# Fast Food Fruit Salads The New Blueberry Burst Chicken Salad is a Healthy Summer Salad Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-option References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/05/wendys-testing-blueberry-burst-chicken-salad.html) & [wendys](https://www.wendys.com/en-us/salads/berryalmondchickensaladfullsize) Following the recent addition of the Power Mediterranean Chicken Salad to its menu, [Wendy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springinspired-menu) is currently testing another healthy salad option. With a growing demand for fresher and more nutrient-rich dishes, the new salad makes fast food accessible to health-conscious consumers. The new Blueberry Burst Chicken Salad is a healthy salad option made with freshly chopped greens, strawberries, blueberries, roasted almonds and Asiago cheese. The salad is then topped with pieces of [grilled chicken breast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-sesame-chicken-salad) for added protein. In total, the salad packs a whopping 39 grams of protein, seven grams of fiber and a dose of beneficial antioxidants. Customers can also customize the salad with different dressings or add-ins of their choosing. Available in both full and half-sizes, the fruity new salad helps the chain appeal to a more health-conscious customer base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 24% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fast Food Healthier Salad Options:** Fast food chains are testing healthier salad options in response to growing consumer demand for fresher and more nutrient-rich dishes. - **Customizable Fast Food Salads:** Customers can now customize their fast food salads with different dressings or add-ins of their choosing. - **Protein-rich Fast Food Salads:** Fast food chains are introducing protein-rich salads to cater to health-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains are innovating their menu to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Protein Supplement Industry:** Protein-rich fast food salads could be an opportunity for the protein supplement industry to collaborate with fast food chains. - **Fresh Produce Industry:** Fast food chains increasing the use of fresh produce in their salad offerings could present an opportunity for the fresh produce industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refreshing Spring-Ready QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springinspired-menu.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) - [Chicken Tender-Topped Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-salad.md) - [New Health-Focused Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saladworks-new-menu.md) - [All-Natural Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-green-goddess-salad.md) - [Wonton-Topped Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-wonton-salad.md) - [Fresh Strawberry Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-strawberry-chicken-salad.md) - [Chef-Driven Farm Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-salad.md)