The Earthbound Farm Organic Caesar Salad Kit is a 24-ounce bag of ready-to-toss organic Caesar salad at Costco — chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, croutons, shredded parmesan, and a zesty herb seasoning packet, all in one bag. It's USDA organic, and it lives in the refrigerated produce section near other fresh staples like the Costco Organic Celery Sticks. Toss in some Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken and you've got a full dinner in about three minutes flat.
Quick Take: An organic Caesar kit with everything included — crisp, easy, and an instant side or light dinner. Verdict: Buy. Scores: Taste ⅘ · Value ⅘ · Convenience 5/5 · Stockpile Score ⅖.
First impression
I keep one of these in the fridge for the nights when I need a vegetable on the table and I have zero energy. You dump, toss, and you're done — no chopping, no measuring. The romaine is crisp, the dressing is creamy and garlicky (in a good way), and the little herb seasoning packet is a nice touch that adds a fresh, zesty kick you don't get from most bagged salads. My family will actually eat this one, croutons and all, which is more than I can say for a plain bowl of greens.
Price & value
The 24-ounce kit runs around $8.99 at Costco, and it makes about 7 side servings (or 3 to 4 as a main if you add protein). That's roughly $1.30 per serving for an organic salad with everything included — dressing, croutons, cheese, and seasoning.
Compared to buying all those pieces separately, or a smaller grocery-store kit ($4–$5 for half the size), this is a solid deal. The only catch is shelf life: it's fresh romaine, so you've got about a week before it starts to wilt. Buy it when you know you'll eat it that week.
Nutrition snapshot
Nutrition snapshot (per 1 cup / 100g): 160 cal · 13g fat (3g saturated) · 15mg cholesterol · 430mg sodium · 7g carbs · 2g fiber · 1g sugar · 4g protein. Notable: USDA organic; contains egg, fish (anchovy), milk, and wheat. Most of the calories come from the dressing — go lighter on it if you're watching fat.
Taste, quality & how to serve it
The romaine is fresh and crunchy, not the sad wilted stuff you sometimes get in bagged salads. The organic Caesar dressing is the star — creamy, tangy, real anchovy-and-parmesan flavor, not the watered-down bottled taste. The croutons stay crisp, and the shredded parmesan adds a nice salty bite. The zesty herb seasoning packet is optional but worth using — it brightens the whole bowl.
There's nothing to cook — just toss and serve. A few tips from my kitchen: add the dressing gradually (you may not need the whole packet, and it's easy to over-dress); serve it right after tossing so the croutons stay crunchy; and if you want to turn it into a full meal, top it with a sliced protein.
My go-to is these air fryer chicken breast cubes — they're ready in about 10 minutes and turn this side salad into a proper chicken Caesar dinner. Keep the bag refrigerated and eat within a few days of opening for the best crunch.
What other shoppers are saying
Costco shoppers love this kit for the convenience and the organic ingredients — the most common compliment is the dressing, which people say tastes better than most bagged Caesar kits. Parents especially like that it's an easy way to get greens on the table.
The most common complaint is that the romaine can wilt fast if you don't use it within a week, and a few shoppers wish there were more croutons and cheese in the bag. A couple of people also note the sodium adds up if you use the whole dressing packet.
Who it's for & best uses
This kit is for busy families who want an easy salad, anyone who likes Caesar but doesn't want to make dressing from scratch, and folks who want an organic option. Skip if you have an egg, fish, milk, or wheat allergy (this contains all four, including anchovy in the dressing), if you don't eat salad regularly enough to finish it in a week, or if you avoid croutons/gluten.
A few easy ways to use it: as a quick side with any dinner; turned into a chicken Caesar with grilled or air-fried chicken on top; or as a base for a bigger salad with cherry tomatoes and extra veggies. If you love easy salad dinners, this Trader Joe's pearl couscous salad with chicken is another good grab-and-go option to rotate in.
Similar items
- Suja Organic Immunity Shots — pairs with the healthy, fresh-produce shopping trip.
- Sambazon Organic Acai Juice — another organic refrigerated staple for clean eating.
- Catalina Crunch Cereal — low-sugar pantry companion for balanced meals.
- 21 Best Healthy Costco Snacks for Kids — more easy, wholesome picks for busy families.
- Harmless Harvest Organic Sparkling Coconut Water — a refreshing organic drink to sip with a fresh salad.
The scores
- Taste — ⅘. Crisp romaine, genuinely good dressing, nice crunch. Loses a point because it's only as fresh as the day you open it.
- Value — ⅘. Good price for an organic all-in-one kit; cheaper than buying the parts.
- Convenience — 5/5. Dump, toss, serve. No prep at all.
- Stockpile Score — ⅖. Fresh romaine wilts within a week — this is a "buy it, eat it" item, not a stockpile.
Verdict: Buy
A solid Buy for any household that wants an easy, organic salad on hand. The dressing is genuinely good, the whole thing comes together in minutes, and it's an easy way to get greens onto a busy weeknight table. Not a Repeat-Buy in the stockpile sense (fresh salad has a short window), but if you eat salad regularly, this earns a spot in the cart most weeks. Add a protein and it's a full, fast dinner.
Where to find it
Where to find it: Earthbound Farm Organic Caesar Salad Kit, 24 oz at Costco (item #1280655). Pack size: 24 oz (1.5 lb) bag with dressing, croutons, parmesan, and seasoning packet. Price: ~$8.99, varies by warehouse. Storage: refrigerated — use within about a week. Aisle: refrigerated produce / salad section.
Disclaimer: Costco Finds is an independent review site and is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Costco. All opinions are my own, based on personal experience.
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