Just Salad Kicks Off the Season with Fresh, Fall-Inspired Lineup and Exciting New Collaboration with Impossible Foods

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Sep 16, 2024, 08:32 ET

Launch includes five seasonal menu items as well as the permanent addition of Impossible™ Chicken from Plants and Hot Honey Goat Cheese to the chain's menu nationwide

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, announced today the launch of its fall menu, featuring a roster of the best in autumn flavors and ingredients. The menu includes two new recipes, the Pesto Shrimp Bowl and the Chicken + Hot Honey Bowl, as well as returning seasonal favorites like the Autumn Caesar, Buffalo Cauliflower, and a pumpkin-themed soup special. Following a successful launch on the chain's summer menu, Just Salad's Wild-Caught Shrimp protein is here to stay for fall, serving as the hero ingredient in its new Pesto Shrimp Bowl this season.

As an extension of the chain's fall menu release, Just Salad has announced that it's introducing Impossible™ Chicken From Plants as a permanent menu addition starting this season. Impossible's Unbreaded Chicken Filet is featured in the Southwest Crunch salad and the Vegan Chipotle Wrap, in addition to availability as a protein option for Build-Your-Own ordering. The chicken from plants offers a tender, juicy bite with savory flavor while packing 19 grams protein, 0 grams saturated fat and no cholesterol. Because it's made from plants, Impossible Chicken is better for the planet than animal-based chicken – aligning with Just Salad's commitment to offering high-quality, plant-based ingredients that help its customers reduce their environmental footprints.

In collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey, Just Salad is making Hot Honey Goat Cheese a permanent player on its menu as well. Mike's Hot Honey is made using only 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers for a flavorful blend of sweetness and heat. This tangy fusion enhances the natural creaminess of the goat cheese in Just Salad's seasonal Chicken + Hot Honey Bowl, which includes a vibrant mix of fresh arugula, regenerative organic quinoa, crisp sliced apples, roasted beets, and crunchy chopped almonds. In addition to being offered as a topping for customized ordering, customers can also enjoy the Hot Honey Goat Cheese in the new Hot Honey Harvest bowl on Just Salad's permanent menu.

The fall salads feature other craveable autumn staples such as apples, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries and a homemade Pesto Vinaigrette, while the Buffalo Cauliflower salad adds a fun twist that aligns with classic flavors enjoyed during football season. For those eagerly awaiting pumpkin-flavored dishes, a seasonal creamy Pumpkin Bisque soup special is also available on the menu in the spirit of cozy season.

"Our new fall menu reflects our commitment to bold, seasonal flavors and responsible sourcing," said Jhonny Castro, Culinary Director at Just Salad. "By incorporating Impossible Chicken and collaborating with Mike's Hot Honey, we've created unique, craveable dishes that resonate with our guests while supporting our sustainability goals. We're excited to offer these dynamic new options for the season and beyond."

Just Salad's full seasonal lineup includes the following:

Autumn Caesar: Extra Crisp Romaine, Oven Roasted Chicken, Shaved Parmesan, Sliced Apples, Dried Cranberries, Garlic Butter Croutons, Homemade Creamy Caesar
Buffalo Cauliflower: Extra Crisp Romaine, Shredded Kale + Shredded Cabbage, Buffalo Cauliflower, Grillo's Pickles^®, Sliced Carrots, Hass Avocado, Tillamook^® White Cheddar, Homemade Buttermilk Ranch
Pesto Shrimp Bowl: Supergreens Blend, Regenerative Organic Quinoa, Wild-Caught Shrimp, Shaved Parmesan, Sliced Grape Tomatoes, Overnight Pickled Onions, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Homemade Kale Pesto Vinaigrette
Chicken + Hot Honey Bowl: Arugula, Regenerative Organic Quinoa, Oven Roasted Chicken, Mike's Hot Honey^® Goat Cheese, Sliced Apples, Roasted Beets, Chopped Almonds, Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
Seasonal Soup Special: Pumpkin Bisque

Just Salad's fall menu will be available in-store, online and in-app through mid-December. To learn more about Just Salad's seasonal menu items and place an order online, visit https://justsalad.com/.

ABOUT JUST SALAD

Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. The brand serves craveable, accessible, plant-centric meals made with homemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients. Guests can choose from over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, soups and smoothies. Empowering customers to "Eat with Purpose," Just Salad is a Certified B Corporation™ and home to the world's largest restaurant reusable program, as well as the first U.S. restaurant chain to carbon label its menu and offer a Climatarian menu category. The company was founded in 2006 and has over 80 locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

ABOUT MIKE'S HOT HONEY

Mike's Hot Honey, America's original and leading brand of hot honey, has been elevating everyday eating experiences since 2010. Its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee's in Brooklyn sparked a word-of-mouth sensation, creating a new category of pizza topping. By popular demand, Mike started selling his small-batch, hand-labeled hot honey bottles to visitors of the pizzeria and other local businesses. Today, Mike's Hot Honey can be found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country. Using only 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers, Mike's Hot Honey's sweet-then-heat flavor enhances any dish, from pepperoni pizza to chicken, cheese, charcuterie, ice cream, cocktails, and more. Mike's Hot Honey empowers chefs and eaters everywhere to customize, create, and share extraordinary meals. Happy drizzling!

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