Fresh Express Salad Kit, Chipotle Cheddar Chopped
What You Should Know
Fresh Express Fresh Express Salad Kit, Chipotle Cheddar Chopped (12.40 oz) reads like a modern convenience item: a pre-washed mix of green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green leaf lettuce and green onions bundled with a smoky chipotle cheddar dressing, shredded cheddar and crunchy tortilla strips. In the store you would find it in the refrigerated salad kit aisle near bagged greens, other dressed salad kits, and ready-to-eat rotisserie chickens or deli bowls. It fits quick weeknight dinners, packed lunches, weekend brunches, and game-day snack spreads where a crunchy, flavorful salad is wanted without chopping and mixing. Brand positioning leans mainstream fresh convenience — Fresh Express markets to busy households and health-conscious shoppers seeking time-saving, slightly upscale salad solutions with bold flavors; its packaging suggests freshness and easy entertaining rather than artisanal or organic provenance. Label characteristics include callouts like real cheese and vegetables, often 'made with' natural-sounding ingredients; there is no organic certification listed and the product uses familiar health halos like 'fresh' and 'cheddar' to imply quality. Processing context: while the vegetables are fresh, the dressing, seasonings and toppings include modified starches, preservatives and powdered ingredients, so it is a packaged convenience product combining fresh and processed components. Sensory notes: crisp, coarse shredded cabbage and lettuce, tender-sweet carrots, creamy smoky-spicy dressing, salty cheddar crumbles and crunchy corn tortilla strips; typically sold in a clear plastic pouch or container with separate dressing/topping packets, and enjoyed by tossing everything together as a quick ritual before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Vegetables:, Green, Cabbage,, Red, Cabbage,, Carrots,, Green, Leaf, Lettuce,, Green, Onions;, Dressing:, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Nonfat, Buttermilk, (Whey,, Water,, Skim, Milk, Powder,, Corn, Starch,, Tapioca, Starch,, Carrageenan,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Culture),, Tomatoes,, Chipotle, Puree, (Chipotle, Peppers,, Water,, Salt,, Vinegar),, White, Wine, Vinegar,, Salt,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Less, than, 2%, of, Egg, Yolk,, Sugar,, Poblano, Chiles,, Spices,, Apple, Cider, Vinegar,, Dried, Bell, Pepper,, Dried, Onion,, Seasoning, Blend, (Dextrose,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Modified, Corn, Starch),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Chili, Powder, (Spices,, Salt,, Paprika,, Dried, Garlic),, Dried, Garlic,, Cilantro,, Xanthan, Gum,, Ground, Mustard,, Jalapeno, Peppers, (Jalapeno, Peppers,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt),, Paprika, Extract, (Color),, Dried, Green, Onion,, Turmeric, Extract, (Color);, Cheese:, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, Color]),, Powdered, Cellulose, (to, Prevent, Caking),, Natamycin, (a, Natural, Mold, Inhibitor);, Cheddar, Tortilla, Strips:, White, Corn, Masa, Flour,, Sunflower, Oil,, Seasoning, (Whey, Powder,, Salt,, Maltodextrin,, Buttermilk, Powder,, Cheddar, Cheese, Powder, [Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, Enzymes),, Disodium, Phosphate],, Natural, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Onion, Powder,, Lactic, Acid,, Extractives, of, Paprika, and, Turmeric, [Color])..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Mono/Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
- •Annatto (Vegetable Color) - Artificial coloring
- •Paprika Extract (Color) - Artificial coloring
- •Turmeric Extract (Color) - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Although it contains fresh vegetables, the kit includes multiple industrial ingredients (modified starches, maltodextrin, powdered cellulose, natural flavors, preservatives) and ready-made dressings/toppings, classifying it as ultraprocessed under NOVA.
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Common Questions about Fresh Express Salad Kit, Chipotle Cheddar Chopped
The Chipotle Cheddar Salad Kit can be a healthy option, especially if you're looking for a quick way to get some veggies in your diet. With 120 calories per serving and a decent amount of fiber, it's a nice addition to a balanced meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so consider what else you're eating throughout the day!