Costco Taylor Farms Baja Chopped Salad Kit Review

The Taylor Farms Baja Chopped Salad Kit is one of my go-to picks from Costco. It’s great as a side, but it also makes an incredible taco salad. Unfortunately, there’s one key ingredient that can be a dealbreaker for some people. Curious what it is? Read on to find out!

Location in Store

This is located in the refrigerated produce room at Costco. Near the Sweet Kale Salad Kit and the Taylor Farms Dill Pickle Salad Kit. The item number is 1392373.

Taste

This salad features romaine lettuce, cilantro, green cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds, tortilla strips, and a creamy avocado-cilantro dressing. It’s crisp and refreshing, with a subtle hint of cilantro that enhances the flavor of the vegetable blend. That said, I understand that many people aren’t fans of cilantro’s distinct taste.

The pumpkin seeds add an extra layer of crunch, while the tortilla strips bring a touch of saltiness. The highlight of the salad is definitely the dressing—a flavorful cilantro vinaigrette that pairs perfectly with the rest of the ingredients. It’s not spicy and is quite versatile, so you can easily customize the salad by adding other ingredients of your choice.

Cost

One of these salad kits costs $7 at my local grocery store, but at Costco, I can get a two-pack (357 grams each) for just $7.99 Canadian. That works out to only $4 per kit—a great deal for the quality and quantity you get.

Convenience

The Baja Salad Kit should be kept refrigerated, and the best-before date is typically about a week from the day of purchase. It’s delicious on its own, but I also like to turn it into a taco salad by adding ground turkey seasoned with taco spices, along with black beans and corn.

If you want to bulk up the salad with extra vegetables, try adding bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, or cucumber—that’s my go-to combination!

Nutrition

Calories

One cup of the salad kit contains 150 calories, 12 grams of fat, 9 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, 4 grams of protein, and 160 milligrams of sodium. It’s actually quite reasonable nutrition-wise—especially if you go light on the dressing.

Ingredients

The Baja Salad at Costco is packed with nutritious vegetables. While the dressing does contain some vegetable oil and added sugar—which I’m not a huge fan of—the rest of the ingredients are fairly wholesome. It’s a great option for those following a gluten-free diet, though it’s worth noting that the dressing contains milk and egg.

Scoring

Taste: 9.5/10

Cost: 9.5/10

Convenience: 10/10

Nutrition: 8/10

Overall

Give it a try!

This is one of my favorite salad kits to pick up from Costco. I wouldn’t call it a “must-buy,” though, since I know the inclusion of cilantro can be a dealbreaker for some people.

Have you tried the Costco Taylor Farms Baja Chopped Salad kit? What did you think of it?

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