The pros: Trader Joe’s Heavenly Villagio Marzano Tomatoes will remind you of the flavor of the larger San Marzano tomatoes.
The cons: Only sold in a small bag.
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Trader Joe’s Cotton Candy Grapes
The pros: Trader Joe’s Cotton Candy Grapes are for kids and the kids at heart and can convince anyone that eating fruit is amazing.
The cons: These are both pricey, organic, seasonal, and can be difficult to find. These aren’t Trader Joe’s brand, but they do carry them. I’d hate to know how much Whole Paycheck Foods would charge for these.
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Trader Joe’s Mild Pico de Gallo Salsa
The pros: Trader Joe’s Mild Pico de Gallo Salsa is perfect for parties or as a healthy snack.
The cons: Can be a bit watery and is very perishable.
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Trader Joe’s Mini Heirloom Tomatoes
The pros: Trader Joe’s Mini Heirloom Tomatoes are pretty, colorful and seem less acidic than regular cherry or grape sized tomatoes
The cons: Pricier than other varieties of tomatoes.
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Trader Joe’s Southwestern Chopped Salad
The pros: Trader Joe’s Southwestern Chopped Salad is a fun mix of flavors and some of which you might not have thought of throwing into a salad previously.
The cons: Not enough dressing and you better like cilantro to appreciate this salad. Lots of little plastic bags are in this one package so it seems somewhat wasteful.
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Trader Joe’s Teeny Tiny Avocados
The pros: Trader Joe’s Teeny Tiny Avocados are the perfect size for one person which saves the grief and aggravation of attempting to store avocado.
The cons: If you are looking to make a bowl full of guacamole grab the regular sized avocados.
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Trader Joe’s Baby Spinach and Cranberry Salad Mix
The pros: Trader Joe’s Baby Spinach and Cranberry Salad Mix is a tasty combination of flavors.
The cons: Price, you are paying a premium here for a mix of components. The bag of candied pecans seems small and I wished there was more dressing.
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Trader Joe’s Caesar Style Salad
The pros: Trader Joe’s Caesar Style Salad is generous with the salad, croutons and cheese toppings.
The cons: While generous with some elements, the dressing barely coated the lettuce and didn’t taste like a traditional Caesar dressing.
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Trader Joe’s Butter Lettuce
The pros: If you find salad to be boring or just love iceberg lettuce, Trader Joe’s Butter Lettuce is a good product to pick up.
The cons: Not as nutrient dense as some other salads in a bag, but if you need to break up your routine, this is a good one to reach for.
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Trader Joe’s Riced Cauliflower
Carbs for some people no good. For some of us we can polish off a whole plate of rice when it is presented to us. So an an effort to cut calories, I picked up this bag to see if it was any good and if it can replace rice in a dish. I know Trader Joe’s Riced Cauliflower can be used for a number of other things, but I’ll let the readers comment on their best uses of this product. For only 25 calories per serving and $2.49, it was worth a try….