One of our favorite aspects of Thai cuisine, and pad thai in particular, is the meticulous, dare-we-say symphonic balance of flavors. In a great Thai dish, you'll find sweet, sour, spicy, salty, and umami, combining into one truly fantastic feast for the senses. And it's precisely this elegant interplay of flavors that inspired our latest DIY bagged salad, Trader Joe's Peanut and Crispy Noodle Salad Kit. Each bag includes a hearty base of fresh, captivatingly crunchy veggies like romaine lettuce, cabbage, shredded carrots & celery, and chopped green onion & cilantro. Also included are a package of crispy rice vermicelli noodles & chopped peanuts, and a Thai-inspired zesty peanut & lime dressing. Mixed together, the completed Salad evokes the harmonious blend of flavors of a steaming plate of pad thai, while still maintaining the invigorating crunch of a fresh, crisp salad. While it's absolutely flavorful and substantial enough on its own as a vegan side or entrée, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the possibilities posed by adding a bit of protein - a nice topping of lime-marinated Argentinian Shrimp sounds especially delicious.