McCormick Salad Toppins Crunchy & Flavorful Kid-Friendly Salad Topping, Picky Eater Veggie Crunch Booster
McCormick Salad Toppins Crunchy & Flavorful Kid-Friendly Salad Topping, Picky Eater Veggie Crunch Booster
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Why you'll love it
- Satisfying crunch from sunflower seeds and crisp rice elevates plain meals
- Made with real vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and onion
- One bottle works across salads, pasta, eggs, and potatoes — no need for multiple toppings
- Trusted McCormick brand with consistent quality
- Kosher-certified to fit specific dietary needs
- Shelf-stable topping that requires no prep, saving time on busy weeknights
- Game-changer flavor boost that 'steals the show' at events
- Dried veggies that taste like they contain bacon bits (but better)
- Imitation bacon bits component contributes a sweet-savory, umami, smoked paprika-like flavor
- Mix of seeds, soy-based and rice-based crunchies
- Long-term product loyalty spanning decades (35+ years)
- Made salad eating more enjoyable overall, helping increase veggie consumption
- Low carb and low calorie
- Shelf stable and portable for work/desk use
- Versatile across many dressing types and leaf lettuces, especially soft leaf varieties
Perfect for
- Sprinkle topping for tossed green salads to add crunch and flavor
- Mix-in for chicken salad or tuna salad sandwiches and wraps
- Ingredient for cold pasta salad with Italian dressing
- Texture boost sprinkled over omelets or scrambled eggs
- Unexpected crunchy topping for baked or mashed potatoes
- As a topper for creamy carrot soup
- On chopped romaine with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped sweet red and yellow peppers, and fresh avocado
- In potato salad and macaroni salad preparation
- On veggie side dishes beyond lettuce salads
- For office desk storage (no refrigeration needed)
Product Information
Crunchy and flavorful mix featuring sunflower seeds and crisp rice
Made with real vegetables
Adds texture along with the taste of bell peppers and carrots
Sprinkle over tossed salads, tuna salad, chicken salad or omelets.
FUN FACT: For pasta salad, mix with cooked pasta, veggies, red onion and Italian dressing
McCormick Crunchy & Flavorful Salad Toppins™ is great for taking classic salads to new levels. This flavorful topping is also a welcome addition in chicken salad, tuna salad and pasta salad too. The satisfying crunch of sunflower seeds, crisp rice, onion, and carrots provide a wonderful, tasty texture in any dish. This topping also adds an unusual twist to baked or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Sunflower Seeds, Soybeans, Textured Soy Flour, Rice, Onion, Carrots, Canola Oil, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Salt, Sugar, Parsley, Barley Malt Extract, Caramel Color, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Lactic Acid, Yeast Extract, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate (Flavor Enhancers), and FD&C Red #3
Items Details
Diet Type: Kosher
Container Type: Bottle
Cuisine: Versatile
Global Trade Identification Number: 00052100040066, 00052100155302
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this topping safe for kids to eat at the family dinner table?
Yes. McCormick Salad Toppins is a shelf-stable, ready-to-sprinkle topping made with real vegetables, seeds, and rice crunchies, and it is a long-trusted family pantry staple.
Can this help my picky eater actually enjoy a salad?
Yes. Parents consistently use it to make salads and vegetable sides more appealing, and many report that picky kids suddenly start eating their greens once the crunchy topping is on top.
Does it work for school lunch packing?
Yes. The 3.75 oz shaker is great for school lunches, and the crunchy texture holds up well in lunch boxes, bento containers, and wraps packed earlier in the morning.
Will kids like the flavor, or is it too savory for them?
Kids tend to love it. The sweet-savory, bacon-like flavor is familiar and crowd-pleasing, and the crunchy texture feels more like a fun topping than a vegetable.
Is the shaker bottle easy enough for a child to use at the table?
Yes. Older kids can easily shake it onto their own salads, and the controlled sprinkle means less mess compared to loose toppings.
Does this make vegetable sides more fun at dinnertime?
Yes. Sprinkling it on veggie side dishes beyond lettuce salads is a popular family trick to get kids excited about eating more vegetables at dinner.
Can I pack it in a lunch box without it getting soggy?
Yes. The crunchy seeds and rice blend hold their texture well, so you can sprinkle it on a salad or wrap in the morning and it will still be crunchy at lunch.
Is the kosher certification a benefit for Jewish families?
Yes. The product is kosher-certified, so it fits the dietary needs of kosher-observant households and individuals without any special shopping around.
Can I use this on kid-friendly meals besides salad?
Yes. Parents often sprinkle it on chicken salad sandwiches, tuna salad wraps, pasta salad, scrambled eggs, and even baked potatoes to keep meals interesting for kids.
How does this compare to bacon bits for a kid's salad?
It delivers a similar smoky, savory, bacon-like flavor in a dried vegetable and seed blend, which many parents prefer as an easy, ready-to-sprinkle alternative.
How does it compare to croutons for getting kids to eat salad?
Unlike croutons, it adds real vegetable pieces, a sweet-savory umami flavor, and crunch that does not turn soggy as quickly, which keeps salads appealing to the end of the meal.
How does it compare to plain shredded cheese as a kid motivator?
Cheese adds richness and sodium; this topping adds crunch and savory flavor with real vegetables, giving you a different way to make a salad exciting for kids.
Is the bottle size appropriate for a family's weekly use?
Yes. The 3.75 oz size is designed to last through multiple family meals, and the 3-pack is the best value for families who use it on most dinners.
Will the flavor be too strong or unfamiliar for young kids?
No. The flavor is mild, slightly smoky, slightly sweet, and very family-friendly, which is why it has remained a trusted household choice for decades.
Is it worth it if my child only eats one type of vegetable?
Yes. You can sprinkle it on the one veggie your child already accepts, like romaine or a baked potato, and use the upgraded flavor to gradually expand their palate.
What if I want a budget-friendly way to feed a family of picky eaters?
The 3-pack offers the best value per bottle, which is helpful since families tend to go through it quickly once picky eaters start using it regularly.
How do I use McCormick Salad Toppins on a basic green salad?
Toss your greens with your favorite dressing, then shake McCormick Salad Toppins generously over the top right before serving. The sunflower seeds, crisp rice, dried vegetables, and imitation bacon bits add crunch and a sweet-savory umami flavor in seconds.
Can I mix it into chicken salad, tuna salad, or pasta salad?
Yes. It works beautifully as a mix-in for chicken salad, tuna salad sandwiches and wraps, and cold pasta salad with Italian dressing, adding crunch and flavor throughout the dish.
What are some non-salad ways to use this topping?
Beyond salads, try it sprinkled over omelets or scrambled eggs, on baked or mashed potatoes, as a topper for creamy carrot soup, on chopped romaine with olive oil and lemon, or stirred into potato salad and macaroni salad.
Does it pair with both soft and crunchy lettuce varieties?
Yes. It is versatile across many lettuce types and works especially well with soft leaf lettuces, as well as crunchy varieties like romaine and iceberg.
Is this topping compatible with all common salad dressings?
Yes. It pairs well with creamy dressings, vinaigrettes, Italian dressing, and even a simple drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
What is included when I order a single bottle versus the 3-pack?
A single bottle is one 3.75 oz shaker of McCormick Salad Toppins. The 3-pack includes three of the same 3.75 oz bottles and is the best value option for regular users.
Is this product safe and high quality?
Yes. McCormick Salad Toppins is made by the trusted McCormick brand with consistent quality, is kosher-certified, and is shelf-stable with no refrigeration required.
How should I store the bottle, and how long will it last?
Store the sealed bottle in a cool, dry pantry or cabinet. There is no need to refrigerate it, and the shelf-stable format is designed for long-term pantry storage, which is why many loyal customers have used it for decades.
How is this different from croutons or plain bacon bits?
Unlike croutons, this topping stays crunchy longer, adds real vegetable pieces like carrots and bell peppers, and brings a sweet-savory umami flavor. Unlike plain bacon bits, it combines seeds, rice crunchies, and dried vegetables in one blend, so you get crunch, flavor, and produce in a single shake.
