
Fresh Express Sweet Kale Chopped Kit 11.5 oz
What You Should Know
Fresh Express Sweet Kale Chopped Kit (11.5 oz) is a refrigerated bagged-salad kit you’d find in the produce section near other bagged leafy mixes, cole slaw, and ready-to-eat salad kits — often shelved close to refrigerated dressings, croutons, and pre-washed greens. The kit markets convenience and “fresh” ingredients: a mix of green cabbage, broccoli stalks, kale, Brussels sprouts and radicchio paired with a sweet yogurt-based dressing, dried cranberries and roasted pumpkin seeds. It reads like a health-forward impulse buy for busy shoppers who want a vegetable-forward side or quick lunch. The brand positioning leans on wholesome, family-friendly freshness rather than gourmet scarcity — appealing to time-pressed parents, young professionals, and shoppers seeking easy salad solutions. Label characteristics include health halos (kale, pumpkin seeds, “chopped kit”), sweet-forward flavor cues, and clean packaging art; there is no organic certification listed and the product doesn’t rely on child-focused branding. In plain terms, the kit is a partially processed convenience product: vegetables are washed and chopped, and the dressing and toppings include industrial components and stabilizers. Sensory notes: crisp, fibrous textures from cabbage and broccoli stalks, tender chew from kale, bright tart-sweet hits from dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds; the dressing is sweet, creamy and tangy with poppy seed speckles. Typical use is a quick toss-and-serve ritual — tear open the bag, add the dressing and toppings, massage or shake to coat, and plate as a side or a light entree. At 140 calories per serving with 11 g sugars and 210 mg sodium, it balances convenience and perceived healthiness for on-the-go meals.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Vegetables:, Green, Cabbage,, Broccoli, Stalks,, Kale,, Brussels, Sprouts,, Radicchio;, Dressing:, Sugar,, Nonfat, Greek, Yogurt, (Cultured, Skim, Milk,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Corn, Starch,, Tapioca, Starch,, Carrageenan,, Locust, Bean, Gum),, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Water,, Apple, Cider, Vinegar,, Sweet, Onion, (Sweet, Onion,, Vinegar,, Salt),, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Egg, Yolk,, Pineapple, Juice, Concentrate,, Poppy, Seeds,, Corn, Starch,, Dried, Onion,, Xanthan, Gum,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Dried, Garlic,, Paprika, Extract, (Color);, Dried, Cranberries:, Cranberries,, Sugar,, Sunflower, Oil;, Roasted, Pumpkin, Seeds:, Pumpkin, Seeds,, Soybean, Oil,, Sea, Salt..
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The kit contains industrially formulated components such as a prepared dressing with starches, gums, concentrated juices and emulsified oils, plus sweetened dried fruit and oil-roasted seeds, which place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.
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Common Questions about Fresh Express Sweet Kale Chopped Kit 11.5 oz
The Sweet Kale Chopped Kit packs a good mix of veggies and nutrients, making it a convenient option for a quick meal or side dish. With 140 calories and 3 grams of protein per serving, it's a decent choice, especially when compared to a typical creamy salad. However, it does contain added sugars and some fats from the dressing, so think of it as a flavorful addition to a balanced diet rather than a miracle health food.
