Fresh Express Salad Blend, Italian

Fresh Express Salad Blend, Italian (9 oz) is a chilled, ready-to-eat bag of romaine lettuce and shredded red cabbage sold in the refrigerated produce section. You would spot it in the leafy greens bay alongside other bagged lettuces, salad kits, shredded carrots and prepped vegetables, often near prepared herbs and the refrigerated tofu or pre-cut fruit cases. Its messaging leans convenience-forward: “Thoroughly washed. Ready to eat. No preservatives,” and the branded “keep-crisp bag” is part of the ritual—grab a bag, tear it open, shake into a bowl and dress. Sensory notes emphasize cool, crisp textures: light, crunchy romaine leaves balanced by the firmer, slightly peppery snap of red cabbage and the visual contrast of deep purple flecks through a clear portion of flexible plastic film. The brand positioning is mainstream and family-oriented — Fresh Express reads as an accessible, trustworthy produce brand aimed at busy households, health-conscious shoppers and anyone who values quick meal assembly. Cultural associations point to everyday American salad culture and “clean eating” moments: lunchtime bowls, weeknight sides, meal-prep salads and picnic trays. Label characteristics include health-halo language (vitamin K & folate claims), explicit “no preservatives” messaging and convenience cues; there’s no organic certification or child-directed branding on this SKU. In plain terms, processing is minimal — leaves are washed, trimmed and packaged chilled for freshness. Typical uses span tossed salads, sandwich toppings, a base for protein bowls or a crunchy side for weeknight dinners; the bag’s keep-crisp design supports quick prep rituals and repeated handfuls straight from the package.