Is PUMPKIN SPICE SALAD Vegan?


Ingredients
VEGETABLE BLEND (BABY LETTUCES [LOLLO ROSSA, TANGO, RED AND GREEN OAK, RED AND GREEN ROMAINE, RED LEAF, PARELLA], BABY GREENS [TATSOI, MIZUNA, RED AND GREEN CHARD, RED AND GREEN MUSTARD, FRISEE], BABY KALE, BABY SPINACH, RADICCHIO, BROCCOLI, CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER, INGREDIENTS MAY VARY BY SEASON), PUMPKIN VINAIGRETTE (VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL], PUMPKIN, WATER, BALSAMIC VINEGAR [WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST], SUGAR, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, DIJON MUSTARD [DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, SUGAR, SPICES, TURMERIC], SALT, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM), TURKEY WHITE MEAT (TURKEY WHITE MEAT, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF: SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, RICE STARCH, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICE), PEPITAS, DATES (DATES, DEXTROSE), RAISINS (RAISINS, SUNFLOWER OIL).
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.


