# Comfort Food-Inspired Salads The Ready Pac Foods Bistro Salads Come in Two Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-pac-foods-bistro References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/122938-ready-pac-foods-slider-and-reuben-salads) & [readypac](http://www.readypac.com/) The new Ready Pac Foods Bistro salads have been unveiled by the brand as a line of prepackaged products that will allow for a convenient, flavorful way to enjoy the fresh taste of a prepared salad. The salads are inspired by classic comfort foods, and come in two flavor varieties including the Slider and the Reuben, which are packed with burger patties and uncured corned beef, respectively. The salads each come with Thousand Island dressing and feature [at least 10 grams of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/factor-x-sakara) each along with 350 calories or less. The Ready Pac Foods Bistro salads are part of the continued popularity of [prepackaged meal kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-salad-kits) as consumers seek out convenient ways to enjoy their favorite foods without the need for ample preparation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Prepackaged Meal Kits:** Create prepackaged meal kits that offer convenient, flavorful ways to enjoy fresh and prepared foods. - **Comfort Food-inspired Products:** Introduce comfort food-inspired products into the market, providing familiar flavors in a healthier salad format. - **Protein-rich Salads:** Develop protein-rich salads as a healthy alternative to traditional comfort foods, appealing to health-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Innovate food packaging solutions to preserve the freshness and appeal of prepackaged meal kits. - **Ready-to-eat Foods:** Explore the potential for ready-to-eat food products that offer the taste of comfort foods with added convenience. - **Healthy Convenience Foods:** Expand the market for healthy convenience foods by offering protein-rich salad options that cater to varying dietary preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premade Chicken-Packed Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-bounti-grab-go-salad-kits.md) - [Boldly Flavored Deli Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resers-fine-foods-deli-products.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-or-cold-salad-and-noodle-meal-kits.md) - [Topping-Packed Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonduelle-bistro-loaded-bowls.md) - [Convenient For-Home Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-kits.md) - [Convenience-Focused Summer Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1.md) - [International Cuisine Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-salad-kits.md) - [Handheld QSR Salad Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pita-pit-salad-shakers.md) - [Spicy Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florette-salad.md)