Actual good food finds from the Dollar Tree

I know. It's making you uncomfortable just thinking about purchasing consumables for your family at the same place that you can also purchase a $1 pregnancy test. I generally feel this way also. But once in a while I will feel somewhat compelled to purchase an item from the Dollar Tree's food section, and I've actually been pleasantly surprised a few times lately. 

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First, this cauliflower rice. I mean, I'm sure it's far from organic and I'm not sure who TJ is or if he actually is a farmer, but it's cauliflower rice. How much can go wrong there? I personally love using this as a substitute for rice or adding it in to regular rice to up the vegetable intake. And I'm not sure if you've noticed, but riced cauliflower is expensive! So at $1/bag, I'm here for it.

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Next up, these giant soft pretzels, sold frozen and heated up in the microwave. This is a nutritionally vapid food no matter where you purchase it, but my kids LOVE them and one could do worse as an afternoon snack. ​

Next up, these raviolis. I know, getting into dairy items at DT may be too much of a stretch for you, but these are sold frozen, have a pretty transparent ingredient list, and are actually delicious. I especially love that they are jumbo, and there are a decent number of them in each bag. Plus, I trust the Pede Brothers, whoever they may be. They've apparently been ravioliing since '67.

Last on my list (for now) is this giant bag of Himalayan pink salt. Is it actually from the Himalayas? I'm not betting my dinner on it. But it is a nice texture, looks beautiful, and tastes great. I guess I don't ask much of salt, but this certainly exceeds my expectations of what $1 will get me in that department. 

I don't expect you to rush to Dollar Tree for dinner items after reading this, but maybe it will make you at least a LITTLE curious to consider a glance towards the food section next time you're buying your gift bags or scotch tape. Just stay away from the $1 pregnancy tests. Those are worth splurging on name brand for.