Italian dressing

Oregano oil emulsion

Italian dressing is a vinaigrette-style salad dressing made with oil, vinegar, and herbs like oregano and basil.

Despite the name, it's an American creation with no direct Italian origin.

The flavor profile is tangy and herbaceous: I'll have the house salad with Italian dressing.

ingredients

oil

Slippery viscous fluid

garlic · red pepper flakes · parsley · onion powder · sugar · salt · black pepper · lemon juice · olive oil · canola oil

condiment

vinaigrette

Oil-and-sour sauce

tangy · savory · emulsify · shake · refrigerate · drizzle · toss · pour · coat · mix

salad

lettuce

Leafy salad vegetable

romaine · arugula · mixed greens · garden salad · antipasto · olives · pepperoncini · red onion · chickpeas · mozzarella

cooking

marinade

Seasoned steeping liquid

grilled vegetables · meat tenderizer · basting · slow cooker · sheet pan · kebabs · submarine sandwich · hoagie · bruschetta · crostini

flavor

tangy

Sharp and lively-tasting

savory · acidic · piquant · bright · sharp · peppery · briny · robust · balanced · bold

Categories
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culinary origin/flavor profile

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G