Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit, 13.51 oz Bag (Fresh)

i bought a bag of salad last week (from another store, a brand i was familiar with). i didn't check at the time, but the 'sell by' date was 2 or 3 days away. when i took it out of the frig 2 days later, it was a mess of soggy looking lettuce. this marketside salad was so fresh and crisp. this bag has a date that's 10 days out from the day i received it, though i am having it now (9 days out). it's a southwest salad and yes, cabbage does last a little better than lettuce, but the difference in the 2 salads is like night and day. this was a very good salad, with a very adequate amount of salad dressing and other accompaniments, i am usually too cheap to buy these pre-made bags of salad but i'm glad i bought this one. i will not hesitate in the future to buy pre-made salad if it's marketside. (i could not include a photo because it's gone)

This is a really good, flavorful salad kit and makes an easy side or quick lunch. The mix of crunchy veggies, toppings, and dressing has a nice balance of smoky and slightly spicy, and it comes together in minutes. The only downside is that sometimes when you first open the bag, the cabbage smell can be a little pungent. It usually fades once it is tossed with the dressing, and the salad itself tastes fresh, but the initial whiff can be surprising. And it can cause an argument with your dinner guests about who farted in the kitchen. Still giving it five stars because the flavor and convenience make up for that brief moment of drama.