Salad kits are a go-to convenience product for good reason.
They can save you time and energy in the kitchenno chopping veggies or whisking up a dressing needed.
Plus, they’re a quick way to add a serving of vegetables to your meal.
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And perhaps the most popular variety is the Caesar salad.
With this advice in mind, we tried 19 different Caesar salad kits to find the tastiest ones.
Here are our top choices for the best Caesar salad kits.
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Next, the texture was a winnerthe dressing was rich and creamy and the lettuce fresh and crisp.
Our testers appreciated the kit’s crisp lettuce, although the croutons were a hit-or-miss.
Some testers liked the crunchiness and size of the croutons, while others thought they lacked flavor.
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But the ingredient in the kit that won our testers over was the dressing.
Our testers loved the addition of corn and thought it provided great texture and a nice sweetness.
They also enjoyed the crunchiness of the tortilla strips in lieu of croutons.
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We looked at a range of products, including light kits, classic kits and kits with flavor variations.
For the taste test, an unbiased tasting was set up with five testers.
Each salad kit was fully tossed with all of the included ingredients and eaten as is.
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Testers took notes regarding the taste, texture and appearance of each product and ranked their top choices.
Nutrition Parameters
For our nutrition parameters, we analyzed the numbers of products in the category.
These parameters are aligned withEatingWell’sstandards for a healthy side dish.
The testers included registered dietitians and food editors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, bagged Caesar salad is healthy.
Salad kits are an excellent way to add a serving of vegetables to your meal.
Depending on the kit, some packages may include cracked black pepper, a common garnish for the salad.
