5 Summer Little Luxuries Even Responsible Retirees Buy at Trader Joe’s
Written by
Jamela Adam
Edited by
Rebekah Evans
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Summer is around the corner, which usually means you want to spend less time cooking and more time outside.
Luckily, Trader Joe’s has plenty of easy and ready-to-enjoy options that help you stay refreshed and well-fed without much effort.
Here are five Trader Joe’s items we think are worth buying this summer.
Organic Sparkling Rosé Tea Beverage
- Price: $1.99
If you’re in the mood for something a bit more sophisticated this summer, grab Trader Joe’s organic sparkling rosé tea beverage. This beverage is a blend of four different teas: white, black, sencha and pu’erh. It’s light and refreshing with a hint of sweetness. You can also add some liquor in there to turn it into a summer cocktail.
Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Price: $4.99
Ice cream is a must for those hot and humid summer days. These sublime ice cream sandwiches from Trader Joe’s are a fan favorite. They’re made up of a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream molded in between two chocolate chip cookies and rolled in crunchy chocolate chips. If you haven’t tried them yet, add them to your shopping cart on your next grocery run.
Ricotta and Lemon Zest Ravioli
- Price: $3.99
Trader Joe’s ricotta and lemon zest ravioli is a seasonal pasta with creamy cheese and citrus flavor. It’s made with three ingredients: soft wheat flour, durum wheat semolina and egg. And it’s rolled thin and custom cut to resemble a sunflower. Pair it with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon or a light butter sauce and you’ve got a simple yet luxurious summer dish.
Organic Jalapeño Limeade
- Price: $2.79
This organic jalapeño limeade from Trader Joe’s is made with water, organic lime juice that’s not from concentrate, organic cane sugar and organic jalapeño powder. It’s just the right balance of sweet, tart and spicy. You can drink it on its own or mix the limeade with sparkling water and a handful of fresh berries or a sliced cucumber.
Elote Chopped Salad Kit
- Price: $3.99
Trader Joe’s elote chopped salad kit is inspired by Mexican street corn and comes with chopped greens, roasted corn, cotija cheese, crunchy toppings and a creamy, tangy dressing with a hint of lime. It pairs well with grilled chicken or shrimp, but it’s just as good on its own when you want something fresh and more exciting than a basic salad.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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