# Satisfying Summertime Salads The Fazoli's Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad is a Seasonal Offering By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-salad References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/06/11/fazolis-introduces-new-crispy-chicken-bacon-ranch-salad/) & [fazolis](https://www.fazolis.com) The [Fazoli's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-bacon-glaze-wings) Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad is a satisfying side option for consumers seeking out a new take on a [classic salad recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-salads). The salad is made starting with crisp romaine lettuce that is then topped with grape tomatoes, breaded chicken, a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and chopped bacon. The salad is also topped with [freshly-baked breadstick croutons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-ranch-salad-kit) that are made in-house along with specialty pepperoni chips; these are achieved by running the cured meat slices through a 490 degree Fahrenheit oven for a crispy finish. The Fazoli's Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad is available now at participating locations nationwide, but only for a limited time to make it a perfect summertime indulgence. Image Credit: Fazoli’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Customizable Salad Creations:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer a variety of salad ingredients and toppings for customers to personalize their salads. - **Gourmet Salad Dressings:** Chance for companies to innovate and create unique salad dressings with premium ingredients and flavors to enhance the salad experience. - **Plant-based Salad Options:** Potential for restaurants and food manufacturers to develop plant-based salad options to cater to the growing demand for vegetarian and vegan choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurant owners can explore salad innovations to attract customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to create and distribute ready-to-eat salads with unique flavors and ingredients to meet the changing consumer preferences. - **Grocery and Retail:** Possibility for grocery stores and retailers to offer a variety of pre-packaged salads with premium ingredients, appealing to health-conscious customers on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken Tender-Topped Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-salad.md) - [Meaty Ranch Dressing Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-bacon-ranch-pizza.md) - [Loaded Ranch-Coated Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries.md) - [Spicy Ranch Dressing Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-jalapeo-ranch-salad.md) - [Spicy Chicken Grain Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-ranch-crispy-chicken-grain-bowl.md) - [Satisfying Fast-Casual Summer Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaxbys-zensible-zalads.md) - [Ranch-Drizzled Loaded Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fries-with-chicken-bacon-ranch.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)