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5 Healthy Costco Prepared Food Sides to Grab and Go

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October 11, 2025
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Costco is the one-stop shop that has it all, including lots of delicious pre-made foods. Among the popular Costco prepared food offerings are side dishes, which are especially good with one of the store’s most loved staples: its $5 rotisserie chicken. How beloved is this chicken? Costco sold 137 million of the birds last year. Given that many of us are picking up the chicken at Costco for a quick dinner, we thought we’d share five healthy, tasty sides that go perfectly with the chicken, so your whole meal can be hassle-free.

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1. Kirkland Signature Blueberry Basil Salad

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The Kirkland Signature blueberry salad is one of the best healthy Costco prepared foods. It’s a nutrient-dense option with plenty of varying textures and flavors, from the sweetness of the blueberries to the savoryness of the pecan and parmesan.

2. Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken Asian Wrap

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Wraps are one of the most convenient items to grab if you’re in a rush. And these rotisserie chicken asian wraps are a delicious option. These wraps feature fresh broccoli slaw, rotisserie chicken, a spinach tortilla wrap, and a savory asian dressing to use as a dip.

3. Kirkland Signature Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dressing

Vegetable Tray Costco
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Why wait for a party to grab this fun plate of crudité with ranch? It’s an easy, already-prepped platter with carrots, celery, broccoli, peppers, and snap peas, and it makes a fun side that kids will love, too. The ranch is great for the veggies — and you can dip the chicken into it, too. 

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4. Kirkland Signature Organic Mediterranean Salad

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Another salad option is their organic Mediterranean salad, which includes an abundance of greens like cauliflower, romaine, red cabbage, and broccoli stalk. It also includes a delicious basil balsamic vinaigrette, feta crumbles, with herb flatbread strips to offer a crunch factor.

5. Kirkland Signature Quinoa Salad 

Quinoa Salad Costco
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For a boost of protein, the Kirkland Signature quinoa salad is a tasty Costco food option. It’s full of chopped-up cucumbers, tomatoes, lentils, and bell peppers, tossed with a lemony vinaigrette. It’s big enough to share, or you may also have leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. 

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