# Plant-Based Chicken Salads Just Salad’s Chipotle Cowboy Salad Will Now Include Beyond Chicken By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-cowboy-salad References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/just-salad-releases-fall-menu-and-partners-beyond-meat) & [vegoutmag](https://vegoutmag.com/news/just-salad-vegan-chicken/)  [Just Salad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chicken-bowl) is giving its classic Chipotle Cowboy Salad a makeover thanks to a new partnership with [Beyond Meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-chicken-tender). Just Salad recently announced that it has teamed up with Beyond Meat – one of the leading plant-based meat companies – to offer its new plant-based chicken as a permanent menu item across Just Salad stores nationwide. To celebrate the partnership and give fans a fresh way to try the new offering, the brand's popular Chipotle Cowboy Salad will now include [Beyond Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-chicken-pieces) as a featured ingredient. The plant-based chicken is made from simple, plant-based ingredients, and packs a whopping 14g of protein per serving. Beyond Chicken also features 40% less saturated fat than the leading foodservice chicken tender, making it a better-for-you option for some consumers. Image Credit: Just Salad ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 13% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rise of Plant-based Meats:** There is a growing demand for plant-based meat alternatives, creating an opportunity for more companies to partner with plant-based meat producers. - **Menu Innovation:** Partnering with plant-based meat companies allows for creative menu innovation and the chance to appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Healthy Fast Food Options:** The integration of plant-based meats offers an opportunity for fast food chains to offer healthier options and appeal to consumers who prioritize health and wellness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Plant-based meats are quickly becoming mainstream and are creating partnerships with food and beverage companies to meet the growing consumer demand for healthy and environmentally sustainable alternatives. - **Fast Food:** This innovation offers fast food restaurants the opportunity to revamp their menu and adapt to a growing demand for healthier and environmentally conscious options. - **Retail:** As more companies transition to using plant-based meats, retail stores have the opportunity to offer a wider range of healthier and environmentally sustainable options to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Plant-Based Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-meat-chicken.md) - [Versatile Plant-Based Chicken Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-chicken-pieces.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-chicken-tender.md) - [Chicken Tender-Topped Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-salad.md) - [Plant-Based Fried Chicken Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-beyond-fried-chicken.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-original-orange.md) - [Elevated Fast-Casual Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-salad-market-plates.md) - [QSR Plant-Based Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluestone-lane.md) - [Premade Chicken-Packed Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-bounti-grab-go-salad-kits.md)