Aug 2, 2026

The Best $25 Trader Joe's Summer Grocery Haul

Written by Gabrielle Olya
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Edited by Ashleigh Ray
The Best $25 Trader Joe's Summer Grocery Haul

Groceries are still expensive, but Trader Joe's makes it possible to build a fun summer cart without blowing your budget.

For about $22 before tax, this mini haul covers a fresh salad, a sparkling drink, a beach-day snack, fruity salsa, portable hummus and a frozen dessert.

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Here's one of the best ways to fill your cart at Trader Joe’s for less than $25 this summer.

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  • Price: $3.99

Nothing says summer quite like corn, and this Elote Chopped Salad Kit centers the seasonal favorite. The easy-to-whip-up salad kit includes chopped green and red cabbage, green leaf lettuce, carrots, kale, green onion, dried corn kernels, cornbread crumbles, crumbled cotija cheese and a creamy, elote-inspired dressing.

  • Price: $3.99

If you can't make it to the South of France, bring the feeling of being there to you with a bottle of this refreshing French Market Sparkling Lemonade. It's an elevated spin on the classic summer beverage.

  • Price: $2.99

These Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips are easy to pack and share. They're ideal for bringing on road trips, or to beach days or picnics.

  • Price: $3.99

A limited-time addition to Trader Joe's dips and spreads lineup, this Mango Pineapple Pico de Gallo Salsa pairs perfectly with tortilla chips and also works great as a topping for any fish-based dish.

  • Price: $3.49 for six servings

Summertime often means more time on the go, and these Creamy Dreamy Hummus To Go cups will make sure you have access to a healthy snack wherever you are. Pair with pretzels, rice cakes or carrots, and you have an easy, satisfying pick-me-up.

  • Price: $3.79 for six bars

For a rich and tropical frozen treat, pick up a box of these limited-time Mango Cream Bars. Each bar features creamy vanilla ice cream surrounded by sweet mango sorbet.

Total Cost: $22.24

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.

This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.

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Written by
Gabrielle Olya
Edited by
Ashleigh Ray