Fuel Growth with Fresh Salad & Bowl Innovation

Reimagine your menu with vibrant salads and bowls packed with on-trend flavors your guests crave—creating an experience that keeps them coming back.

  • Uncover our innovative ideas
  • Transform your menu and captivate your customers
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Salad and Bowl Concepts

Explore Innovative Concepts to Elevate Your Menu.
Horiatiki (Greek Salad) with Hot Honey
Horiatiki (Greek Salad) with Hot Honey
A bold Greek salad twist! Sweet heat meets salty feta, briny olives, and crisp veggies, tied together with White Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette. Perfect as a side or with protein for a main!
The Everything Healthy Nicoise Bowl
The Everything Healthy Nicoise Bowl
A fresh, flavorful Niçoise Salad Bowl with crisp veggies, tender potatoes, eggs, and tuna—tied together by NEW Hidden Valley™ Green Goddess Ranch. Great for any meal!
Honey Garlic Protein Power Bowl
Honey Garlic Protein Power Bowl
A nutrition packed bowl with lots of protein, greens, grains and accompaniments to make a powerhouse meal. Easily customizable to fit any dietary needs, without skimping on flavor.

Salad and Bowl Videos

Fresh flavors, trending salads and bowls—watch now.

Horiatiki (Greek Salad) with Hot Honey

Chef Jerry puts a bold twist on a Mediterranean classic with his Horiatiki (Greek Salad) featuring sweet heat. Watch as he layers heirloom tomatoes, confit cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, marinated olives, and creamy feta into a vibrant, flavor-packed bowl. Dressed with Hidden Valley™ White Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette and finished with a drizzle of Sauce Craft™ Hot Honey Sauce, this salad hits all the right notes—fresh, tangy, herbaceous, and just the right amount of spicy. A perfect showcase of trending flavors and craveable textures.
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Horiatiki (Greek Salad) with Hot Honey

FAQs

What is Menu Innovation at Ventura Foods?

Our dedicated innovation team draws on decades of culinary, product development, operational and consumer expertise from working with the top 100 restaurant chains, distributors and retailers. Our culinary experts turn trends into innovative menu concepts that excite customers and grow your business.

How does Ventura Foods help in developing new menu items?

Ventura Foods Vista Food Innovation Service helps turn your menu ideas into reality by offering the latest trends, industry insights, and innovative concepts to fuel your creativity.

Can I get insights on the latest food trends?

Sign up to get the latest food trends—plus, check our website regularly for fresh updates.

What types of businesses does Ventura Foods support?

Ventura Foods supports a wide range of businesses, including foodservice operators, retail foodservice & ingredients, c-stores, non-commercial and distributors.

Can you customize products to meet specific needs?

Once we understand your needs and the size of the opportunity, we’ll work with you to explore tailored innovation solutions that set your business apart.

How long does it take to develop a new menu item?

Response times may vary—from quick turnarounds to longer lead times—depending on the scope of your menu development request. Contact us to explore the right solution for your needs.

How can I start developing a menu with Ventura Foods?

Use the contact us form and our team will be in touch to get you started.