# Nutritious Fast Casual Salads Pei Wei's New Asian-Inspired Salads are a Healthy Dinner Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asianinspired-salads References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/07/pei-wei-launches-four-seasonal-salads-for-summer.html) & [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160705006137/en/Pei-Wei-Announces-Summer-Menu-Focused-Salads) The fast casual chain Pei Wei recently introduced a series of Asian-inspired salads made from nutritious, seasonal ingredients. In recent years, there has been a growing demand for dishes that are both health-conscious and flavorful. These colorful new salads used fresh and vibrant ingredients to give consumers a healthy alternative when it comes to dining out. Pei Wei's [summer menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1) features three new Asian-inspired salads: the Thai Steak & Mango Salad, the [Ahi Avocado Salad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-avocado-salad) and the Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad. There is also an updated version of the chain's Asian Chopped Chicken Salad. Each salad is designed to deliver a powerful nutritional boost with ingredients such as antioxidant-rich peanuts, heart-healthy garlic and chiles bursting with Vitamin C. The nutritious ingredients are then cooked in a wok to create palate-pleasing flavor sensations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Growing Demand for Health-conscious Dishes:** Businesses can capitalize on this trend by offering nutritious and flavorful options to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Seasonal and Fresh Ingredients:** Innovation opportunities lie in sourcing local, seasonal, and fresh ingredients to create vibrant and flavorful dishes. - **Asian-inspired Salads:** Introducing Asian flavors and ingredients in salads can provide a unique twist and attract customers looking for new dining experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Dining:** Fast casual restaurants can take advantage of the demand for nutritious fast casual salads by offering their own innovative salad options. - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore new product lines or partnerships to meet the growing demand for health-conscious and flavorful dishes. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can enhance their menu offerings by incorporating Asian-inspired salads and catering to health-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satiating Summer Salad Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeygrow-salads.md) - [Asian-Inspired Citrus Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-apple-citrus-salad.md) - [Thanksgiving-Launched Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-sesame-chicken-salad.md) - [Asian Cuisine-Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pf-changs-salad-kits.md) - [Crunchy Asian-Inspired Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-crunch-salad.md) - [Savory Satisfying Summertime Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-burger-grill-salads.md) - [New Health-Focused Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saladworks-new-menu.md) - [Strategic Fast-Casual Dining Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pei-wei-asian-kitchen.md) - [Convenience-Focused Summer Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1.md)