# Fresh Berry-Infused Salads The Wendy's Summer Strawberry Salad is Refreshingly Satisfying By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-strawberry-salad References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/06/03/wendys-tosses-new-summer-strawberry-salad/) & [wendys](https://www.wendys.com) [The Wendy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-the-fanta) Summer Strawberry Salad is a new menu offering from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-strawberry-frosty) brand that's made with premium ingredients to help deliver a satisfying meal that's packed with fresh flavor. The salad is part of its [fresh-made salad lineup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1), and is made with the brand's signature lettuce blend along with herb-marinated grilled chicken breast and a three cheese blend. The salad is rounded off with applewood-smoked bacon and strawberries before being paired with candied almonds and Marzetti Simply Dressed Champagne Vinaigrette. The Wendy's Summer Strawberry Salad is available at participating locations nationwide, but only for a limited time. The salad speaks to the increased demand for artisan-quality menu items as consumers demand higher value offerings from major QSR brands alike. Image Credit: Wendy’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 15% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Premium Salad Offerings:** There is an opportunity for QSR brands to innovate in the salad space and offer high-quality, fresh ingredients in their menu. - **Incorporation of Fruit:** Including seasonal fruits like berries in salads is a growing trend that could attract health-conscious consumers. - **Limited-time Menu Items:** Offering limited-time salads or menu items keeps customer interest and can bring in new customers looking to try something new. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** QSR brands like Wendy's can further improve their image as a healthy option with more fresh salads in their menu. - **Produce:** A rise in demand for fresh, high-quality produce means there is potential for more partnerships between QSR brands and produce suppliers. - **Food Service:** Creating and distributing higher-quality, artisan ingredients like dressing and candied almonds to QSR brands could be an opportunity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refreshing Spring-Ready QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springinspired-menu.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) - [Fresh Strawberry Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-strawberry-chicken-salad.md) - [Berry-Topped Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-boost-salad.md) - [Chicken Tender-Topped Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-salad.md) - [Elevated QSR Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-strawberry-frosty.md) - [Healthy Summer Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-summer-offerings.md) - [Summery Melon-Infused Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunburst-melon-lemonade.md)