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Fresh Express Caesar Supreme Salad Kit
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Fresh Express Caesar Supreme Salad Kit

Fresh Express
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
128
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fresh Express Caesar Supreme Salad Kit is a refrigerated, grab-and-go meal kit you’d spot in the produce section alongside bagged lettuces, other salad kits, and chilled dressings — often near prepared vegetables and deli-ready sides. The clamshell box usually includes a pouch of creamy Caesar dressing, small packets or a compartment for grated and aged cheeses, and a bag of crunchy croutons, inviting quick assembly at home. It fits shopping trips where convenience and a perceived healthy option matter: weeknight dinners, casual lunches, potlucks, or as a side for backyard barbecues. Fresh Express positions itself as a mainstream, family-oriented brand that sells “fresh” convenience to busy shoppers; imagery and packaging lean on freshness, simple meal solutions, and recognizable flavors rather than artisanal or organic claims. Labels often carry subtle health halos — the word Fresh in the brand, a photo of crisp romaine, and a callout of classic cheeses — but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list shows several processed components. In plain terms, the kit pairs a genuinely fresh ingredient (romaine) with industrially made dressings, stabilizers and seasoned croutons. Sensory experience is straightforward: cool, crisp romaine leaves, a tangy, creamy dressing that clings to leaves, salty umami from Romano/Parmesan/Asiago shreds, and the contrasting crunch of golden croutons. The ritual is pragmatic — open pouches, pour, toss, and serve as a quick side or base for grilled chicken — making it a predictable, time-saving staple in many American grocery carts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Servings per Container: 3
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
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,, Romano, Cheese, (Milk,, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Egg, Yolk,, Less, than, 2%, of, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt,, Dried, Garlic,, Dijon, Mustard, (Distilled, Vinegar,, Water,, Mustard, Seed,, Salt,, White, Wine,, Citric, Acid,, Turmeric,, Tartaric, Acid,, Spices),, Sugar,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Anchovy, Paste, (Anchovies,, Salt,, Water),, Ground, Mustard,, Spice,, Xanthan, Gum;, Cheese:, Romano, Type, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parmesan, Type, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Medium, Asiago, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Potato, Starch, and, Powdered, Cellulose, (to, Prevent, Caking),, Natamycin, (a, Natural, Mold, Inhibitor);, 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..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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?

Although it contains fresh romaine, the product combines industrial dressings, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, flavorings and processed croutons — characteristic of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Fresh Express Caesar Supreme Salad Kit

The Caesar Supreme Salad Kit can be a healthy choice, especially when compared to heavier, calorie-dense meals. At about 170 calories per serving, it offers a decent amount of veggies and protein from the cheese and dressing. However, like all things, it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet rather than a standalone meal.

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