# Textured Salad Green Blends Trader Joe's Organic Romaine & Chicory Blend is Salad-Ready By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-romaine-chicory-blend References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/organic-romaine-chicory-blend-076917)  [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rganic-red-butter-lettuce) knows that pre-washed, bagged greens are a dinnertime savior, which is why the chain has just added the new Organic Romaine & Chicory Blend. Perfect for nights when you need a salad on the table stat, the new Organic Romaine & Chicory Blend is [pre-washed and ready to use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaged-salads). Each bag contains a blend of [crisp organic romaine leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romaine-leaf-lettuce) with two members of the chicory family: green organic frisée (also known as curly endive) and organic radicchio. The slightly bitter and peppery chicory leaves pair perfectly with the cool and crisp taste of the romaine. While great for salads, Trader Joe's new Organic Romaine & Chicory Blend can also be enjoyed with savory foods like poached eggs, chicken thighs, or even a flatbread pizza. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 17% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pre-washed Bagged Greens:** The convenience of pre-washed bagged greens is a trend that continues to grow in popularity among consumers and offers opportunities for innovative packaging and flavor combinations. - **Organic Salad Blends:** The demand for organic salad blends is on the rise, providing an opportunity for brands and retailers to expand their offerings and cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Versatile Salad Greens:** The versatility of salad greens like romaine, chicory, frisée, and radicchio opens up possibilities for creative recipes and menu options in the culinary industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** The growing popularity of pre-washed bagged greens presents opportunities for innovations in packaging materials and design that prolong freshness and convenience. - **Organic Food:** The increasing demand for organic salad blends creates a potential market for both organic farms and retailers looking to tap into the health-conscious consumer segment. - **Food Service:** The versatility of salad greens like romaine, chicory, frisée, and radicchio provides countless opportunities for restaurants and food service providers to create innovative salad-based dishes and menu offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Pre-Washed Greens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rganic-red-butter-lettuce.md) - [Crispy Pesticide-Free Lettuce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-leaf-farms1.md) - [Flavorful Grab-and-Go Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-green-goddess-salad.md) - [Cross-Breed Lettuce Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-gem-lettuce.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-ranch-salad-kit.md) - [Ranch Dressing Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-ranch-salad-kit.md) - [Italian Tomato Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-cremoso-salad-kit.md) - [Dill-Flavored Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dillicious-chopped-salad-kit.md) - [Creamy Frozen Veggie Medleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-creamy-greens-veggies.md)