# Satisfying QSR Summer Salads The Habit Fresh Berry & Toasted Almond Salad with Chicken is Seasonal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-berry-toasted-almond-salad-with-chicken References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/08/20/the-habit-tosses-new-fresh-berry-toasted-almond-salad-with-chicken/) & [habitburger](https://www.habitburger.com) The Habit Fresh Berry & Toasted Almond Salad with Chicken has been announced by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-habit-burger-grill) brand as its latest creation for the summer that offers consumers a delicious yet light way to stay fueled. Made with hand-cut garden greens, the salad is topped with chargrilled chicken breast and paired with toasted almonds, feta cheese, strawberries and blueberries. The salad is paired with a strawberry balsamic dressing to further enhance the fruit-forward flavor of the [light yet satisfying menu item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1). The Habit Fresh Berry & Toasted Almond Salad with Chicken is available only for a limited-time this summer at participating locations and acknowledges the rising preference amongst consumers for [healthier fare at quick service restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-and-go) to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. Image Credit: The Habit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 3% | 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 - **Healthy Quick Service Restaurant Options:** Opportunity for QSR brands to offer more nutritious menu items to cater to consumer demand for healthier options. - **Seasonal Salad Offerings:** Chance for QSR brands to create limited-time menu items featuring fresh, in-season ingredients to attract customers looking for seasonal flavors. - **Fruit-forward Flavor Profiles:** Potential for QSR brands to explore fruit-based dressings and toppings to add a refreshing twist to salads and appeal to consumers seeking lighter, flavorful options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Quick Service Restaurants:** QSR brands can capitalize on the growing demand for healthier choices by introducing more nutritious salads and other menu items. - **Food Service Retail:** Opportunity for food service retailers to stock and promote seasonal salad ingredients and dressings to cater to customer preferences. - **Food Delivery Services:** Potential for food delivery services to partner with QSR brands offering fresh, flavorful salads as a convenient and healthy meal option for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summery Grilled Peach Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargrilled-peach-salad.md) - [Berry-Topped Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-boost-salad.md) - [Healthy Summer Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-summer-offerings.md) - [Crispy QSR Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-habit-burger-grill.md) - [Fresh Strawberry Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-strawberry-chicken-salad.md) - [Berry-Topped Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-chop.md) - [Seasonal Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-chicken-salad.md) - [All-Natural Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-green-goddess-salad.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-avocado-salad.md)