3. Getting warmer
More than 20% of consumers now choose warm bowls, according to Chopt Creative Salad Co. To meet their demands, Chopt debuted warm cauliflower rice as a base for its warm bowls, alongside brown rice, beluga lentils and tricolor quinoa. On Jan. 6, the salad chain launched a selection of health-inspired bowls that conform with keto, paleo and Whole30 diets. On the roster are two warm bowls: Spicy Bowl30 (cauliflower rice topped with warm roasted chicken, rainbow carrots, crispy shallots, jalapenos, cabbage-cilantro blend and spicy sunflower dressing) and the MexiKeto Carnitas Bowl (cauliflower rice topped with spicy braised pork, cotija cheese, pickled red onions, jalapenos, cabbage-cilantro blend, toasted pumpkin seeds and Mexican goddess dressing). Also new to the menu are two cold salads with keto- and paleo-friendly ingredients.