# Holiday-Themed Chicken Salads The Deck the Holly Chicken Salad is a Festive Take on a Classic Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-11-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deck-the-holly References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/11/13/chicken-salad-chick-adds-new-deck-the-holly-chicken-salad/)  Chicken Salad Chick is ushering in the 2021 holiday season with the debut of a tasty new flavor dubbed: Deck the Holly. Deck the Holly is a chicken salad dish, but with a festive twist. The new menu items starts with Chicken Salad Chick cult-favorite, Holly Jalapeno, then take it up a notch with cranberries. The result is a festive blend of sweet and spicy flavors that are perfect for the Christmas season. Of course, like most quick service holiday dishes, the new Deck the Holly chicken salad is a seasonal offering that's only available for a limited time. You can currently find it at participating Chicken Salad Chick locations nationwide now through the 2021 holiday season. Image Credit: Chicken Salad Chick ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **Holiday-themed Food:** Restaurants can create seasonal menu items that cater to holidays to attract customers. - **Flavor-twist:** Incorporating unlikely ingredients such as cranberries to traditional dishes can create unique flavors and excitement for customers. - **Seasonal Offerings:** Businesses can increase sales and customer demand by creating temporary seasonal products that generate buzz and attract customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can create seasonal menu items to attract new and repeat customers during holiday seasons. - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating new and innovative flavors into existing food and beverages can attract customers looking for unique dining experiences. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the holiday season by offering temporary specialty items that generate attention and increase revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Chicken Salad Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-wraps.md) - [Tart Chicken Salad Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-almond-chicken-salad-sandwich.md) - [Mediterranean-Style Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-goddess.md) - [Watermelon Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-iced-tea.md) - [Festive Bowl-Style Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tis-the-seasoned-harvest-bowl.md) - [Melty Chicken Salad Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-melt.md) - [Cranberry-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Sweet Seasonal Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chicken-bowl.md) - [Holiday-Ready QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-2023-holiday-menu.md)