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Early Romans preferred right amounts, salad dressing makes these typi- their grass and herb salads dressed with salt, while Green Goddess — This mixture of cally bland foods more appealing — all while Egyptians flavored their salads with oil, vinegar and mayonnaise, anchovies, tarragon, vinegar, salad dressing isn’t Oriental spices. Salad also was a favorite in the great keeping fat intake at an acceptable level. parsley, scallions, garlic and other spices was courts of European monarchs — royal salad chefs just for salads anymore Some dietary fat is essential, providing energy often combined as many as 35 ingredients in one created at San Francisco’s Palace Hotel in the and helping the body transport and use certain enormous salad bowl. 1920s for actor George Arliss, who stayed at Salad dressings have always added zest and flavor to our favorite salads. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg let- vitamins (including vitamins A, D, E and K). In the 20th century, Americans went a step further in the hotel while performing in “The Green tuce! Consider these fun, alternative ways to use salad Salad dressing is made from vegetable oils, salad development — making it a fine art by using Goddess” (a play that later became one of dressing in a variety of dishes: which are excellent sources of heart-healthy basic ingredients (including oil, vinegar and spices) to the first movies with sound). • Marinate chicken breasts or fish fillets in Italian dress- unsaturated fats. According to leading health create an infinite variety of dressings. Store-bought authorities, it is important to consume unsatu- dressings were largely unavailable until the turn of the ing prior to cooking. rated fats in place of saturated fats whenever century, so home chefs started from scratch using their • Use mayonnaise, sour cream and your favorite dry possible. mark your calendar own mix of ingredients. Gradually, restaurants began dressing mix to make a quick and easy dip. packaging and selling their dressings to delighted cus- For those who keep an extra-close eye on fat IT’S NATIONAL SALAD MONTH! Russian — The earliest versions of this • Use Thousand Island dressing in place of ketchup on tomers, and the salad dressing industry was born. intake, there also are many flavors of light, Some of today’s most popular salad dressing brands dressing – a mixture of mayonnaise, pimen- hamburgers and sandwiches. When Shakespeare spoke of “salad days,” reduced-fat, low-fat and fat-free salad dressings were on the market as early as the 1920’s. tos, chives, ketchup and spices – also includ- • Top a baked potato with Ranch dressing instead of he referred to a time of youthful freshness — much on the market. sour cream. like the days of May, when the newness of spring still ed a distinctly Russian ingredient: caviar. lingers. Although the fresh flavor and nutritious value of salads are enjoyed all year round, May has been named National Salad Month and serves as a tasty reminder to eat more greens. Thousand Island — Made from bits There’s no doubt about it — Americans love their america’s favorite of green olives, peppers, pickles, onions, just for fun: salads. Salad consumption is at an all-time high, with what your salad dressing says about you 73% of U.S. households serving salad regularly and salad dressings hard-boiled eggs and other finely chopped lettuce sales exceeding $1 billion. Of course, most of ingredients, this dressing commemorates the us don’t consider our salad to be complete without Thousand Islands in the Saint Lawrence According to a recent Telenation survey done for the Those who favor Italian dressing love to salad dressing! Association for Dressings and Sauces, your salad dress- try new things and have an adventurous spirit. Italian River. According to a recent Gallup ing flavor preference says a lot about you: lovers are also more likely to dress in the latest fashions, survey, almost every salad eaten People who prefer Ranch dressing – today’s have Internet access and work in professional jobs. in the U.S. is topped with salad most popular salad dressing – are typically younger adults Most Thousand Island users enjoy social And what about “salad?” It’s with children. They like to be healthy, but they have less activities as well as cultural activities, such as concerts dressing and more than 60 million Ranch dressing ranks as America’s from the Latin phrase “herba salta” or time and energy for exercise and healthful eating. and plays. They even see themselves as sociable, which gallons of salad dressing are may explain why most are in executive or managerial favorite, followed by Italian, “salted herbs” — so called because greens Blue Cheese fans are among the wittiest of salad consumed each year. dressing users and are most likely to be middle-aged and jobs that require a lot of social contact. Creamy Italian, Thousand Island, were usually seasoned with dressings that male. Most do not participate in a regular fitness regi- Celebrate National Salad Month by eating a Compared to other salad dressing users, French fans French and Caesar. contained large amounts of salt. men and tend to favor leisure activities such as reading fresh, delicious salad topped with salad are less likely to be outgoing and more likely to be shy. and watching television. They also see themselves as less witty and less spontaneous. dressing today!