12 Trader Joe's Salads That Deserve a Spot in Your Picnic Basket This Summer

This Indian-inspired chopped salad kit takes less than three minutes to whip up, making it ideal for those long summer days spent at the beach or lake. Plus, the yellow curry will totally elevate your lunch game thanks to its sweet and savory flavours.

With sweetened dates, toasted sesame, salted pistachio slices, and seasoned flatbread strips, this za'atar tango salad screams summer. Top it with Trader Joe's cucumber yoghurt dressing (it's included in the kit) for a light, fresh meal.

Give Taco Tuesday a makeover with Trader Joe's vegan taco salad kit. In the bag are all your favourite taco toppings from pico de gallo to a spicy jalapeño ranch-style dressing that will have you wishing Tuesday came around more than once a week.

Bring Greece to your dinner table with this TJ's organic salad mix, which includes feta, seasoned flatbread, and sun-dried tomatoes — all popular Mediterranean flavours. This salad will have you so convinced you're on a Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants-style Greek holiday that you'll be looking around the corner for your Kostas.

Take a break from traditional salad kits with an antipasto salad that brings bold flavours. The crisp peppers and onions, uncured meats, and salad greens will add some spice to your summer.

Summer and lemons go hand-in-hand, so it only makes sense to pick up a lemony arugula basil salad bag the next time you're at Trader Joe's. Mix up the salad with other ingredients for an even fresher take, like pairing the citrus flavours alongside a cream-based pasta or top with chicken or salmon for protein.

Trader Joe's is constantly revamping their salad selections, and this peanut and crispy noodle salad kit looks too good to pass up. The combination of crunchy cabbage, flavourful coriander and green onion, and peanut and lime dressing has us drooling.

Don't let TJ's Mexican-style corn and quinoa salad's small packageing fool you; the container packs tons of flavourful ingredients. This easy-to-make salad works great as a standalone meal or as a light side.

Buffalo and ranch: our favourite combination! For an extra punch of flavour and protein, try adding grilled chicken to this salad.

No picnic or charcuterie board would be complete without an antipasto salad. Have leftovers? Snap the lid back on. The portable packageing makes this salad ideal for the on-the-go adventures.

Summer salads are known for incorporating seasonal fruits, which is why we're over the moon about Trader Joe's apricot slaw with Tahini orange dressing. Throw some on top of your fish tacos or pulled pork sandwiches for a kick of tangy sweetness.

TJ's vegan ranch crunch salad kit is perfect for backyard barbecues. Between the tanginess of the ranch and crunch of the fried onions and sunflower seeds, we guarantee the bag will be a hit among your crew. And since it's vegan, it can be enjoyed by people with a variety of dietary restrictions.