Food & Beverage

Just Salad hitting 'Sesame Street'

Photo: Just Salad

October 19, 2023

Just Salad, a fast casual brand focused on health and sustainability, has launched its first Kids Menu and in collaboration with Sesame Workshop, a global impact nonprofit behind "Sesame Street." Designed for children aged 4-12, the menu features items inspired by characters from the show.

"This collaboration highlights both of our organizations' combined dedication to promoting healthy eating habits for children and encouraging positive associations with nutritious food in a fun, craveable and memorable way," Nick Kenner, founder and CEO of Just Salad said in a company press release. "This is a big moment for the Just Salad brand — as a father with three kids and a lifetime Sesame Street fan, seeing this collaboration come to life has been really special."

The menu includes:

• Happy to be Harvest: Romaine, Apples, Croutons, Cheddar, Roasted Chicken, Balsamic Vinaigrette.
• Om Nom Nom Bowl: Brown Rice, Carrots, Corn, Roasted Chicken, Avocado, Buttermilk Ranch
• Me Want Caesar: Romaine and Kale, Roasted Chicken, Croutons, Dried Cranberries, Apples, Creamy Caesar.
• Elmo's Avo Toast: Avocado Mash, Corn.
• Ah Ah Almond Berry Smoothie: Oat Milk, Banana, Almond Butter, Blueberries, Strawberries, Flax Seeds.
• B Is For Banana Smoothie: Oat Milk, Banana, Strawberries, Flax Seeds.

"For over 50 years, we've been helping children and their caregivers establish an early foundation of healthy habits, and staying healthy is about how we eat, how we move, and how we continue to learn," Gabriela Arenas, SVP of Global Product Licensing, Sesame Workshop, said in the release. "Fresh, healthy foods help build strong bodies and minds, and we're thrilled to provide an opportunity for families to enjoy a meal together with their Sesame Street friends."

Just Salad was founded in 2006 and has over 70 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and North Carolina.