# Leafy Green Waffle Wraps The Crouton Cone Cobb Salad is a Nutrient Rich Treat By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouton-cone-cobb-salad References: [foodista](http://www.foodista.com/blog/2012/10/28/crouton-cone-is-hands-free-healthy-eating) & [dudefoods](http://dudefoods.com/cobb-salad-crouton-cone/) Enjoy your leafy greens and all the fixings without having to use any utensils when you devour a crouton cone cobb salad. The batter of the cone is actually made out of crushed croutons that are mixed with an egg and olive oil. Then it's placed in a [waffle maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cones) and wrapped around a cone roller. The salad itself is a healthy mix of [lettuce, chicken, diced tomatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entree-salads), eggs and if you are feeling a bit indulgent, a sprinkle of bacon. Top it all of with a vinaigrette dressing and you have a satisfying mixed greens dish that you can easily take on the go. Not everything that is placed in a cone has to be unhealthy for you and the crouton cone cobb salad proves this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Leafy Green Waffle Wraps:** The use of unconventional batter, such as crushed croutons, in waffle makers presents new opportunities for healthy fast food options. - **Utensil-free Eating:** The concept of wrapping salads in cones could inspire more utensil-free meals or snacks that are ideal for people who are on the go and want to eat healthy. - **Mixed Greens To-go:** The popularity of healthy on-the-go meals could lead to a rise in demand for convenient and eco-friendly packaging for salads and other healthy dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Service:** The food service industry, such as restaurants and fast food chains, could explore new ways of creating healthy and convenient to-go options for customers. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry could innovate by creating eco-friendly, portable, and convenient packaging for healthy meals and snacks that don't require utensils. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry could promote utensil-free meals as a way to encourage healthy eating habits on-the-go and offer healthier options in vending machines and convenience stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient For-Home Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-kits.md) - [Chicken Tender-Topped Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-salad.md) - [Sprinkle-Sized Rice Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saladsprinkles.md) - [Functional Signature Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-salads.md) - [Collagen-Rich Croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruton-alternative.md) - [Vitamin-Enriched Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesar-crumbles-salad-topper.md) - [Convenience-Focused Summer Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1.md) - [Summery Cobb Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goddess-cobb.md) - [Beefy Cheeseburger Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cheeseburger-salad.md)