Is Signature Cafe Artisan Garden Salad - 9.25 Oz Gluten Free?
Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce, Creamy Tarragon Shallot Dressing (Mayonnaise [Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Spices, Citric Acid, Calcium Disodium EDTA], Sour Cream [Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk, Cream and Nonfat Milk Solids, Gelatin], Water, Champagne Vinegar, Shallot, Garlic [Water, Garlic], Sugar, Dijon Mustard [Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Sea Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid, Turmeric, Spices], Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Soybean Oil, Lemon Peel [Lemon Peel Zest, Cane Sugar, Lemon Oil Essence], Dried Tarragon, Xanthan Gum, Black Pepper, Dried Parsley, White Pepper), Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat (Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Water, Cultured Sugar and Vinegar, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Natural Flavorings), Valley Spring Mix (Green Leaf Lettuce, Spring Mix [May Contain Some or All of the Following Baby Whole Leaf Varieties: Green Leaf, Mizuna, Green Romaine, Tango, Green Oak, Green Chard, Spinach, Arugula, Frisee, Tatsoi, Red Chard, Red Leaf, Lolla Rosa, Red Romaine, Red Mustard, Radicchio, Red Oak, Beet Top], Carrot), Fire Roasted Corn (Super Sweet Corn, Oil [Olive Oil, Canola Oil]), Grape Tomatoes, Eggs, Mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese Blend (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto {Vegetable Color}], Monterey Jack Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose [to Prevent Caking], Natamycin [a Natural Mold Inhibitor]).
What is a Gluten Free diet?
A gluten-free diet excludes all foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and their derivatives. It's essential for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or wheat allergy, as consuming gluten can trigger inflammation and digestive issues. Common gluten-containing foods include bread, pasta, cereals, and baked goods, though many gluten-free alternatives now exist using rice, corn, or almond flour. Beyond medical necessity, some people choose a gluten-free lifestyle for perceived health benefits, though experts emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced diet rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals when eliminating gluten-containing grains.


