Salad trend overview

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Salad trend

Trend overview

  • Social conversations about Salad have by year-over-year
  • of U.S. restaurants offer Salad dishes on their menus
  • The top consumer need driving Salad consumption today is
  • Salad is the most dominant dietary adaptation

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Salad Trends 2025: A Boost in Popularity

Social conversations around salads have increased by 4.62%, with 63.59% of restaurants offering them on their menus.

The demand for protein-rich and plant-based meals continues to fuel salad’s popularity, aligning with the rise of vegan diets.

Top 10 salad names

  1. Classic Caesar Salad
  2. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
  3. Avocado Kale Salad
  4. Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
  5. Thai Peanut Crunch Salad
  6. Spinach and Strawberry Salad
  7. Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
  8. Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
  9. Greek Pasta Salad
  10. Roasted Sweet Potato and Arugula Salad

Key Salad Ingredients

Classic components like chicken, tomato, and onion remain popular, while ingredients such as pasta and berries are gaining traction, offering a variety of textures and flavors in salads across menus.

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