Food Lens · Condiments
Italian dressing
Tangy and herby, with a light oil base and a garlicky, oregano-forward finish.
Lens analyzedItalian dressing is a tangy vinaigrette-style blend of oil, vinegar, and herbs like oregano and garlic, used on salads and as a quick marinade for chicken or vegetables. It's thinner than creamy dressings and usually separates when it sits.
Where it comes from
Italian dressing as sold in North American grocery stores is largely an Italian-American invention rather than a dressing found in Italy itself, built to evoke Mediterranean flavor with shelf-stable oil, vinegar, and dried herbs.
Buying it
Shake the bottle before buying to see how well the oil and vinegar recombine, and check for a zesty or extra-garlic version if you want a stronger punch.
Storing it
Refrigerate after opening and shake well before each use, since the oil and vinegar separate on standing.
Keeps about 3 months in the fridge.
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