What Makes a Great Italian Salad Dressing Mix?
Similar to vinaigrette, Italian dressing is the ideal salad topping for those who like the tangy flavor of vinegar mixed with oil and herbs. Also used as a marinade and a dip, it’s great on salads served alongside pizzas and rich pasta dishes. With a dry mix, you can store several packages in the pantry and use your favorite vinegars and oils to make fresh dressing for any occasion. Our chefs define high-quality Italian salad dressing mixes as being fully emulsified when prepared. They should not show too much separation of water, oil or other ingredients. Their complex aromas should feature notes of herbs, garlic, pepper and vinegar. There should be no inappropriate off notes detracting from the overall aroma. An Italian dressing mix will have appropriate taste balance when moderate, vinegar-based sourness is the leading basic taste. Sweetness should follow at lower levels, and a very low saltiness should also be present. High-quality Italian salad dressing should have strong flavor i
