I love that so many of my friends are foodies like me. And that they’ll share some of their favorite recipes with me {and then let me share them with you!}. My good friend Lindsay shared this Trader Joe’s Salad with me and I’m obsessed.
All of the ingredients for this salad are from Trader Joe’s. The basic ingredients include: baby arugula, orzo pasta, corn, dried cranberries, and salted pepitas (or pumpkin seeds). And the few specialty TJ’s items are: Trader Giotto’s Fresh Bruschetta Sauce, Trader Joes Quatrro Formaggio shredded cheese, and Trader Joes Parmesan Ranch Dressing.
Prep for this salad is a piece of cake. Buy all of the ingredients. Align ingredients side by side on a large platter in a pretty rainbow of colors 🙂 Drizzle with the Parmesan Ranch Dressing, toss together and EAT!!
The combination of the bruschetta sauce, the cheese, and the dressing really make this salad burst with flavor. It’s great for a shower, party or any kind of gathering. Or just the perfect side to a summer bbq.
- 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked
- 1 bag baby arugula, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 can corn, drained
- 1 container Trader Giotto’s fresh bruschetta sauce, liquid drained (found in refrigerator section)
- 1 cup dried cranberries.
- ¾ cup salted pepitas or pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup Trader Joes Quattro Formaggio shredded cheese
- ½ bottle Trader Joe’s Parmesan Ranch Dressing (found in refrigerator section)
- Align ingredients side by side on a large platter. Pour dressing over just before
- serving. Gently toss all ingredients together and serve!
My sister Mary makes this- its delicious! You don’t even need the ranch since the brushetta can act as a dressing- its amazingly good.
So true!! I love it!
How much comes in a bag of arugula? And the bruschetta sauce? We don’t have a trader joes anywhere near me. I need to compromise.
Use about 2-3 cups arugula and 6 oz. bruschetta sauce.
(Sorry if I’m being a ditz and missed it but, ( how many servings does this recipe make?
It serves about 4-6!
I keep coming back to this recipe over and over, I LOVE it!! I’m having company for dinner this weekend and can’t wait to serve this to them.
So glad you like it!