What makes Italian dressing a suspension dressing?
Salad dressings are often made of a combination of vinegar and oil, along with other additives. These two do not mix, so a suspension is necessary so that you get both flavors at once. Italian dressing is no exception to this rule.Salad DressingMost salad dressings are made from an oil and a vinegar in the proportion one part vinegar to three parts oil.Italian DressingAccording to food website Epicurious, Italian salad dressing is made with a combination of olive oil, white wine vinegar, and various herbs, including oregano and dried basil.To Make the DressingTo make the dressing you must whisk together the ingredients. This is so that the oil will mix with the vinegar.Suspension DressingThis whisking makes what is known as a suspension dressing. Suspensions are combinations of two liquids that would not normally mix. The vinegar, in this case, becomes suspended inside the oil.Add-InsMany Italian dressing recipes call for add-ins like lemon, lemon zest, parsley or garlic.
