These ready-to-eat items from TJ’s make salads way more satisfying.

Here are a few of my favorite TJ’s products that keep my salads interesting.

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These little avocados solve the browning problem because they’re just the right size for one person.

I love them in anarugula, beet, and goat cheese salad.

Try them with the steamed beets and goat cheese, or this heartykale and farro salad.

Avocados

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As with the lentils, the protein and fiber make it a super-satisfying salad ingredient.

It’s a particularly nice addition to aCobb salador thisTex-Mex chopped chicken salad.

Deglet Noor dates are a bit smaller and dryer than Medjool dates, which make them perfect for salads.

Sesame Sticks

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), these salty, crunchy almonds are also a lovely addition to salads.

Try them in a simple mixed green salad along with the Deglet Noor dates.

I like it in thisquinoa salad with black beans, corn, and tomatoes.

Lentils

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I heat it in the microwave in a microwave-safe salad bowl before adding the other ingredients.

baby beets

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pecans

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Tofu

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cheddar cheese

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Dates

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Almonds

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Corn

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