# Summery BBQ Chicken Salads Noodles & Company is Serving Up the Backyard BBQ Chicken Salad By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq-chicken-salad References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/noodles-company-welcomes-back-the-backyard-bbq-chicken-salad/)  Spring is just around the corner and [Noodles & Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-apple-citrus-salad) is leaning into the summer vibes with its fresh and tasty Backyard BBQ Chicken Salad. The Backyard BBQ Chicken Salad is a [returning LTO that's become a fan-favorite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaxbys-relaunches). This flavorful dish consists of a bed of mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, tomato, and red onion. The whole thing is then tossed with a tangy BBQ coleslaw dressing and finished with a garnish of roasted corn and cheddar jack cheese. The dish is part of the chain's growing better-for-you menu offerings. Other better-for-you offerings include the brand's plant-based Impossible Panko Chicken and its low-carb, house-made LEANguini noodles. The Backyard BBQ Chicken Salad can be found now for a limited time. Image Credit: Noodles & Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 15% - 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 - **Better-for-you Menu Offerings:** Businesses can innovate by creating and featuring healthier menu items for customers. - **Bbq-inspired Menu Items:** Restaurants can capitalize on the popularity of BBQ flavor by introducing more items inspired by it. - **Seasonal-specific Menu Items:** Businesses can launch limited-time offers that cater to customers' desire for seasonally-inspired dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **QSR (quick Service Restaurants):** Fast food chains can differentiate themselves by offering unique summer menu items that customers can't find elsewhere. - **Food Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can create and sell BBQ-inspired sauces and dressings to restaurants looking to add new items to their menus. - **Grocery Retail:** Supermarkets can offer ready-to-eat BBQ-inspired salads for customers looking for a quick and healthy summer meal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asian-Inspired Citrus Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-apple-citrus-salad.md) - [Plant-Based Breaded Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-impossible-panko-chicken.md) - [Indulgent Quad-Cheese Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-4cheese-chicken-alfredo.md) - [Chicken Tender-Topped Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-salad.md) - [Cheesy Parmesan Pasta Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parmesan-1.md) - [Vegan Barbecue Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq-bowl.md) - [Healthy Summer Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-summer-offerings.md) - [Spicy Chicken Grain Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-ranch-crispy-chicken-grain-bowl.md) - [Colorful Independence Day Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-bbq-menu.md)