Cranberry Orange Spinach Salad Kit

It mind sound a little silly to say, but one of the great things about a salad is that it’s effectively just a bunch of ingredients thrown together. (Seriously, we’re going somewhere with this!) As such, it actually creates a tremendous amount of freedom to explore how different flavors and textures might interact with one another—and since each bite of a salad is a little different, you get to explore those interactions in different degrees, over and over. A great example of this is Trader Joe’s Cranberry Orange Spinach Salad Kit. Here, the tantalizingly tart flavor of sweetened Cranberries bounces off of the crunch of honey-roasted pecans, the funky flavor of crumbled blue cheese, and the tender texture of fresh Spinach leaves, all bound together by a beautifully balanced Orange-based dressing.

Bright and bold in flavor, this spectacularly citrus-y, terrifically tangy Salad Kit comes together quickly and easily (simply add all the contents of the Kit into a bowl, toss, and serve), making it an effortless addition to any weeknight meal. It pairs well with pastas, sandwiches, soups, and every other entrée in between, and is especially suited to serving alongside steak, chicken, or seafood. And if you’d like a little extra accessorizing, that’s another great thing about a salad: you’re free to add mandarin segments, avocado slices, or Fried Shallots as you see fit!