# Ready-to-Eat Mediterranean Salads The Simply Fresh Caprese Salad is Topped with Fresh Mozzarella By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-salad-1 References: [fivestargourmetfoods](https://www.fivestargourmetfoods.com/products/organic-caprese-salad/) Simply Fresh Salads' Caprese Salad with Organic Veggies is a convenient, ready-to-eat meal option. A healthy choice for on-the-go enjoyment, the Caprese Salad is part of Simply Fresh Salads' vast range with other flavors like Cashew Chicken, Thai Noodle, Apple, Bacon & Pecan and Sweet Kale offered among others. The Simply Fresh Salads range was launched by [Five Star Gourmet Foods'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-kids-combo) and features [chef-inspired recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-salad-kits) that are made with the finest, fresh ingredients. This Caprese Salad is a fresh take on the classic Italian salad that hails from the island of Capri and consists of mixed baby greens and organic tomatoes. The fresh veggie blend is topped with Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette and [fresh mozzarella cheese pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-hummus-crunch-chopped-salad-kit) as the finishing touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Convenient Ready-to-eat Salads:** The trend highlights the opportunity for companies to expand their product offerings to include healthy, pre-packaged meals for on-the-go consumption. - **Chef-inspired Salad Recipes:** Innovative salads that showcase unique flavor combinations and fresh ingredients create opportunities for chefs and food companies to differentiate on taste and quality. - **Organic Salad Ingredients:** The increasing demand for natural and organic foods presents opportunities for companies to source and market high-quality organic salad ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The trend towards ready-to-eat, healthy meals and innovative salad recipes presents opportunities for food companies to expand their product lines and differentiate their offerings. - **Organic Food Industry:** The trend towards organic ingredients in salads presents opportunities for companies to capitalize on the increasing demand for natural and organic foods. - **Quick Service Restaurant Industry:** Quick service restaurants can capitalize on the demand for convenient, healthy meals by adding fresh salads to their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Salad-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-sandwich.md) - [Mozzarella-Stuffed Caprese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-sandwiches-and-wraps.md) - [Vibrant Mediterranean Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-1.md) - [Herbaceous Mediterranean Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-chopped-kit.md) - [Salad-Inspired Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-grilled-cheese.md) - [Italian Salad-Inspired Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-piada.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Salad Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-products.md) - [Italian Tomato Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-cremoso-salad-kit.md) - [Fresh Salad-Inspired Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-salami-pesto-sandwich.md)