La Madeleine's New Bistro Salad is Perfect for Summer
Katherine Pendrill — June 12, 2026 — Lifestyle
References: qsrmagazine
la Madeleine is ushering in the summer season with a slew of fresh new offerings, including the Bistro Salad and French Cobb Salad with Chicken.
Available beginning June 11th, la Madeleine's summer menu is centered around seasonal salads and sweet strawberry desserts. One of the standout new salads is the Bistro Salad, which features mixed greens topped with ripe strawberries, feta, balsamic, and the brand's buttery new house-made croissant croutons. Other tasty salad options include the Protein Bowl made with balsamic-marinated chicken and the French Cobb Salad with Chicken, also featuring the new croissant croutons. As for desserts, guests can enjoy the delicate Strawberry Chocolate Éclair or the rich Strawberry Chantilly cream cake. As John Dillon, President and CEO of la Madeleine, sums it up, "Summer should taste fresh, bright and joyful."
Image Credit: la Madeleine
Available beginning June 11th, la Madeleine's summer menu is centered around seasonal salads and sweet strawberry desserts. One of the standout new salads is the Bistro Salad, which features mixed greens topped with ripe strawberries, feta, balsamic, and the brand's buttery new house-made croissant croutons. Other tasty salad options include the Protein Bowl made with balsamic-marinated chicken and the French Cobb Salad with Chicken, also featuring the new croissant croutons. As for desserts, guests can enjoy the delicate Strawberry Chocolate Éclair or the rich Strawberry Chantilly cream cake. As John Dillon, President and CEO of la Madeleine, sums it up, "Summer should taste fresh, bright and joyful."
Image Credit: la Madeleine
Digital Detox Travel Hardware
Consumers are adopting dumbphones and single-purpose gadgets as essential travel hardware to minimize digital distractions during summer trips.
Question 1
During a summer leisure trip, have you ever left your usual smartphone behind and used only a basic phone or "dumbphone" with limited functions?
Question 2
What was the MAIN reason you used this type of device during your trip?
Question 3
On a future leisure trip, how likely would you be to leave your smartphone behind and use only a basic phone with limited functions?
Trend Themes
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Pastry-topped Salads — Buttery bakery elements are turning simple greens into craveable hybrid meals, creating room for fast-casual brands to differentiate salads with signature textures and indulgent add-ons.
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Seasonal Strawberry Menus — Limited-time strawberry dishes connect freshness with dessert-like appeal, giving restaurants a flexible platform for rotating menu innovation around peak produce moments.
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Bistro-inspired Bowls — French café flavors are moving into protein bowls and composed salads, expanding premium lunch formats that blend convenience, nutrition, and culinary storytelling.
Industry Implications
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Fast-casual Dining — Restaurant chains are using seasonal salads and elevated toppings to make lighter meals feel distinctive, supporting new traffic drivers beyond traditional sandwiches and entrées.
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Bakery Cafes — Croissant croutons illustrate how bakery staples can be repurposed across savory menu categories, unlocking higher-margin uses for signature baked goods.
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Prepared Foods — Retail and foodservice salad programs can benefit from indulgent, ready-to-use toppings that add artisan appeal while maintaining the convenience expected from grab-and-go meals.
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