Memorial Day weekend calls for cookouts, sunshine, and snacks—and Trader Joe’s delivers on all fronts. Whether you’re firing up the grill, packing a picnic, or setting up a snack table, these festive finds are delicious, affordable, and easy to serve. Here are 13 Trader Joe’s products you’ll want in your cart before the long weekend.
Fiesta Salad With Shrimp $6.99/11 oz
A ready-to-eat salad that’s perfect for picnics or a light lunch. It features crisp romaine, roasted corn, seasoned black beans, tortilla strips, pico de gallo, and a generous portion of shrimp with poblano dressing.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 130
- Fat 9g
- Carbs 8g
- Sodium 190mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Salad (romaine lettuce, cooked shrimp [shrimp, salt], pico de gallo [Roma tomatoes, yellow onion, cilantro, jalapeño peppers], fire roasted corn, cooked black beans [black beans, water], lime, tortilla strips [yellow and blue corn masa flour, sunflower oil, sea salt, trace of lime])
- Creamy poblano dressing (canola and/or soybean oil, water, roasted poblano pepper purée, cotija cheese [pasteurized part skim milk, salt, cheese culture, microbial enzyme], garlic, red wine vinegar, cilantro, salt, egg yolk, distilled vinegar, sugar, spices, lime juice concentrate, mustard flour, cornstarch, xanthan gum, lemon juice concentrate).
- Contains milk, egg, shrimp.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat. Chill until serving.
Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips $2.99/9 oz
Packed with spice and serious crunch, these rolled chips bring the heat to any party spread.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 150
- Fat 8g
- Carbs 17g
- Sodium 260mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
- Stone ground yellow corn, vegetable oil (high-oleic sunflower oil, high-oleic safflower oil, canola oil), hot chili & lime flavored seasoning (salt, yeast, cornstarch, cane sugar [added sugar], citric acid [acidulant] for flavor, yeast extract, corn maltodextrin [not an added sugar], gum arabic, L-malic acid [for flavor], lime juice concentrate [added sugar], onion powder, vegetable juice concentrate, paprika extract [color], turmeric extract [color], natural flavor, beta carotene [color], tocopherol [antioxidant], oleoresin capsicum, silicon dioxide [anti-caking]), trace of lime.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat from the bag.
Organic Uncured Grass Fed Beef Hot Dogs $5.99/10 oz
A cleaner hot dog made from organic grass-fed beef with no artificial preservatives.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 110
- Fat 10g
- Carbs <1g
- Sodium 400mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 6g
Ingredients
- Organic beef, water, contains 2% or less of sea salt, organic black pepper, organic ginger, organic nutmeg, organic red pepper flakes, organic paprika, organic garlic powder, organic onion powder, organic coriander extract, organic vinegar powder, celery powder, organic minced onion, organic garlic purée.
Preparation Instructions
Grill or pan-fry until heated through.
Corn & Chile Tomato-less Salsa $3.49/13.75 oz
A sweet-and-spicy salsa alternative made with corn, red bell peppers, jalapeños, and onion.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 40
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 9g
- Sodium 110mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
- Corn, sugar, onions, red bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, distilled vinegar, crushed red pepper, black pepper, coriander seed, mustard seed, salt, guar gum.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled with chips or as a topping.
Hazelnut Crème-Filled Bambas $1.99/3 oz
A sweet twist on the classic peanut puff, filled with rich hazelnut crème.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 150
- Fat 8g
- Carbs 17g
- Sodium 50mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
- Corn flour, sugar, peanut butter (peanuts), canola oil, cornstarch, hazelnuts, partially defatted peanut flour, cocoa powder, high-oleic sunflower oil, salt, soy lecithin (emulsifier), sunflower lecithin (emulsifier), calcium carbonate, powdered cellulose, tahini (sesame seeds), natural flavor, rosemary extract (to preserve).
- Contains soy, peanut, hazelnut.
- May contain traces of wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy straight from the bag.
BBQ Cut Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets $10.99/1 lb
Skin-on salmon cuts perfect for grilling, roasting, or baking.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 230
- Fat 15g
- Carbs 0g
- Sodium 65mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 23g
Ingredients
- Atlantic salmon (color added).
- Contains salmon.
- May contain traces of other fish.
Preparation Instructions
Season and grill skin-side down over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side.
Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans $4.99/14 oz
Snackable energy bites made from Arabica beans and rich dark chocolate.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 150
- Fat 9g
- Carbs 18g
- Sodium 0mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 13g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
Arabica coffee beans, dark chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soy lecithin).
Preparation Instructions
Ready to enjoy as-is or as a dessert topping.
Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Rings $1.99/2.5 oz
Crunchy lentil-based snack rings with the flavor of a classic potato chip.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 130
- Fat 6g
- Carbs 16g
- Sodium 180mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar <1g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Red lentils, rice meal, canola oil, sour cream and onion seasoning (salt, whey powder [milk], tapioca dextrose, natural flavor, buttermilk solids, onion powder, sour cream powder [cultured cream, nonfat dry milk], dried parsley, yeast extract, nonfat dry milk, spice, contains 2% or less of calcium carbonate, annatto extract [for color], rosemary oleoresin [to preserve]).
- Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to snack.
Angus Chuck, Brisket & Sirloin Beef Patties $9.99/21.2 oz
A trio of whole-muscle cuts blended into thick, juicy burger patties.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 470
- Fat 39g
- Carbs 0g
- Sodium 65mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 28g
Ingredients
- Beef chuck shoulder clod, beef brisket, beef sirloin.
Preparation Instructions
Grill 4–5 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
Pretzel Sticks $2.49/12 oz
Crispy pretzel rods with a touch of honey and salt—great for dipping.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 120
- Fat 2g
- Carbs 24g
- Sodium 140mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
- Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), whole wheat flour, cane sugar, brown sugar, canola oil, honey, salt, yeast.
- Contains wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Serve with dips, cheese, or fondue.
Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread $4.99/9 oz
Spreadable version of TJ’s iconic cheddar with a sharp, crumbly finish.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 0
- Fat 7g
- Carbs 3g
- Sodium 240mg
- Dietary Fiber <g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzyme), water, reduced lactose whey, butter (cream, salt), whey, sea salt, lactic acid, guar gum.
- Contains milk.
Preparation Instructions
Spread on crackers, bread, or pair with pretzels.
Chile Spiced Pineapple $3.99/6 oz
Sweet dried pineapple rings with a spicy chili kick.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 130
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 35g
- Sodium 60mg
- Dietary Fiber 6g
- Sugar 22g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
- Dried pineapples, chile seasoning blend (paprika [spice and color], cane sugar, salt, citric acid [acidulant], cayenne pepper).
- May contain traces of coconut.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy as-is or chop and toss into salads.
Brioche Buns/Brioche Hot Dog Buns $3.49/16 oz
Buttery, fluffy buns that elevate any grilled meat.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 170
- Fat 2.5g
- Carbs 32g
- Sodium 230mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 5g
Ingredients
- Unbleached enriched wheat flour (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], malted barley flour), water, sugar, egg, butter (cream [milk], natural flavor), contains 2% or less of expeller pressed canola oil, yeast, salt, enzymes, wheat flour, wheat sour (cultured wheat flour), cultured wheat starch and cultured wheat flour (to preserve), annatto extract (for color), turmeric extract (for color), ascorbic acid (dough conditioner).
- Contains milk, egg, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Slice and lightly toast before serving.
Conclusion
From savory burgers and spicy chips to sweet treats and fresh seafood, Trader Joe’s has everything you need to host the ultimate Memorial Day celebration. These 13 picks are perfect for mixing and matching at any gathering—so whether you’re planning a backyard cookout, lakeside picnic, or a casual hangout with friends, make sure to stock up early before they sell out!
