# Smoky Salad Kits Fresh Express' Smoked BBQ Sriracha Slaw Salad Kit Boasts a Spicy Dressing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slaw-salad-kit References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4054-innovation-on-display-at-united-fresh-2019) & [freshexpress](https://www.freshexpress.com/products/salad-kits/smoked-bbq-sriracha-premium-slaw-salad-kit) Pre-made salad kits are often paired with dressings that are light and fresh but [Fresh Express](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-or-cold-salad-and-noodle-meal-kits)' Smoked BBQ Sriracha Premium Slaw Salad Kit distinguishes itself with its [smoky, spicy flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devils-smoke-sauce). The slaw salad itself is made with a combination of red and green cabbage, plus Brussels sprouts, colorful carrots and broccoli stalks. Some of the other texture-rich additions to the salad kit include red pepper crisps and Sriracha chow mein noodles, which are perfectly matched by the smoked and creamy BBQ sriracha dressing. With this kit, Fresh Express promises to take " taste buds on an adventure." While the versatile kit could be used to prepare a quick and easy salad in a bowl, Fresh Express also details how flavorful the product could be if added to burgers or side dishes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Salad Kits:** The trend of adding bold and spicy flavors to pre-made salad kits offers an opportunity for innovative dressings and unique ingredient combinations. - **Texture-rich Salad Kits:** The trend of including a variety of textures in pre-made salad kits opens up opportunities for adding crispy elements and diverse vegetable options. - **Versatile Salad Kits:** The trend of highlighting the versatility of salad kits encourages creative and unexpected uses in different dishes and recipes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of spicy and texture-rich salad kits by creating flavorful dressings and exploring new vegetable combinations. - **Healthy Convenience Foods:** The industry of healthy convenience foods can benefit from the trend of versatile salad kits by offering easy-to-make options for quick meals or side dishes. - **Foodservice and Hospitality:** The foodservice and hospitality industry can take advantage of the trend of versatile salad kits by incorporating them into menus as unique salad options or innovative burger toppings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-or-cold-salad-and-noodle-meal-kits.md) - [Global Cuisine Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-chopped-salad-kits.md) - [International Cuisine Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-salad-kits.md) - [Vibrant Mediterranean Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-1.md) - [Herbaceous Mediterranean Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-chopped-kit.md) - [Globally Inspired Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-chopped-salad-kit.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Salad Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-express-products.md) - [Sesame Ginger Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-kits1.md) - [Spicy Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florette-salad.md)