Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing adds deliciously zesty flavor to almost anything. Bursting with tangy vinegar and dried red bell peppers, this family favorite Italian dressing delivers Italian flavor in every bite. Pre-mixed for convenience, this dressing is ready to enjoy after a quick shake.

FAQs. What's the difference between Italian dressing and zesty Italian dressing? Regular Italian dressing and zesty Italian dressing use the same base recipe, but the zesty version has added flavor for more zing.

Health Benefits of Italian Dressing

• Healthy for the Heart. Not all Italian dressings are not always identical and have the same positive effects on your coronary heart health.
• Lower-Calorie Alternative to Creamy Dressings.
• Allergen-Friendly.
• Suitable for a High-Fat Diet.

This fat free dressing contains no high fructose corn syrup or MSG added, and at 15 calories per serving you can feel good about adding it to recipes.

Italian dressing is likely only Italian in name, borrowing inspiration from classic Italian ingredients. This dressing has closer ties to Olive Garden Italian dressing, than Italy–it is thought to have been created specifically for restaurant service.

Italian dressing is often considered a healthy option when compared with creamy dressings because it's lower in calories and fat. But because it can be high in sodium and the calories quickly add up if you use more than the serving size, it's still important to watch the amount you eat.

Made with a base of oil, vinegar, and lemon juice the Italian dressing provides a full-bodied flavor to compliment any dish. It is lower in calories and fats and is considered a healthy option as compared to cream-based dressings. Continue reading to find out more about its health benefits and nutritional content.

The most significant micronutrient you will encounter in a bottle of Italian dressing is sodium. A 1-tablespoon serving of the dressing can pack nearly 150 milligrams of this mineral - 6.5% of the recommended 2,300 milligrams per day.

In American cuisine, Italian dressing is a vinaigrette-type salad dressing in that consists of water, vinegar or lemon juice, vegetable oil, chopped bell peppers, sugar or corn syrup, herbs and spices (including oregano, fennel, dill and salt) and sometimes onion and garlic.

It can be either creamy or oily, sweet or acidic, and when made well it usually contains a variety of herbs and spices. That's because Italian dressing as most Americans know it is really just a premade mix of the oils, vinegars, cheeses and spices that Italians might use to dress their salad at the table.

Generally speaking, the healthiest salad dressing will be a vinaigrette like balsamic or oil and vinegar, while Caesar, ranch or anything with the word “creamy” will be the unhealthiest.

This dressing appears healthy at first glance with its versatile use in many different types of dishes. However, Italian dressing is oftentimes just as high in sugar and fat as other types like honey mustard or French.