Salad kits are one of those forgotten conveniences for dairy-free consumers. Aside from a token Asian variety in some grocery stores, salad kits are typically loaded with cheese, creamy dairy dressing, or other milk-containing add-ins. But one traditional produce company is changing that with their latest releases. All three of the new regionally-inspired Dole salad kits are dairy free!

We have full ingredients and nutrition facts for the three new Chopped varieties of Dole salad kits, followed by a list of the other dairy-free salad kit options. Be sure to leave your rating and review once you try them!

This fresh salad is made with green leaf lettuce, kale, green and red cabbage, green onions, dill pickle-flavored fried cucumbers and creamy dill dressing.

Ingredients: vegetables: green cabbage, green leaf lettuce, carrots, kale, red cabbage, green onions. dressing: water, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, cucumber juice, sugar, contains less than 2% of salt, egg yolks, corn starch, mustard seed, xanthan gum, dehydrated garlic, spices, dehydrated onion, gum acacia, dehydrated parsley, turmeric, tartaric acid, citric acid. pickle flavored fried cucumbers: cucumbers, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (sunflower, safflower and/or canola oil), seasoning (sugar, maltodextrin, salt, garlic powder, white distilled vinegar, citric acid, natural flavors). contains: wheat, egg.

Nutrition (per 1 cup): 110 calories, 8g fat, 9g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 2g protein.*

For sweet with savory fans, this salad is made with iceberg and green leaf lettuce, carrots, candied maple pecans, crumbled garlic croutons, and maple vinaigrette.

Ingredients: vegetables: green leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, carrots. dressing: water, soybean and/or canola oil, sugar, red wine vinegar, natural flavors, maple syrup, garlic, contains less than 2% of: molasses, salt, spices, xanthan gum. maple pecans: pecans, sugar, maple syrup, natural flavor, salt. croutons: enriched wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), canola oil, sugar, salt, yeast, dehydrated garlic, maltodextrin, roasted dehydrated garlic, natural flavor. contains: wheat, tree nuts (pecans).

Nutrition (per 1 cup): 100 calories, 7g fat, 13g carbs, 1g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 5g added sugars), 2g protein.*

Take a break from the ordinary “Asian” salad for this mix of iceberg and green leaf lettuce, carrots, coconut chips, dried mango, cashews, and Thai chili dressing.

Ingredients: vegetables: iceberg lettuce, green leaf lettuce, carrots. dressing: thai chili sauce (sugar, water, maltodextrin, rice vinegar, chili peppers, dehydrated garlic, salt, contains less than 2% of pineapple juice concentrate, xanthan gum, onion powder, corn starch), water, inverted sugar, rice vinegar, soybean oil and/or canola oil, honey, sesame oil, lime juice concentrate, xanthan gum. cashews. toasted coconut: coconut, sugar, salt. dried mango. contains: sesame, tree nuts (cashews).

Nutrition (per 1 cup): 130 calories, 7g fat, 17g carbs, 2g fiber, 12g sugars (includes 7g added sugars), 2g protein.*

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy. 

Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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