Make a Perfect Weeknight Meal with Dressed-to-Impress Salads and Dishes
Whether you’re a lover of traditional salads or like to put a spin on favorite recipes, a multitude of delicious ways beckon to help turn your weeknight dinner into something special. From hearty chopped salads to refreshing shrimp tostadas, these standout dishes are dressed to impress. With the help of Marie’s Dressings made with premium ingredients and non-GMO oil, you can experiment with flavor and get inspired in the kitchen.
1/8Make This Burrata Crostini App and Steal the Show
Even a last-minute dinner with friends can feel more like a soirée with a show-stealing appetizer. Take the cheese course to the next level with toasted baguette slices adorned with creamy burrata cheese, sautéed fresh chard, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. The sweet-meets-savory finish to each delectable bite? A little Marie’s White Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette on top.
2/8Serve a Rainbow with This Colorful Grilled Shrimp Salad
Grilling out doesn’t have to be about burgers and hot dogs. You can bring the flavors of the grill into a healthy, satisfying salad topped with shrimp and ripe, creamy avocado in this recipe by Rachel Cooks. A variety of colorful veggies like ribbons of carrot, bright cherry tomatoes, and slightly bitter radicchio meet a savory and creamy Marie's Garlic Parmesan Italian Vinaigrette for the just the right flavor balance.
3/8These Shrimp Tostadas Are Basically a Tropical Vacation
We can’t all jet off on beach vacays as often as we’d like, so creating these crunchy shrimp tostadas for dinner is the perfect way to escape via your plate. Toppings like jicama, cabbage, and radish bring crisp contrast to creamy avocado slices. For a smoky accent, add a drizzle of Marie’s Creamy Avocado Poblano Dressing.
4/8A Hearty (and Healthy) Salad Starring Portobello Mushrooms
Looking for a meat-free main dish? The Roasted Root’s grilled vegetable salad with black beans and zesty dressing is a picture-perfect weeknight meal. Grill up veggies like portobello mushrooms, bell peppers, and pasilla peppers, then toss with crunchy romaine hearts, sliced red cabbage, and bright and tangy Marie’s Roasted Tomato with Parmesan & Basil Vinaigrette.
5/8Give Your Next Salad a Zesty Makeover with Citrus
Not all salads have to be about the greens. Using unexpected ingredients like pinwheels of orange, red, pink, and green citrus on top of thinly sliced fennel creates a salad as refreshing to look at as it is to eat. The bright and tangy fruit complements the subtle anise flavor of the fennel. Creamy and slightly sweet, Marie’s White Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette ties everything together effortlessly.
6/8A Flavor-Packed Salad That Celebrates Late Summer’s Best
When ingredients are in season and at their peak, it’s time to celebrate them with a recipe like Love & Olive Oil’s colorful chopped salad with late summer flavors. This big ol’ bountiful bowl of goodness tosses juicy-ripe cherry tomatoes with fresh chargrilled corn, crunchy romaine lettuce, and Marie’s Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing. Homemade croutons bring the finishing touch with crunchy, golden brown perfection.
7/8A Little Gem Salad to Treasure
Getting in your daily dose of vegetables can be tough, yet this garden-in-a-bowl salad brings together an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. From zucchini and radishes to cucumbers, carrots, and fennel, this little gem salad creates a delicious collision of crunchiness. With the rich contrast of crumbled feta and the fresh-tasting tang of Marie’s Roasted Tomato with Parmesan & Basil Vinaigrette, this is a dish you’ll be bringing into your weekly rotation.
8/8Yes, You Should Totally Grill Your Romaine
Just because the warmer weather may be winding down doesn’t mean you can’t still fire up the grill for a new spin on weeknight favorites. This salad’s savory and tangy combo of grilled romaine, tomatoes, and crunchy homemade croutons is heightened by the tempting richness of Marie’s Garlic Parmesan Italian Vinaigrette. It works as a side or as the main event, especially when paired with the grilled protein of your choice on top.
