This spring, McAlister’s Deli is leaming into an ultra-trendy ingredient with the launch of two new dishes: the Chicken Avocado BLT Sandwich and Chicken Avocado BLT Salad.
Avocado is the star ingredient of both of McAlister’s Deli's new dishes. First up is the Chicken Avocado BLT sandwich, which features grilled chicken, avocado, peppered bacon, tomato, fresh spring mix, and a creamy avocado ranch sauce on toasted country white bread. Similarly, the new Chicken Avocado BLT Salad features marinated grilled chicken, ripe tomato, crunchy croutons, and fresh avocado, on a bed of mixed greens with avocado ranch. And if you're hankering for something sweet, there's also the new Cinnabon Mini Cookie Sandwich, which features Cinnabon signature frosting sandwiched between two sweet snickerdoodle-style cookie.
Seasonal Avocado Sandwiches
McAlister’s Deli's New Chicken Avocado BLT Sandwich is Here for Spring
Trend Themes
1. Avocado as a Star Ingredient - More brands can leverage avocado as a star ingredient to appeal to health-conscious consumers and tap into current food trends.
2. Creamy Avocado-based Sauces - There is an opportunity to create avocado-based sauces and dressings for sandwiches, salads, and other dishes to provide a healthy and trendy option for consumers.
3. Cross-promotion of Sweet and Savory - Brands can experiment with cross-promotion of sweet and savory dishes like combining avocado with Cinnabon signature frosting sandwiched between sweet cookies to offer a unique culinary experience.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Restaurants - Fast food restaurants can integrate healthier ingredients like avocado into their menus to cater to changing consumer preferences and offer more variety.
2. Food and Beverage Manufacturers - There is an opportunity for food and beverage manufacturers to create and market avocado-based products, including dressings, sauces, and spreads.
3. Bakery and Confectionery - Bakery and confectionery brands can collaborate with restaurants to create unique desserts like the Cinnabon Mini Cookie Sandwich, tapping into both sweet and savory flavor profiles for a more diverse menu.