# Wine-Inspired Salad Kits Eat Smart's Vineyard Collection Features Champagne Caesar Vinaigrette By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-vinaigrette References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eat-smart-launches-unique-lineup-of-vineyard-collection-salads-with-proprietary-o-olive-oil--vinegar-dressings-300873091.html) & [eatsmart.net](https://www.eatsmart.net/) The new Eat Smart Vineyard Collection is launching across North America, giving consumers in Canada and the United States a taste of fresh and inspiring salad kits that are made vibrant greens and uniquely flavored [caesar vinaigrettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-of-the-month). In the Vineyard Collection, fans will find the artisanally inspired California Champagne Caeser, which combines romaine lettuce with shredded parmesan cheese, texture-rich multigrain croutons with a decadent O Olive Oil & Vinegar California champagne caesar vinaigrette. The newly launched salad kit collection also includes the California Basil Balsamic kit, which matches an award-winning oak-aged California Fig Balsamic Vinegar with a [Mediterranean-inspired salad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-hummus-crunch-chopped-salad-kit) with savory-sweet basil, garlic and black pepper. These new salad kits were created to meet the demand from consumers who are seeking out products with more authentic kinds of dressings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 14% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisanal Salad Kits:** Artisanal salad kits featuring unique and flavorful dressings are gaining popularity among consumers. - **Wine-inspired Dressings:** Wine-inspired dressings, such as champagne caesar vinaigrette and balsamic vinegar, are being utilized in salad kits for a more sophisticated taste. - **Demand for Authentic Dressings:** Consumers are seeking out salad kits with genuine and authentic dressings that offer a more satisfying taste and experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards artisanal salad kits, as well as the demand for more authentic dressings in products. - **Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of the growing popularity of unique and flavorful salad kits by offering a variety of options and promoting them through in-store displays and advertising. - **Hospitality:** Incorporating artisanal salad kits with wine-inspired dressings into menus can provide a more sophisticated and satisfying dining experience for patrons in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [International Cuisine Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-salad-kits.md) - [Global Cuisine Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-chopped-salad-kits.md) - [Culinary-Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-salad-kits.md) - [Convenient For-Home Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-kits.md) - [Retailer Exclusive Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-fresh-organic-salad-shakers.md) - [Vibrant Mediterranean Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-1.md) - [Clean Label Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-2.md) - [Free-From Vinaigrette Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-olive-ranch-vinaigrette.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Salad Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-products.md)