# Crispy Quinoa Salad Kits Dole's Chopped Caesar Salad Kit Includes Quinoa as a Feature Ingredient By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-salad-kit References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2017/06/New-on-the-shelves-0623/Dole.aspx?TipID=9) There are plenty of [Caesar salad kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familysize-salad-kit) on the market, and just as many fresh salads served in restaurants that are made with a base of quinoa, but few store-bought products that offer both leafy greens and the ancient grain quinoa. To remedy this, Dole introduced an all-new Chopped Caesar Salad Kit with quinoa as a feature ingredient. This new ready-to-mix salad kit includes pieces of Romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic bread croutons, crispy quinoa pieces, as well as a packet of Dole's own [Caesar salad dressing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-salad-dip) and even ground black pepper for added seasoning. The easy-to-prepare salad kit appeals to consumers who want to enjoy the protein that can be had from the ancient grain without the hassle of preparing it from scratch as a salad add-in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quinoa Salad Kits:** The introduction of Dole's Chopped Caesar Salad Kit with quinoa highlights the trend of incorporating quinoa into pre-packaged salad kits. - **Ready-to-mix Salad Kits:** The convenience of Dole's Chopped Caesar Salad Kit appeals to consumers looking for easy-to-prepare salad options. - **Ancient Grains in Salads:** The inclusion of quinoa in Dole's salad kit reflects the trend of using ancient grains as a healthy and protein-rich addition to salads. ### Where This Applies - **Packaged Salad Industry:** The introduction of Dole's innovative salad kit with quinoa creates opportunities for growth and differentiation within the packaged salad industry. - **Convenience Food Industry:** Dole's ready-to-mix salad kit caters to the demand for convenient and healthy food options, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities within the convenience food industry. - **Health Food Industry:** The integration of quinoa as a feature ingredient in Dole's salad kit taps into the health food trend, opening up potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the health food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mediterranean Cuisine Salad kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-hummus-crunch-chopped-salad-kit.md) - [Flavorful Chopped Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chopped-salad-kits.md) - [Globally Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-chopped-salad-kit.md) - [Retailer Exclusive Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-fresh-organic-salad-shakers.md) - [Culinary-Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-salad-kits.md) - [Ready-Made Salmon Ceasar Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-ceasar-salads.md) - [Sesame Ginger Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-kits1.md) - [Internationally Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-chopped-salad-kit.md) - [Vitamin-Enriched Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-crumbles-salad-topper.md)