Whyassemble an entire saladwhen you might run through your grocery store’s salad bar?
Here are some of the grocery chains with the best prepared foods around.
The hot bar offers more than just your typical salad fixings.

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You’ll find hot and healthy vegetables, grains, and proteins off all kinds.
From seasonalentrees to side dishes, there are commonly several vegan-, keto- andpaleo-friendly options, too.
A rather large section of the store is also dedicated to prepared foods, which many shoppers rave about.

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“They have the most amazingly delicious prepared food that you’ll ever eat,” writes oneRedditor.
“Anything from Chinese food to pasta.
H-E-B
The San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B is widely beloved across its home state of Texas.

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In addition to groceries, shoppers can often find great deals on hot foods and other prepared items.
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