The icing on the cake (or should we say the crouton on the salad)?

All of these best Trader Joe’s salad dressing selections come in at less than $4.50.

She adores it over salads, as a marinade for chicken or steaks, or tossed into pasta salad.

a woman pouring dressing into a chicken salad

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Or try it as a condiment on a sandwich or wrap, Thomas recommends.

($2.99 per 12-ounce bottle)

Need a dairy-free swap?

Seek out theirVegan Caesar Dressingin the refrigerated section next to the bagged salad.

It’s 70 calories per 2 tablespoon serving.

($2.99 per 8.45-ounce bottle)