I’m not big on pre-packaged salads, both for the cost and the thought that they couldn’t possibly taste good.
Trader Joe’s changed my mind yesterday.
Has anyone else tried this salad? It was so delicious – my new mission in life is to recreate that dressing. I don’t even LIKE salad dressing – I typically sprinkle on some balsamic vinegar and call it a day, but the honey ginger vinaigrette was amazing. I wonder if they sell it by the bottle?
I bought these tomatoes last week with the intention of making a caprese salad, but it never happened.
According to the package, they’re “the tomato lover’s tomato”. They were so delicious that I think they could even convert a tomato hater!
I’m not typically the type of person who looks for a certain variety of any type of produce, but from now on I will be loyal to campari tomatoes whenever possible. So delicious.
In the mood for a pizza of sorts, I made a simple roux with flour, garlic, and olive oil, then cooked down the remainder of a bag of spinach leaves to make a creamed spinach.
I had no shredded cheese but read that these guys melt pretty well:
The Fiber One tortillas I was using didn’t seem to hold up well under the weight of the spinach, so I had to broil the “pizza” in a baking dish.
It ended up being much more like a burrito – but delicious and filling.
Are you a produce snob? I typically buy ANY type of apple except red delicious (so NOT delicious) or granny smith (too tart). I will consider myself a tomato snob after trying those camparis!
Huge produce snob right here. I only buy green grapes and apples. And I will honestly sort through each bell pepper until I find the EXACT one I want.
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I love caprese salad! I’m not really a produce snob unless it’s honeycrisp apple season — in that case, I will not even touch another apple
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That wrap looks super good! Love those light cheeses, I do Laughing Cow wedges. I am not a big fan of packaged salads, like you I’ve yet to find one that can hold a candle to ones I make at home. Glad you found one tho!
I’m not much of a tomato snob but I only will eat them if they are sliced super thin. I have issues with texture!
I kind of am. I can’t stand a mealy apple or moldy anything. If I see it even once, I’m out. I was really sad when I got some raspberries at Trader Joe’s on Monday and they were covered with mold when I went to have some on Wednesday–not cool.
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That wrap looks amazing!
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Yum, that looks so good! I love all things tomatoes and spinach! Especially when they’re combined together!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve picked that salad up and then put it back again – next time I’m trying it!
Haha I am a total produce snob. Everything has to be up to par
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That’s a great looking salad and those tomatoes are such a vibrant red colour. And what a great lunch. Tasty and so good for you too. I don’t buy red delicious either. I’ll buy granny smiths when I’m cooking with them xx
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Weird, I was just looking up asian salad dressings and came across this post:
http://themoveablefeasts.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/asian-chop-chop-salad/
I wish there was a TJ’s in West Virginia. Sadly, this state SUCKS when it comes to healthy stores and restaurants.
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The miso salmon salad sounds amazing. I’ll definitely be on the lookout next time I’m at Trader Joe’s! (Or I’ll just wait for you to replicate the dressing)
I wouldn’t consider myself a produce snob, but I do enjoy shopping at farmer’s markets because I find the produce has more flavor. I’m not sure if I’ve ever tried campari tomatoes, but now I want to! They look delicious.
I have gone way too long without a wrap! I miss them (I used to eat them every day in college). When it comes to produce I am a snob in some ways, but not others. I do get picky about my berries and my oranges, and my spinach….but that’s about it. I’ll take what I can get!! I love TJs produce, especially their organic apples and their sweet potatoes.
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I love hearing people’s recommendations on trader joe’s products because it’s so easy to get stuck in a rut of your favorites and forget to try some of their other items (with the exception of the “new” shelf, since I probably buy everything on it everytime i’m there)! I will have to try out that salad!
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