Perfect for when its too hot to cook.
As a college student, I often find myself not having enough time to make food.
As an avid TJs shopper, I have to say, the fresh premade foods are underrated.
Each one I’ve tried has exceeded my expectations.
I rather spend time enjoying the weather instead of being stuck in my kitchen cooking.
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Its one of the best salads I have ever tasted.
The spicy red pepper dressing is spicy, sweet, and so delicious.
Id buy it if it were sold separately.
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Trader Joes, I beg of you, like bottle the dressing!
It never gets old.
That is how I came to discover one of my favorite wraps: Creamy Hummus & Vegetable Wrap.
(Thank you, roomie!)
From the flavor of the hummus to the crisp carrots and cucumbersits flawless.
Its simple, but delicious and so easy to pack for a picnic lunch or a poolside snack.
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Rainbow Wrap
Truthfully, I was never a fan of wraps before Trader Joes.
Theyve managed to change this for me and also set a high bar.
TJs Rainbow Wrap was also a friend’s recommendation.
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Its aesthetically pleasing (the pink!)
and it includes some of my all-time favorite ingredients: sweet potatoes, kale, and beets.
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Chicken Sausage Breakfast Burrito
I can never say no to a breakfast burrito.
TJs Chicken Sausage Breakfast Burrito is one of my go-to’s.
The eggs, hash browns, and cheese are a classic combo that cant go wrong.
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Pollo Asado Burrito
TJs nailed this iconic chicken burrito!
If you like beans and spice, this is for you.
Its convenient to have several in the fridge, waiting to be eaten up at a moment’s notice.
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It comes from Carmen, a Trader Joes employee.
The salad has orzo, red onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Then its topped with pesto, golden balsamic dressing, and shredded spinach.
Unlike many udon dishes, this one isnt served in soup.
is just as satisfying.
The poke is roasted beets that look and feel like raw tunahow creative!
They are marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil and packed in a round plastic container like hummus.
Its so delicious, that all poke restaurants should make it an option for vegans.
Since this may not fill you up by itself, perhaps grab the Peanut Udon Noodle Salad too.
Thanks for making our lives easier and tastier Trader Joes!
