The Babylonians used oil and vinegar for dressing greens nearly 2,000 years ago. Egyptians favored a salad dressed with oil, vinegar and Asian spices. Mayonnaise is said to have made its debut at a French Nobleman's table over 200 years ago. Salads were favorites in the great courts of European Monarchs.

Water, Vinegar, Blend of Vegetable Oils (Soybean Oil, Canola Oil), Sugar, Salt, Contains Less than 2% of Garlic (Dried), Spice, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Red Bell Peppers (Dried), Xanthan Gum, Onions (Dried), Green Onions (Dried), Oleoresin Paprika, Potassium Sorbate and Calcium Disodium EDTA (to Protect Flavor).

Salad dressing is defined as the emulsified semisolid food made from edible vegetable oil, acidifying ingredients, and egg yolks.

Dressing and Oil

• Vinaigrette, usually mixture or emulsion of salad oil and vinegar, often flavored with herbs, spices, salt, pepper, sugar, and other ingredients.
• Creamy dressings, usually mayonnaise-based, which may also contain yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, or milk.

The Egyptians may have been the first people to use adhesive bandages and were most certainly the first people to apply honey to the wounds. Honey, grease, and lint were the main components of the most common plaster used by Egyptians.

Most Famous Dressings in the World

1. Ranch Dressing. The ranch is a salad dressing or dip made with buttermilk, salt, garlic, onions, herbs (dill, parsley, chives, etc.), and spices (mustard seeds, black pepper, paprika, etc.)
2. Fry Sauce.
3. Chermoula.
4. Blue Cheese Dressing.
5. Thousand Island Dressing.
6. Italian Dressing.

Kraft Foods Inc. A merger with Heinz, arranged by Heinz owners Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital, was completed on July 2, 2015, forming The Kraft Heinz Company, the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world.

Kraft. That's right - even Kraft has “accidentally vegan” creamy salad dressings, including Classic or Zesty Catalina and Fat Free Creamy French. The Creamy Italian is also milk- and egg-free, but the variety made with olive oil isn't, so be sure to check the ingredients.

A salad is a dish consisting of mixed ingredients, frequently vegetables. They are typically served chilled or at room temperature, though some can be served warm. Condiments and salad dressings, which exist in a variety of flavors, are often used to enhance a salad.

Adding salad dressing to a salad increases the absorption of certain nutrients being consumed. The fat in dressings can help absorb key nutrients such as lycopene (a plant nutrient with antioxidant properties) and alpha/beta carotene (precursors of vitamin A).

Ranch Dressing Ranch Dressing The ranch is hands down America's most beloved salad dressings. It is made from a number of ingredients such as buttermilk, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, onion, chives, salt, and pepper. A creamier and richer version often features sour cream or yogurt for enhanced taste.

5 Classic Salad Dressings

• Honey Mustard Salad Dressing. Honey mustard tops the list as many people's most favourite salad dressing.
• Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette. If you've never tasted balsamic vinegar, you're in for a treat.
• Ranch Dressing.
• Italian Salad Dressing.
• Sesame Ginger Dressing.