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The Grocery Chain With The Best Store-Bought Pasta Salad
BY Ebony Bellamy
While store-bought pasta salads aren't guaranteed to capture the same level of freshness, texture, and flavor as homemade versions, Trader Joe's manages to pull it off.
The grocery chain's Mediterranean orzo pasta salad even took the top spot in Tasting Table's ranking of the best store-bought pasta salads.
Inspired by the fresh food of the Mediterranean, this store-bought pasta salad does a great job blending these complex flavor profiles to create a well-balanced dish.
The shredded spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and red onions provided soft and crunchy textures, while the salad dressing's vinaigrette offered brininess.
Although none of the ingredients compete for your attention, the raw red onion does add a pungency that isn't overbearing and helps elevate the salad's flavor profile even more.
