Dole Chopped Salad Kit, Caprese

Dole Chopped Salad Kit, Caprese is a pre-assembled refrigerated salad kit that you’d find in the produce section of most American supermarkets, shelved beside bagged lettuces, other salad kits, and prepared vegetables. The 10.3 oz package contains chopped romaine, green cabbage, carrots and kale plus a pouch of tomato-vinegar dressing, shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, croutons and seasoning. It’s positioned as a fresh-but-convenient option for busy shoppers — people who want the look and taste of a Caprese-inspired salad without slicing, shredding or buying ingredients separately. Brand messaging leans on Dole’s produce heritage, signaling freshness and approachability rather than artisanal or organic credentials; there are “natural flavor” and ingredient transparency cues on the label, but no organic seal. The kit’s processing is moderate-to-high: the vegetables are fresh-chilled, while the dressing, cheese and croutons are industrially prepared and include stabilizers, anti-caking agents and preservatives. Sensory notes: crisp, cool greens with slightly fibrous kale, creamy mild mozzarella flecks, crunchy seasoned croutons and a sweet-tangy tomato-red wine vinegar dressing that lightly coats the leaves. Packaging is a clear plastic bag or clamshell with separate condiment/topping pouches — the ritual is quick: open the kit, empty packets, toss, and eat — ideal for single-plate lunches, quick dinners or a picnic add-on. Nutrition cues on-pack (about 200 kcal, 12 g sugar, 310 mg sodium) support a light-meal positioning but belie the presence of several processed components.