# Balanced Fast Food Menus The Tim Hortons Fresh Salads Provide Customers with Healthier Options By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-fresh-salads References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/05/07/tim-hortons-adds-new-garden-and-caesar-fresh-salads-to-permanent-menu/) & [timhortons](http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/promos/salads.php) Tim Hortons may be considered a coffee house, but it serves much more than coffee. Its expansive breakfast and lunch menu has made it a staple in many people's lives. Yet the recent introduction of Tim Hortons Fresh Salads shows that it was lacking slightly when it came to healthier options. Although their [sandwiches and wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresca-salads-and-wraps) have always been packed with fresh produce, wellness-conscious individuals appreciate even more drastic alternatives. The Tim Hortons Fresh Salads are available in two made-to-order options: Garden and Caesar. The [Caesar boasts green leaf lettuce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-the-greek-salads), real bacon strips, seasoned croutons, and a four cheese dressing while the Garden rests sliced tomatoes, cucumber and red onion on a bed of green leaf lettuce topped with balsamic vinaigrette. Grilled and crispy chicken can be added as well as beef. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Healthier Fast Food Options:** Expanding fast food menus to include healthier options like fresh salads provides an opportunity to attract wellness-conscious customers. - **Customizable Salads:** Offering made-to-order salads with various protein options allows customers to personalize their meals, catering to individual preferences and dietary needs. - **Increased Focus on Fresh Produce:** Emphasizing the use of fresh produce in fast food menus promotes a healthier and more sustainable food system, appealing to environmentally-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can leverage the trend of offering healthier options to tap into the growing demand for nutritious and convenient meals. - **Food Service:** The food service industry can capitalize on the customizable salad trend by incorporating made-to-order options into their menus, catering to a wide range of customer preferences. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can benefit from the increased focus on fresh produce, as there will be a higher demand for locally sourced and organic ingredients to supply the growing number of health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hearty QSR Grain Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-loaded-bowls.md) - [Made-to-Order QSR Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-loaded-wraps.md) - [Avocado Toast QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-menu-items.md) - [Value-Driven Wellness-Focused Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-and-go.md) - [Savory Satisfying Summertime Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-burger-grill-salads.md) - [Value-Focused Seasonal QSR Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combo-menu.md) - [Healthy Summer Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-summer-offerings.md) - [Healthy Autumn-Inspired Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-limitedtime-fall-offerings.md) - [Satiating Summer Salad Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeygrow-salads.md)