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Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kit
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Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kit

Fresh Express
9.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
106
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kit is a ready-to-toss salad kit you’d spot in the refrigerated produce aisle beside bagged lettuces, other salad kits, and chilled dressings. Packaged in a clear plastic clamshell with separate pouches for dressing, croutons and cheese, the kit reads as a quick, green solution for meals that want the look of freshness with minimal effort. Shoppers reach for it on weeknight grocery runs, for easy picnic sides, or as a last-minute addition to a potluck — occasions where speed and a familiar flavor profile matter. Brand positioning leans on everyday freshness: the Fresh Express name and leafy imagery create a wholesome, grocery-store-trust vibe that appeals to busy families, singles stocking fridges for quick dinners, and value-conscious shoppers who want a “salad” without chopping. Labeling typically emphasizes freshness and convenience rather than organic certification; graphics and copy cultivate a light health-halo (“fresh,” “crisp”) even though the kit combines raw produce and packaged components. In processing terms it’s mixed: fresh romaine lettuce paired with industrially produced dressing, croutons and cheese components. Sensory notes: the romaine offers a cool, crisp crunch, the dressing is creamy and savory with Parmesan and anchovy umami, and the croutons add toasted, brittle texture; the cheese shavings lend a salty finish. Rituals around use are simple — open the kit, sprinkle cheese and croutons, drizzle dressing and toss in a bowl — making it a convenient stage-setter for casual dinners, quick lunches, or entertaining when you want a classic Caesar with minimal prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Servings per Container: 3
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* 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, Cheèse, (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;, 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
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Although it contains fresh romaine, the kit includes multiple industrially formulated components (dressing with emulsifiers and stabilizers, croutons with maltodextrin and 'natural flavors', powdered cellulose in cheese) and packaged, ready-to-eat processing characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kit

The Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kit can be a pretty good option if you're looking for a quick meal or side. With only 160 calories per serving and low sugar, it fits into a balanced diet quite nicely. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your personal goals — it's not a super high-protein choice, but it’s a fresh way to get some greens!

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