Dole Chopped Salad Kit, Chipotle & Cheddar
What You Should Know
Dole Chopped Salad Kit, Chipotle & Cheddar is a refrigerated ready-to-eat salad kit that you’ll commonly find in the produce or prepared foods aisle, stacked near other packaged salad kits, bagged greens, rotisserie chickens and chilled dressings. The 12 oz clamshell pairs a blend of greens (green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, green onion) with a smoky chipotle-cheddar dressing, crunchy tortilla strips and a small pouch of cheddar cheese—positioned as a quick lunch or weeknight side. Occasion cues: lunch at the office, a last-minute potluck contribution, or an easy side for a taco night. Brand positioning leans into Dole’s fresh produce heritage while marketing convenience to busy families and health-conscious shoppers who want a vegetable-forward option; the chipotle flavor and tortilla strips nudge toward a bolder, slightly indulgent palate aimed at adults and teens. Label characteristics include prominent “Dole” branding, fresh-vegetable photography, and implied health halos from visible greens; there are no organic certifications on this formulation and modest “natural” language may appear in marketing but the ingredient list contains several industrial additives. Processing context: it’s a mixed product—mostly fresh vegetables combined with industrially formulated dressing, processed cheese powders, seasonings and preservatives packaged for shelf-stable crunch and consistent flavor. Sensory details: expect crisp, slightly fibrous cabbage and kale, creamy smoky dressing, salty tang from cheddar powder, and brittle tortilla strips; packaging is a clear plastic clamshell with pouches that consumers open and toss, making assembly part of the casual ritual.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Vegetables:, Green, Cabbage,, Green, Leaf, Lettuce,, Kale,, Red, Cabbage,, Carrots,, Green, Onion,, Dressing:, Soybean, Oil,, Cultured, Lowfat, Buttermilk,, Water,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Sugar,, Salt,, Egg, Yolks,, Chipotle, Pepper, Puree,, Tomato, Paste,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Mustard, Flour,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Dehydrated, Onion,, Dehydrated, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Oleoresin, Paprika, (Color),, Dehydrated, Green, Onion,, Spices,, Red, Chili, Pepper,, Natural, Flavor,, Smoked, Paprika,, Tortilla, Strips:, Whole, Grain, Corn,, Vegetable, Oil, (High, Oleic, Safflower, Oil, and/or, Mid, Oleic, Sunflower, Oil),, Seasoning:, Dehydrated, Cheddar, Cheese, Powder, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Milk,, Salt,, Cultures,, Enzymes]),, Whey,, Buttermilk, Powder,, Salt,, Maltodextrin,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavors,, Dehydrated, Onion,, Citric, Acid,, Lactic, Acid,, Extractive, of, Paprika,, Trace, of, Lime,, Cheese:, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Rennet),, Powdered, Cellulose, (to, Prevent, Caking),, Natamycin, (Mold, Inhibitor)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •High Oleic Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Mid Oleic Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
- •Oleoresin Paprika - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Although it contains fresh vegetables, the kit includes industrially formulated dressings, powdered cheeses, maltodextrin, natural flavors and preservatives, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about Dole Chopped Salad Kit, Chipotle & Cheddar
The Chipotle & Cheddar Salad Kit offers a mix of veggies and flavors that can be part of a balanced meal, especially if you're looking for something quick and easy. With 140 calories per serving and a decent amount of fiber, it’s a reasonable choice compared to many heavy, processed options. However, it's not a superfood powerhouse, so consider it as a tasty complement to a more nutrient-dense meal.