# Portable Chicken Noodle Salads This Five Spice Chicken Noodle Salad from Trader Joe's is Flavorful By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-noodle-salad References: [animmovablefeast.blogspot](http://animmovablefeast.blogspot.ca/2012/01/massive-trader-joes-post.html) & [traderjoes](http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/266) Available at [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squiggly-knife-cut-style-noodles) locations on the West Coast of the USA, the Trader Ming's Five Spice Chicken and [Asian Style Noodle Salad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-sesame-chicken-salad) is a crisp and refreshing grab and go meal with plenty of flavor. Designed to be refreshing at a similarly refreshing price point, the lean protein-packed salad is a healthier option than most pre-made meals that doesn't skimp on value. The salad opts for cabbage and [vermicelli-thin rice noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-dan-dan-noodles) as the base and is full of sliced red onions, cucumbers and julienne-cut carrots. The salad features strips of chicken breast and is based with a Chinese five spice flavor combination that is made up of star anise, clove, cinnamon, pepper and ground fennel seed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Salad Meals:** There is an opportunity to create more flavorful and healthier grab-and-go meals using different salad bases, protein options, and globally-inspired flavor combinations. - **Asian-inspired Meal Kits:** There is potential to create meal kits that feature Asian-style rice noodles, Chinese five spice seasoning, and other traditional ingredients to cater to consumers interested in different cultural cuisines. - **Affordable Healthy Meal Options:** There is an opportunity to create more affordable, healthy meal options that offer a balance of lean protein, vegetables, and flavorful toppings to cater to consumers seeking value-driven meals on-the-go. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Grocery Store:** Grocery stores can offer pre-made salad meals using different bases, proteins, and globally-inspired flavor combinations to cater to consumers seeking quick and healthy meal options. - **Meal Kit Delivery Service:** Meal kit delivery services can offer Asian-inspired meal kits featuring traditional ingredients and globally-inspired flavors to cater to consumers seeking to explore different cultural cuisines at home. - **Quick Service Restaurant:** Quick service restaurants can offer affordable and healthy meal options that provide a balance of lean protein, vegetables, and flavorful toppings to cater to consumers seeking value-driven meals on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruffly-Edged Noodle Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squiggly-knife-cut-style-noodles.md) - [Grab-and-Go Salmon Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sesame-miso-salad.md) - [Flavorful Grab-and-Go Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-green-goddess-salad.md) - [Asian-Inspired Citrus Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-apple-citrus-salad.md) - [Spicy Knife-Cut Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-squiggly-knife-cut-noodles.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-or-cold-salad-and-noodle-meal-kits.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Grilled Chicken Breasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-chili-lime-chicken-breast.md) - [Frozen Teriyaki Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-chicken-bowl.md) - [Lemon Herb Macaroni Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-herb-macaroni-salad.md)