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Fresh Express Bacon Caesar Salad Kit 10.3 oz
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Fresh Express Bacon Caesar Salad Kit 10.3 oz

Fresh Express
10.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
130
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fresh Express Bacon Caesar Salad Kit (10.3 oz) reads like a ready-made dinner shortcut you’d find in the refrigerated produce aisle: tucked among bagged lettuces, other salad kits and pre-washed greens, often near prepared rotisserie chickens and deli sides. It sells to shoppers grabbing a quick weeknight meal, a picnic component for weekend brunch, or a potluck contribution when someone needs a no-fuss side. The brand positions itself as approachable and convenient — a mainstream, value-to-quality option for busy families and single adults who want a “fresh” salad without chopping, with visual cues that lean on familiar Caesar imagery: parmesan, bacon bits, and creamy dressing. Label claims tend to emphasize freshness, convenience, and recognizable ingredients rather than organic or artisanal certification; there are no organic seals, no child-targeted characters, and marketing skews toward adult shoppers wanting an instant classic. In plain terms, this is a processed salad kit: ready-to-eat components combined and stabilized for shelf life and uniformity. Sensory notes are simple and familiar — crisp romaine that snaps under a fork, a smooth, slightly tangy Parmesan-forward dressing, salty sweet nibs of bacon-flavored bits and crunchy, garlicky croutons. Packaging is a clear plastic tray or pouch with separate sachets or cups for dressing, croutons, bacon bits and cheese; the ritual is quick: open, pour, toss and serve. It’s a convenience product that trades small amounts of culinary control for speed and consistency, fitting squarely into contemporary American grocery culture as an easy, familiar meal-builder.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Servings per Container: 3
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Vegetable:, Romaine, Lettuce;, Dressing:, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Water,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part, Skim, Milk,, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Egg, Yolk,, Dijon, Mustard, (Distilled, Vinegar,, Water,, Mustard, Seed,, Salt,, White, Wine,, Citric, Acid,, Turmeric,, Tartaric, Acid,, Spices),, Less, than, 2%, of, Distilled, Vinegar,, Dried, Garlic,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Sugar,, Anchovy, Paste, (Anchovies,, Salt,, Water),, Salt,, Molasses,, Spice,, Anchovy, Powder, (Maltodextrin,, Anchovy, Extract,, Salt),, Xanthan, Gum,, Ground, Mustard;, Bacon, Bits:, Bacon, Cured, with, Water,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphates, (Preservative),, Sodium, Erythorbate, (Preservative),, Sodium, Nitrite, (Preservative),, May, Contain, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar, and/or, Smoke, Flavoring;, Croutons:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Enriched, with, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Canola, Oil,, Salt,, Whey,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Garlic, Powder,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Spices,, Natural, Flavor,, Maltodextrin;, Cheese:, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Enzymes,, Powdered, Cellulose, (Prevents, Caking)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Phosphates - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Erythorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrially formulated components (dressing with stabilizers, bacon with nitrite preservatives, croutons with maltodextrin and natural flavors, powdered anti-caking agents) and ready-to-eat assembly classify it as ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Fresh Express Bacon Caesar Salad Kit 10.3 oz

The Bacon Caesar Salad Kit can be a tasty addition to your meal rotation, especially if you’re looking for something quick and easy. With 160 calories per serving and a decent amount of fiber, it’s not a bad choice for a salad. However, 'healthy' can be subjective—it's not packed with protein or super high in fiber, so if you're looking for a full meal option, you might want to add some grilled chicken or chickpeas!

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