Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Italian dressing is healthy!

It’s made withextra-virgin olive oil, which has heart-healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFAs).

MUFAs and herbsincluding the herbs in this recipehave been shown tocalm chronic inflammation.

Overhead view of ingredients in various bowls for Italian Dressing recipe

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Chronic inflammation is a suspected culprit in many chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

If you’re using store-bought Italian dressing, you will want to read the label.

This is because fat adds flavor.

Overhead view of Italian Dressing recipe in a bowl with a large serving spoon

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Yes, this recipe is gluten-free.

It contains nogluten-containing ingredients, such as wheat, barley or rye.

And while most store-bought Italian dressings are gluten-free, some might sneak in gluten-containing ingredients.

If you’re avoiding gluten, it’s important to read the label.

If you don’t have red-wine vinegar, feel free to use white-wine vinegar.

White-wine vinegar is mild in flavor with a crisp, slightly sweet acidity that works well in this dressing.

Yes, you’re free to!

Use 2 small cloves of garlic, minced.

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