Is Trader Joe's Lemon Chicken & Arugula Salad Vegan?

Description
Bright citrus notes and savory depth pair with crisp, tender textures for a lively, balanced taste; commonly consumed as a quick lunch, light dinner, or side at gatherings. Reviewers often praise freshness, convenience, and flavor balance while occasionally noting uneven flavor distribution and variable portion size across online customer reviews.

Description
Bright citrus notes and savory depth pair with crisp, tender textures for a lively, balanced taste; commonly consumed as a quick lunch, light dinner, or side at gatherings. Reviewers often praise freshness, convenience, and flavor balance while occasionally noting uneven flavor distribution and variable portion size across online customer reviews.
Ingredients
Salad (seasoned Couscous And Red Quinoa [cooked Couscous {water, Couscous (wheat), Apple Cider Vinegar, Canola Oil, Salt, Sugar, Turmeric, Smoked Paprika (paprika, Rosemary Extract [to Maintain Color])}, Cooked Red Quinoa {water, Red Quinoa}, Red Bell Pepper, Currants, Red Onion, Parsley, Carrot, Mint], Cooked Seasoned White Chicken Meat [boneless Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Seasoning {water, Natural Flavor, Garlic, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Salt, Lemon Zest (lemon Peel, Water, Citric Acid [acidifier]), Black Pepper}, Canola Oil], Arugula), Roasted Red Pepper Dressing (roasted Red Peppers [red Peppers, Water, Salt, Citric Acid {acidifier}], Water, Invert Sugar Syrup, Canola Oil, Lemon Peel [lemon Peel, Water, Citric Acid {acidifier}], White Distilled Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sea Salt, Sugar, Stabilizers [modified Cornstarch, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum], Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Xanthan Gum). Contains Wheat.
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.


