Summer food should feel like summer itself: unfussy, a little fun and full of flavor. Whether it’s a low-key backyard hang or a “bring a side” situation, the right ingredients can turn even the simplest dishes into something you’ll crave all season. Ken’s Italian dressings make sure your salads (and sandwiches and pasta) are nothing short of well dressed.
These easy recipes spotlight the newest Ken’s Italian scene-stealers and how much flavor one bottle can bring to the table. Because good food deserves to be well dressed.
Well-Dressed Pasta Salad
Secret Ingredient: Ken’s Northern Italian with Basil & Romano Dressing
There’s always one pasta salad that disappears first, and this is it. Dressed in Northern Ken’s Italian with Basil & Romano, your salad hits that perfect balance of hearty and fresh, with tangy aged Romano, sweet red peppers, and fragrant basil. It’s simple, yes, but never basic.
Tossed with corkscrew pasta, roasted red peppers, olives, and crisp veggies, this pasta salad gets its flavor backbone from one of Ken’s Italian newest dressings to hit your grocery aisles. Its aged Romano adds sharp, savory depth, while fragrant basil gives the whole thing a bright, herbaceous lift.
Take it to your next block party, pack it for a beach picnic or bring it to that “just bring a side” BBQ invite. No one needs to know how easy it was.
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Salad That Takes Center Stage
Secret Ingredient: Ken’s Tuscan Italian with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs Dressing
Let’s retire the idea that salads should quietly sit on the side. Those tossed with Tuscan Ken’s Italian are bright, bold, and built to stand on their own. Think crunchy greens, sharp cheese and a lemon-garlic kick that wakes up everything it touches.
Tuscan Ken’s Italian with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs transforms everyday greens into something worth savoring. Bright lemon tang, a punch of garlic and herbs that taste straight from the garden make this dressing the secret weapon for a crunchy, confident salad that eats like a main dish.
Add in the double-cheese power of shaved Parmesan and Romano, cherry tomatoes and crunchy croutons, and you’ve got a dish that demands attention.
Serve it with grilled chicken or go vegetarian and add chickpeas. Either way, this salad isn’t playing second fiddle to anything.
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Hero of Sandwiches
Secret Ingredient: Ken’s Italian Dressing
Stacked with cold cuts and finished with a tangy drizzle of Ken’s Italian, this is the kind of sandwich that reminds you why Italian subs are a classic. It’s nostalgic in all the right ways, but with just enough zhuzh to feel fresh.
Start with crusty bread. Pile on salami, ham, provolone, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. Then comes the kicker: a generous drizzle of Ken’s Italian. Tangy, zesty and timeless, this oil-and-vinegar beauty ties it all together with a flavor punch that cuts through the richness and leaves you coming back for another bite.
Pro tip: It also doubles as a marinade for grilled chicken or veggies — perfect for tossing on the grill while your sandwiches chill on the side.
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Dressed for Success
The right dressing doesn’t just finish a dish — it pulls it all together. With Ken’s Italian, a splash here or a drizzle there turns everyday staples into standouts. Because when everything’s dressed just right, even the simplest meals feel like something special.
