5 Tips For Simply Dressing Your Salad

Preparing salads is a great way to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables and salads make the ideal meal for the warmer months. The one and only rule of thumb is to think like Italians do and combine simple, fresh ingredients. Whether you are inviting friends over for dinner or planning a family picnic, here are five tips to help you make simple, delicious salads:

1) Salads go beyond greens – starting your salad with leafy greens is common, but not mandatory. Grains such as barley or quinoa or vegetables such as cooked beets or corn offer a great foundation for a salad.

2) Add an accent – whether it’s berries, nuts or seeds, these additions will not only give a flavor boost, but also add texture and color to your salad.

3) Make it the main event – a salad doesn’t always need to be a side. When adding protein such as chicken, tuna or salmon to your salad it becomes a nutritious and convenient alternative to a cooked meal.

4) Add more variety – try other nutritious greens such as kale, mesclun or sprouts. These greens not only add more flavor, but more nutrients too.

5) Dress it well – look for a dressing that offers great taste. Marzetti Simply Dressed is popular because it doesn’t contain preservatives, trans fat, or artificial flavors and all the dressings are gluten free.

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