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Italian dressing

Italian dressing is a variable pourable salad dressing commonly based on oil, an acidic ingredient, and seasonings, also used as a marinade.

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About Italian dressing

Italian dressing is a category of pourable salad dressing commonly made with oil, an acidic ingredient such as vinegar, and seasonings. It is used on salads and can also serve as a marinade or table condiment. Its flavour is typically tangy and herb-seasoned, but recipes differ, and the name does not prescribe a single traditional formulation.

Commercial versions are usually fluid emulsions or mixtures, while homemade versions may separate and require shaking. Ingredients can include herbs, spices and other flavourings, with texture ranging from thin to lightly thickened. Nutrition comparisons should distinguish oil-and-vinegar dressings from creamy or reduced-oil formulations and account for the specific product recipe.

Ingredient type
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English

Italian dressing

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Italian dressing, fat free

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ITALIAN DRESSING, LIGHT

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Italian dressing, made with vinegar and oil

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Italian dressing nutrition & diet

Italian dressing nutritional value

Italian dressing

Per 100 g of 100 g of the recorded edible food form.

Calories
547kcal
Protein
0.1g
Carbs
0.5g
Fat
59.4g

Reference values for the displayed measured form. Recipe, brand, ingredients and preparation can change the values.

Oil content, emulsification, added ingredients and recipe differ substantially among products; compare the specific dressing formulation.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: BLS 4.0 — Italian dressing (X359912) ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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