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17 Tasty Trader Joe's Deals on Ready-to-Eat Summer Salads
By Erica Loop,
6 days ago
Fill your fridge with refreshing salads that are ready to serve in minutes. Save money at Trader Joe’s when you get your lunch or dinner covered at a fraction of the price you might pay for takeout.
Whether you’re dining solo, feeding your entire family, or prepping for a party, TJs has hot deals on summer salads. From tangy Asian-inspired options to Mediterranean-style pasta picks, the retailer has an unparalleled selection and unbeatable prices.
Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.
Are you a vegan? Does a family member or party guest prefer to eat animal product-free? Trader Joe’s Super Spinach Salad is made without meat, eggs, and dairy. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t full of flavor.
This $4.49 prepared starter, side, or meal comes with spinach, quinoa, carrots, chickpeas, edamame, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries. A carrot ginger miso dressing adds an Asian-inspired flavor that you won’t forget.
3. Tabbouli Salad
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Price: $3.49
For under $3.50, this Middle Eastern salad is a value. Instead of lettuce or pasta, this parsley-packed pick features bulgar wheat.
Tomatoes, olive oil, red onion, spices, and a touch of lemon juice make the vegetarian side a refreshing summertime selection.
Chicken salad just got an upgrade. Instead of plain greens, Trader Joe’s packs this ready-made buy with cabbage, carrots, snow peas, and chicken.
Crispy noodles and a soy-sesame dressing give this summer salad crunch and a savory flavor.
5. Pacific Salad with Chicken
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Price: $5.99
This prepared pick tastes like summer wrapped in a salad. Romaine and chilled iceberg lettuce create a refreshing bed for the crispy rice noodles, roasted almonds, sesame seeds, and white meat chicken.
Eat this salad straight from the container or serve it as part of a backyard BBQ buffet.
6. Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
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Price: $3.99
Taste the flavors of Italy in this under-$4 bargain buy. You’ll get plenty of lettuce, whole cherry tomatoes, olives, and mini mozzarella balls in this 8.25-ounce salad.
Don’t forget to add the tangy balsamic vinaigrette for a zesty zip.
The traditional Caesar gets an upgrade. This seafood salad features a generous portion of salmon, kale, and savory Parmesan crisps. But don’t worry — the fresh, ready-made pick still has the Romaine and creamy dressing you expect.
8. Chickpea, Kale, and Crispy Rice Salad
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Price: $4.99
Fans of the Trader Joe’s brand adore this summery salad. The vegetarian delight is fresh, crunchy, and packed with plant-based protein. And as a bonus, the avocado herb vinaigrette is an instant favorite.
9. Mediterranean Style Orzo Pasta Salad
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Price: $4.99
Are you looking for a summer salad that isn’t lettuce-heavy? You won’t find a container filled with greens here.
This twist on the traditional pasta salad includes delicate orzo, red onion, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled Feta cheese.
No time to make your own potato salad? You can still bring the summer staple to your next outdoor event. Trader Joe’s homestyle recipe is tasty, tangy, and (at under $5 for a 16-ounce tub) affordable.
11. Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
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Price: $4.99
A bright, citrus flavor makes this pasta salad the perfect addition to almost any summertime meal.
Serve this salad as a side, or make it the star of your backyard barbecue menu. The 11.5-ounce container is also a travel-ready addition to a summer picnic.
12. Broccoli Slaw and Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat
Price: $4.99
Not a fan of iceberg lettuce? Skip the classic salad ingredient and try this kale-filled option.
Along with a hefty portion of greens, you’ll get TJ’s classic broccoli slaw, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, white meat chicken, and a sweet and spicy dressing.
For $3.99, you can’t beat this Southwestern selection. Corn, black beans, peppers, red onion, Cojita cheese, and chipotle ranch dressing give this salad a kick.
Add Trader Joe’s chili and lime-ready-cooked grilled chicken for an extra pinch of protein.
14. Waldorf Salad
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Price: $5.99
This salad is a classic. Named for NYC’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel more than a century ago, it includes apples, celery, grapes, lettuce, and walnuts.
Trader Joe’s version also adds grilled white meat chicken and a sweet brown sugar maple dressing to the mix.
15. Lemon Herb Macaroni Salad
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Price: $3.99
Macaroni salad is a barbecue staple. Trader Joe’s version includes a refreshing hint of citrus and a tangy bite of dill.
Made with buttermilk, cucumber, celery, and caper relish, this salad is a side that truly stands out. And, for less than $4 per 12 ounces, it’s also a major bargain.
16. Curry Chicken Salad
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Price: $4.99
The subtly sweet and spicy curry flavor gives this chicken salad a gourmet taste — at a bargain price.
Spoon the white meat chicken mix onto crusty bread to make sandwiches for your summertime lunches, serve it as a party platter side, or scoop it onto arugula to create a zesty dinner salad.
17. Egg Salad
Price: $4.99
Cage-free hard-boiled eggs, Dijon mustard, diced celery, green onions, parsley, and mayo give this salad a creamy consistency and a bright flavor.
Bring the picnic staple along to the park, serve it at your next backyard BBQ, or use tortillas to make salad-stuffed wraps.
Bottom line
Trader Joe’s prepared salads combine high quality with low prices. The budget-friendly buys are bargains that you can’t pass up this summer.
While TJs doesn’t offer a store discount rewards program or take coupons, you can add to your savings. Shop with one of the best cash-back credit cards to earn points, get benefits, or keep more money in your wallet.
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