Primal Kitchen bottles marked "Dressing & Marinade" are meant for more than salad. The Safeway range also includes mayo, sauces, dips and avocado oil. This guide is sorted by what you are cooking, so the right bottle is easy to find.

Salads

Ranch and Caesar are the thick, creamy choices for salad. Greek and Balsamic are vinaigrettes, while Green Goddess falls between the two.

Ranch holds onto chopped lettuce, tomatoes and other small ingredients. That is just what one five-star shopper noticed under "Ranch dressing": "Very creamy &tasty!Stays coated to salad ingredients." Another five-star review, headed "Taste great," gets more specific about the consistency: "It's on thicker side and spread nicely through your salad for great flavor."

Caesar belongs with romaine, croutons and Parmesan. Green Goddess suits salads with avocado, chicken or crisp vegetables. Its texture coats the leaves without eating like a full spoonful of Ranch.

Safeway's BLT Salad with Grilled Chicken & Avocado gives Ranch or Green Goddess plenty to cling to.

Chicken

Greek Vinaigrette is the first bottle to reach for with grilled chicken. The herbs and vinegar can season the meat before cooking, then dress cucumbers, tomatoes and greens alongside it.

Pour the dressing over chicken in a bag or covered dish, refrigerate it, and give it an hour. Discard the dressing left in the container after the raw chicken comes out.

The five-star review "My go-to favorite" describes the result this way: "You know that grilled chicken restaurant that has the most amazing marinated chicken but you never could quite put your finger on all the ingredients? This is the closest thing to it." A second five-star shopper, writing under "This is not only a...", kept the method simple: "I used the Greek dressing, marinade it with chicken and grilled it..yummy!"

Cilantro Lime is the more natural fit when the chicken is headed for tortillas. "Love this as a marinate for chicken. Dice the chicken up for tacos," reads the five-star review titled "Very fresh".

The Grilled Chicken Breast with Greek Salad gives Greek Vinaigrette a place on both parts of the plate.

Steak, pork and burgers

Steak takes well to Balsamic Vinaigrette before it meets the grill. A five-star shopper called the review "Great Maninade for Steaks" and wrote, "I use the Balsamic Vinaigrette & Marinade on my steaks and my husband loves the taste! Makes your meat very tender and favorable."

Classic BBQ Sauce belongs with pork, burgers and cooked beef when a smoky sauce is wanted. Pulled pork was the choice in the five-star review "BBQ Sauce": "I made pulled pork with this product. It was very flavorful and had a bold Smokey flavor." The five-star "Great Taste" review moves from one meal to the next: "I just put it on my wings a few days ago. Put it on my Tri-tip sandwich yesterday."

For steak pieces, start with a small amount at the table rather than pouring on the sauce. One five-star reviewer learned that by trying both. Under "Classic BBQ Sauce, Organic and Unsweetened." the shopper wrote, "I made a mistake the first time I used it, and just poured it over the chunks of steak that I was cooking, it was a little bit strong then, however, the next time I used it, I dipped the steak into it, and it was very good."

Shrimp and fish

Shrimp pairs especially well with Cilantro Lime. It can season the shrimp before grilling and dress the salad beneath it. That exact plate appears in the five-star review "Cilantro Lime Dressing": "Used as a salad dressing for a salad with grilled shrimp and grilled corn. It was also used to marinate the shrimp!"

Fish is another use. A five-star reviewer titled the comment "Dressing / Marinade" and offered a short suggestion: "Try it as a marinade on chicken or fish."

For cooking rather than marinating, Avocado Oil has a neutral, light flavor and its label names sauteing, grilling and baking. "I have been using it for baked chicken and fish," says a five-star review headed "Primal Avocado Oil". Caesar can come in after cooking, particularly beside salmon. As the five-star "Best Caesar salad dressing available!" review puts it, "Served with BBQ salmon this goes to a whole new level."

Safeway's Spicy Asian Grilled Shrimp Skewers is a natural place to use the Cilantro Lime as the marinade.

Vegetables

Raw vegetables need a dressing thick enough to stay on the piece after dipping. Ranch fits that job. In the four-star review "Excellent for salad dressing or dip," a shopper writes, "Nice and thick so it can be a great salad dressing or a dip for veggie tray."

Greek Vinaigrette works differently. Spoon a little over steamed broccoli or roasted vegetables after cooking, when the warm pieces can take on the seasoning. One five-star review titled "So many uses!" says, "Lightly pour over your bland broccoli for extra zip!" Another five-star shopper uses it on both meat and vegetables. The "BEST Greek Dressing Ever!" review reads, "FANTASTIC as a marinade for chicken and to add flavour to steamed veggies!"

Avocado Oil is the bottle for vegetables going into a hot pan. The Stir Fry Shrimp and Broccoli gives Avocado Oil a place with both shrimp and broccoli before the sauce goes in.

Sandwiches, wraps and tuna salad

Avocado Oil Mayo goes inside sandwiches and wraps, where it spreads over bread or tortillas and holds the filling together. School lunches are one shopper's regular use. The five-star "Favorite Mayo" review says, "Love using this mayo for my children sandwiches and wraps for school lunches!"

The 12-ounce jar works when measuring or mixing the mayo in a bowl. The 17-ounce squeeze bottle dispenses it without a spoon, which is useful when making several sandwiches at once.

Green Goddess takes tuna salad in a more herbal direction. "I love adding this Green Goddess dressing to my tuna salad. It really gives the tuna salad a good flavor!" appears in the five-star review "Green Goddess Goodness".

The Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap with Grape Tomatoes gives Caesar Dressing plenty to cling to inside the tortilla with the chicken and greens.

Chips, wings and dips

Queso Dip is ready for tortilla chips, but shoppers also stir it into taco fillings. The five-star review "Great nacho cheese alternative" says, "I love adding it to ground chicken or ground Turkey with taco seasoning!"

Avocado Oil Mayo can be the creamy part of a party dip. One five-star shopper gave it the title "Great taste" and wrote, "I made a dip using this mayo, sour cream, and whipped cream cheese and my friends couldn't stop eating the dip. I give the mayo credit."

Medium Heat Buffalo Sauce goes on cooked wings or can sit beside them as a dip. It contains 400 mg of sodium per tablespoon, the highest sodium figure among the bottles covered here.

Common Questions

Can you use Primal Kitchen dressing as a marinade?

Yes. Bottles marked "Dressing & Marinade" are made for both uses.

How long should I marinate chicken in salad dressing?

An hour in the refrigerator is enough. Keep the chicken chilled while it marinates, and throw away any dressing that touched the raw meat.

Why does my Primal Kitchen dressing get thick in the refrigerator?

Avocado oil firms up when cold. Let the closed bottle warm outside the refrigerator, then shake it well before pouring.

Does Primal Kitchen dressing need to be refrigerated?

An unopened bottle is shelf-stable and belongs in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate dressings and sauces after opening. Pure Avocado Oil can remain in a cool, dry pantry before and after opening.

How much sugar is in Primal Kitchen ketchup?

Organic & Unsweetened Ketchup has 1 g of sugar per tablespoon. A Tad Sweet Ketchup has 2 g per tablespoon. Both have 10 calories and 2 g of carbohydrate per serving; sodium is 110 mg for Unsweetened and 160 mg for A Tad Sweet.

Does unsweetened mean no sugar?

No. "Unsweetened" means a sweetener was not added. Ingredients such as tomatoes can still contribute sugar, so check the nutrition panel for the total.

Are Primal Kitchen products dairy free?

Some are, including Ranch Dressing & Marinade, Queso Dip Mild and Medium Heat Buffalo Sauce. Check the package for the current ingredient and allergen information because the answer varies by product.

Does Primal Kitchen mayo have seed oils?

The Avocado Oil Mayo ingredient list is: AVOCADO OIL, ORGANIC VINEGAR, ORGANIC EGGS, ORGANIC EGG YOLKS, SALT, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, MUSTARD SEED EXTRACT. The package also states "No Soy or Canola."

Which Primal Kitchen products does Safeway carry?

The selection covered here includes Ranch, Caesar, Green Goddess, Greek, Cilantro Lime and Balsamic dressings; Classic BBQ and Buffalo sauces; Avocado Oil; jarred and squeeze mayo; and Queso Dip Mild. Availability can vary by store.