# Fruity Fast Food Salads Wendy's New Strawberry Mango Chicken Salad Gives Diners a Seasonal Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mango-chicken-salad References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/06/wendys-testing-new-strawberry-mango-chicken-salad.html) & [wendys](https://www.wendys.com/en-ca/salads) Following the release of its Power Mediterranean Chicken Salad and its Blueberry Burst Chicken Salad, [Wendy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-4) is now testing out a new veggie-heavy dish called the Strawberry Mango Chicken Salad. In recent years, fast food chains have made a significant effort to diversify their menus and give consumers more healthy options. The latest addition to the [Wendy's menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-spring-menu) gives diners a seasonal option when it comes to choosing a freshly made salad. The new Strawberry Mango Chicken Salad combines fresh veggies with seasonal fruits to create a nutrient-rich entree. The salad itself combines fresh-cut strawberries, mango, feta, sunflower seeds, lettuce and spring greens. The salad is then topped with pieces of grilled chicken and a honey-citrus vinaigrette dressing. With more consumers looking for [fresh, seasonal options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1), this new dish is likely to be a hit among the health-conscious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 16% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seasonal Fast Food Salads:** Fast food chains are diversifying their menus with seasonal salads, catering to health-conscious consumers. - **Vegetable-heavy Dishes:** The addition of veggie-heavy dishes to fast food menus provides more nutrient-rich options for diners. - **Fruit and Protein Combinations:** Fast food salads are now combining fresh fruits and protein sources, offering a well-rounded and satisfying meal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the demand for seasonal salads by introducing more innovative and healthy options to their menus. - **Healthy Food Industry:** The rise of vegetable-heavy and fruit-infused fast food dishes presents an opportunity for healthy food companies to expand their offerings in the fast food sector. - **Salad Dressing Industry:** The introduction of new salad options by fast food chains creates a potential market for innovative and flavorful salad dressings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ingredient-Packed QSR Cobb Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-cobb-salad.md) - [Seasonal Strawberry Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-frosty-1.md) - [Seasonal Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-chicken-salad.md) - [Berry-Topped Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-boost-salad.md) - [Antioxidant-Rich Spring Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-pomegranate-salad.md) - [Savory Satisfying Summertime Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-burger-grill-salads.md) - [Fresh Strawberry Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-strawberry-chicken-salad.md) - [Chicken Tender-Topped Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-salad.md) - [Crunchy Cajun QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-spring-menu.md)