Asaladwithout dressing is like a day without sunshine.
There, you’ll find the classics like ranch, Caesar, and Italian.
You’ll also find some more original options like Vegan Creamy Dill.
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As a frequent salad eater and Trader Joe’s regular, I decided to put thebrand’s dressingshead-to-head.
Here are my thoughts on the different options.
I purchased a 12-ounce bottle for $3.79.
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It also had a slight creaminess upon being poured.
The dressing was tangy and salty and had a punch of acid to it.
However, the strongest, most overpowering ingredient was, yes, the sharp Romano cheese.
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For me, this threw off the balance of the flavor profile.
One 11-ounce bottle cost me $3.99.
The look:Bright white and speckled.
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I purchased a 12-ounce bottle for $2.99.
The look:This tan dressing featured black flecks of seasoning.
Meanwhile, the consistency was on the thicker side, as expected with a Caesar dressing.
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The taste:Better than I thought.
Instead, it offered a sharp, tangy flavor that rounded out the dressing as a whole.
Would I go out of my way to purchase this dressing?
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But would I finish a salad that was dressed with this product?
Having never encountered this dressing before, I was most excited to try this one.
I bought an 8-ounce bottle for $2.49the cheapest dressing of the bunch.
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The consistency was thick, too.
The taste:Savory and slightly tangy.
This dressing was vinegary with a prominent sesame flavor, while the consistency had an ever-so-slightly gritty mouthful.
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Keeping that in mind, I would use this option on your salads sparingly.
The herbs were apparent throughout, while the consistency was on the creamy side.
The taste:Distinct and unique.
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I can’t say I’ve ever had a dressing that tasted like this.
The item also features olive oil, lemon juice, white miso, dijon mustard, and capers.
An 11-ounce bottle cost me $3.99.
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The look:This dressing was a sandy tan color dotted with seasoning.
The flavor was pleasantly savory and zesty, with the dijon mustard being prominent without being overwhelming.
Meanwhile, the lemon juice offered just the right amount of acid.
I was surprised by how much I liked this one.
Of the nine salad dressings, this one had the highest sugar content at 6 grams.
I bought a 12-ounce bottle for $2.79.
This soon faded to present a well-balanced flavor that was both notably tart yet pleasantly sweet.
A 12-ounce bottle cost me $3.99.
The look:This dressing was a dark sandy brown with black sesame seeds scattered throughout.
The consistency was smooth and creamy without being particularly thick.
The flavor was delightfully sweet and savory with a slight tanginess thanks to the soy sauce.
The sesame flavor was also notably present.
Key ingredients include avocado, apple cider vinegar, cold-pressed lemon juice, chives, basil, and garlic.
I picked up an 11-fluid-ounce bottle for $3.99.
The look:This popular dressing’s bright green color comes from avocado, the second ingredient after water.
The herbs were visible throughout the thick, creamy blend.
Plus, the clean ingredient list is an attractive bonus.
