"Leafy greens may often be key to a good salad (except for those salads that don't actually include any greens, of course), but when you really think about it, any good salad truly comes down to the dressing. This is the case for both greens-based salads and those that don't contain any lettuce, like macaroni salad or potato salad - a good dressing makes or breaks the whole dish."
"And, while it's always a good idea to whip up your own salad dressing whenever you can, sometimes store-bought bottled salad dressings are the most convenient way to go, especially when you're buying a dressing from a store like Trader Joe's. If you do the bulk of your shopping at Trader Joe's, then you've likely noticed that the popular store carries quite a few salad dressings, both in the refrigerated section and in the condiments aisle."
A good salad truly comes down to the dressing, whether the salad is greens-based or a non-lettuce dish like macaroni or potato salad. Store-bought bottled dressings can offer convenient options, and a range of Trader Joe's refrigerated and shelf dressings are available. Thirteen bottled dressings were purchased and sampled, spanning ranch variations, Green Goddess, vinaigrettes, Caesars, and hot honey mustard. Each dressing was paired with romaine lettuce and evaluated for flavor fidelity to its name, complexity, texture, and standout ingredients. Rankings emphasized flavor strength; some dressings tasted subdued or watered down.
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