Salad dressings

Salad dressings are flavorful liquids or creamy mixtures used to coat and enhance salads, typically made from a base of oil, vinegar, or mayonnaise, along with herbs, spices, and other seasonings. They originate from various culinary traditions worldwide, with classic examples like Italian vinaigrette or French dressing.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Salad dressings vary widely, but many are high in fat due to their oil or mayonnaise base, with a moderate calorie count of around 50-150 calories per tablespoon serving. They often provide healthy fats from oils and may include small amounts of vitamins from added ingredients like lemon juice or herbs.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	140 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	1.5 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	260 mg
Vitamin E	2.5 mg
Vitamin K	20 µg
Sodium	260 mg
Potassium	15 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Calcium	5 mg
Vitamin A	15 µg
Magnesium	3 mg

Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, salad dressings reflect regional tastes—such as tahini-based dressings in Middle Eastern cuisine or soy sauce blends in Asian-inspired versions—and nutritionally, they can help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A and D from salad greens.