This is one of two salad kits (the other is Caesar style) Trader Joe’s offers in their produce section. 3 pineapples for these easy and long-lasting salad.
One of the best things about this salad kit is that because it’s spinach based it stays fresh longer than lettuce based salads. I typically eat my lettuce salads early in the week, before they brown, and save this one for later in the week.
As much as I enjoy this salad, I have to say that the amount of blue cheese provided is really skimpy. For this reason I typically use half the spinach, all the cheese, 2/3 the dried cranberries and pecans, 1/2 the dressing to make one nice salad.
I use the leftover spinach as a base for another salad the next day or add it to a pasta dish. The remaining cranberries and pecans make my morning oatmeal a special treat. I don’t usually use the remaining dressing, because it’s a little bit too sweet for my tastes.
Adding freshly sliced apple or pear and some freshly ground black pepper to this salad really takes it’s up a notch.
Location: Refrigerated case, usually near produce section
Quantity: 14 oz, 3.5 servings per container
Calories: 280 calories per serving, 200 fat calories per serving
Cost: $4.49
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