional Menu for All Ages
Packaged Romaine Leaf Lettuces
Little Leaf Farms Recently Introduced Romaine Leaf Lettuce
Wellness Dining Experiences
CRISP & GREEN Combines Fitness Events With Healthy Meals
Salad-Packed Sandwich Wraps
The Starbird Summer of Wraps Menu Has the Brand's Signature Salads
Snackable Croutons
CROOTS Makes Bold, Flavor-Packed Artisanal Sourdough Bites
Squeezable Tahini Dressings
Sunny's Green Curry and Chipotle BBQ are Seed Oil-Free
Mediterranean-Inspired Salad Menus
These New Nick the Greek Salads Come in Two Options
Boldly Flavored Dressing Lines
The Latest Marie’s Dips and Dressings Come in Six Options
Berry-Infused Salts
JSC x Oishii Infused Koyo Berry Salt Enhances Drinks, Desserts & More
Quitter-Addressing Salad Giveaways
BrightFarms' Don't Quit, Just Crunch! Boasts Its Crunch Kit™
Simplistic Recipe Salad Dressings
Marzetti Simply Dressed Has Bold Flavor and Simple Ingredients
Summery Social Good Salads
Alice Waters’ Peach & Goat Cheese Salad is Now at sweetgreen
Clean Label Salad Dressings
TOSS Salad Dressing is Launching with Four Flavors
Anti-Inflammatory Restaurant Menus
The bellagreen Golden Glow-Inspired Winter Menu is Nourishing
Collaboration Prepackaged Plant-Based Foods
Gosh! and Urban Eat Partnered for Plant-Based fare
Reduced-Sugar Candy Salads
SmartSweets' Candy Salad Has Just Three Grams of Sugar Per Bag
Maximized Protein Entree Salads
The sweetgreen Power Max Protein Bowl Has 106-Grams of Protein
Gut-Positive Salad Bowls
Bonuelle's Wellness Bowls Feature Collagen and Apple Cider Vinegar
Carbon-Neutral Drinkable Greens
Future Salad Kids Nourishes with Superfoods & Probiotics
Family-Size Salad Kits
Local Bounti Expands Its Product Line to Walmart Stores
Savory Satisfying Summertime Salads
These Habit Burger & Grill Salads Come in Two Varieties
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Croissant Crouton-Topped Salads
La Madeleine's New Bistro Salad is Perfect for Summer
Premium Toasted Ciabatta Sandwiches
Chopped Leaf is Serving Up Two New Toasted Ciabatta Sandwiches
Convenience-Focused Summer Salads
Gardencup Boasts New Offerings for the Summer
Japanese-Inspired Caesar Salad
Just Salad's New Wasabi Caesar Salad Features a Spicy Twist
Flavor-Driven Salad Ranges
These New Olivia’s Organics Salad Products Prioritize Freshness
Convenience-Focused Bold-Flavored Products
Summer Fresh® Introduces Three New Flavorful Products
Extra-Green Juice Drinks
The Original ChopShop Evergreen Juice is Packed with Nutrients
Shelf-Stable Tinned Vegetables
Row 7 Seed Co. Offers Beets with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and More
Sprouted Power Bowls
Aahana’s Premium, Clean-Label Meals Pack Protein and Fiber
Consumer-Driven Bread Products
Flowers Foods Expanded on Two Well-Known Bread Ranges
Plant-Based Eggless Salads
WunderEggs Offers the Comfort of Egg Salad Without the Eggs
Tangy Pickle Salads
Saladworks Teamed Up with Miss Vickies on a Chicken Pickle Crunch Salad
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Vegetarian Mediterranean Wraps
Tahini's Restaurants Launched Greek Halloumi Wrap and Salad Options
Organic Salad Dressings
Nan's Original Recipes Launched Seed Oil-Free Salad Drassings
Functional Skillet Cookie Desserts
The Doughlicious Cookie Dough Skillet Range is Nutrition-Packed
Chile-Lime Salad Toppings
Fresh Gourmet and Tajín Launched Croutons, Pepitas & Masa Strips
Frozen Air Fryer Dishes
These Green Giant Products Come in Several Flavorful Options
Organic-Inspired Eyewear Series
Gentle Monster Launches Veggie Collection with Foldable Frames
Expanded Bread Product Lines
Flowers Foods Launches New Products Under Nature's Own and DKB
Plant-Powered Superfood Meals
GRUBBY's Plant Points Menu Helps People Eat 30 Unique Plants Weekly
Flexible Catering Formats
Build Your Own Sweetgreen Bar Brings Customization to Group Occasions
Juice-Sweetened Dressings
Chosen Foods Dressings are Naturally Sweetened with Pear Juice
Nutritious Miso Vinaigrette Dressings
Salata White Miso Vinaigrette is Sweet, Savory and Spicy
Festive Bowl-Style Meals
The sweetgreen ‘Tis the Seasoned Harvest Bowl Has Blackened Chicken
Leafy Green Face Creams
The Power of Salad Inspired Florette HydroLeaf Miracle Moisturise
Vibrant Mediterranean Salad Kits
Fresh Express is Introducing a New Chopped Salad Kit
Urban Food Ecosystems
This Living Sphere Presents a Self Contained Food Production System
Crunchy Protein-Rich Salads
Sweetgreen's New Chicken Sesame Crunch Salad is Here for Spring
Hybrid Cuisine Restaurant Salads
These Tocaya Salads Merge the Best of Mexico and California
Nutrition-Minded Sandwich Wraps
sweetgreen Wraps Have Over 40-Grams of Protein in Each Serving
Warm Roasted Veggies Bowls
Chopped Leaf is Testing New Warm Bowls in Canada
Family-Operated Organic Brands
Olivia's Organics Boasts Greens, Vegetables & Fruit Products
Grass-Fed Dairy Salad Dressings
Primal Kitchen Reimagined Three Dressings with Grass-Fed Dairy
Nourishing Seed Blends
PlantChi's Superseed Blends Add a Plant-Powered Boost to Meals
Pizzeria Entree Salad Ranges
These New Blaze Pizza Salads Reflect Broader Brand Updates
Elevated Fast-Casual Entrees
Just Salad Market Plates Come in Three Options
Crunchy Greens Salad Mixes
Olivia’s Organics Greenhouse Grown Comes in Two Varieties
Global Cuisine Salad Kits
These Three New Fresh Express Chopped Salad Kits are Arriving in the US
Nutrient-Dense Salad Bowls
The Flame Broiler Chicken Avocado Salad is Flavorful Yet Light
Savory Vegan Donuts
The Chicken Parm Donut is Saucy, Herbaceous and Wholly Plant-Based
Comforting Cauliflower Meals
The Sweetgreen Late Fall Menu Shares Three New Cauliflower Dishes
Elevated Salad Bowls
California Pizza Kitchen Debuted New Entrée Salads Like the Charcuterie Salad
Health-Focused Spring Menus
Salad and Go's Spring Menu Boasts Salads, Wraps, and More
Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls
Ice Dream Bowls Fill Real Coconut Shells with Vegan-Friendly Treats
Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns
Aldi Created a Series of Dishes with a 4-Year-Old TikTok Chef
Southwestern-Inspired Menu Items
Jason’s Deli is Serving Up a New Southwest Turkey Club Sandwich
Safe Nutrient-Packed Sprouts
Wild About Sprouts Enhances Food Safety with Cold-Grown Tech
Collaborative Pastrami Salads
A Sweetgreen x Katz’s Deli LES Pastrami Salad is Coming to NYC
Brussels Sprouts-Topped Pizzas
The &pizza Bacon Brussel Pie is Arriving for a Limited Time Only
Caesar Salad-Stuffed Croissants
la Madeleine's Has a New Chicken Caesar Salad Stuffed Croissant
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Herb-Forward Spring Toasts
Tender Greens Launches its Exclusive 'Garden Toast'
Longevity-Focused Meal Kits
Green Chef's Longevity Recipe Collection Supports Inner Vitality
Campus-Adjacent Wellness Dining
Vitality Bowls Expanded near UNC Charlotte with a Superfood Café
Sprinkle-Sized Rice Puffs
SaladSprinkles Instantly Add Flavor and Crunch to Leafy Greens & More
Refrigerated Self-Serve Merchandisers
Federal Industries Introduced the Vision Series Salad Case
Veggie-Packed Chicken Wraps
Beyond Juicery + Eatery Has a New Broccoli Chicken Caesar Wrap
Globally Flavored Protein Bowls
California Fish Grill Launched Sustainable Protein Bowls
Mix-and-Match Salads
la Madeleine's Summer of Salade Samplers Creates Customizable Meals
Remixed Chopped Salada Sandwiches
Bread Zeppelin's B.L.T. Zeppelin Features House-Made Ingredients
Mediterranean Cuisine Salad kits
The Dole Hummus Crunch Chopped Salad Kit is Quick to Prepare
Meal-Ready Salad Kits
Fresh Express Positions Salads as Complete, Customizable Meals
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Seasonal Wellness Eatery Menus
The CRISP & GREEN Season of Strength Menu is Here for Summertime
Southern-Inspired Summer Salads
Mandy’s Launches Two Gourmet Salads that Evoke Southern Charm
Chimichurri-Seasoned Chicken Salads
Starbird's New Chimi Chop Salad is Here for Spring 2026
Build-Your-Own Salad Concepts
Salata Opens Nocatee Location on April 6
Regional Salad Chain Openings
CRISP & GREEN Debuts a New West Omaha Restaurant