Salads [1] are a healthy option, yes. They require a solid amount of effort, also yes. Trader Joe's [2] to the rescue, as per usual. TJ's is shaking up the salad scene this year with some of their tried and true classics while introducing a handful of shiny new greens, too. From premade salads with a Mexican kick to packaged greenery with a BBQ flair, taking the healthier road doesn't look half bad.
If you're ready to revamp your greens, here's a selection of the best Trader Joe's [3] salads to give a go this year. Healthy lunches, here we come!
Prices and products may vary by Trader Joe's location.
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
Trader Joe's Sesame Crunch Chopped Salad
What do you get when you put bok choy, cabbage, carrots, sesame sticks, and cashews together? This light chopped salad! There's enough food for multiple lunches, so meal prepping is about to get much easier.
Trader Joe's Peanut and Crispy Noodle Salad Kit
Imagine: romaine lettuce, peanuts, carrots, fried rice noodles, and more all mixed together with a peanut and lime dressing. Yum!
Trader Joe's Veggie and Green Salad Kit
With enough food for two, this veggie-packed salad has everything you need to get your daily dose of greenery all in one place.
Trader Joe's Southwestern Chopped Salad
With cotija cheese, tortilla strips, and a spicy avocado dressing, this tasty green salad will instantly brighten up your lunch spread.
Trader Joe's Harvest Grain Salad
With butternut squash, cranberries, kale, and pecans dressed in a harvest spice sauce, you won't be able to get enough of this hearty salad.
Trader Joe's Five Spice Chicken and Asian-Style Rice Noodle Salad
If you like rice noodles, spices, white chicken meat, and vegetables, this TJ's salad is right up your alley. Pack on the chili lime dressing!
Trader Joe's Broccoli and Kale Slaw
With dried fruits, kale, and a creamy slaw dressing, this sweet salad is the perfect complement to any meal.
Trader Joe's Gochujang Chop Salad
Complete with a spicy (but not too spicy) kick, this chop salad will bring your tastebuds back to life. Add protein to make this meal even heartier.
Trader Joe's Cobb Salad
This packed salad is an easy fix for any lunch, and tastes just as good as the restaurant alternative.
Trader Joe's ABC + K Slaw
Apples, beets, carrots, and kale are paired together to make a delicious salad for anyone looking for something light. With an orange poppy dressing, you'll want seconds of this!
Trader Joe's Yellow Curry Chopped Salad
This Indian-inspired salad has a yellow curry ginger lime dressing that's flavourful and tangy. Mixed with naan and pita chips, this has all the crunch you need.
Trader Joe's Organic Mediterranean-Style Salad
This veggie-packed salad is mixed with a red wine vinaigrette that gives it an elevated taste. Serve it up as a side salad if you want to impress company.
Trader Joe's Tahini, Pepita, and Apricot Slaw Kit
You'll get forkfuls of carrots, broccoli, green cabbage, and kale when you bite into this slaw kit. Just add the tahini orange dressing to make it complete.
Trader Joe's Salad Palette With Mango
Light and refreshing, this salad palette is complete with a mouthwatering mango-ginger vinaigrette to top it all off. With watermelon, goat cheese, snap peas, and mango slices, you'll be reaching for this every day of the week.
Trader Joe's Lemon Chicken and Arugula Salad
Put on your fancy pants, because this one has arugula. This salad is a perfect fit for anyone craving a little Middle Eastern flavour. The Israeli couscous and spicy red pepper dressing will bring the whole thing full circle.