The brandnewfoods.com taste panel noticed that it had been a while since we last posted a salad dressing, so after a recent taste panel meeting, they decided that Girard's Light Creamy Balsamic Dressing would be the next item for the blog. Girard's is currently owned and operated by T. Marzetti Co. out of Columbus, OH.
What we liked:
Comments from our taste panel included "love the creamy texture", "doesn't taste artificial", "love that it doesn't taste very acidic because in other vinaigrettes, if there's too much vinegar, it overwhelms the other flavors", "looks like a gourmet product", and "like that it adds a light flavor to my salad; would definitely buy this again".
What we liked:
Comments from our taste panel included "love the creamy texture", "doesn't taste artificial", "love that it doesn't taste very acidic because in other vinaigrettes, if there's too much vinegar, it overwhelms the other flavors", "looks like a gourmet product", and "like that it adds a light flavor to my salad; would definitely buy this again".
Story:
(from company website) "Girard's is a premium quality line of salad dressings created in San Francisco by Chef Pierre Girard. He started with the Original French dressing, and gradually added varieties. Since then, Girard’s has come to offer a whole line of flavors as distinctive as its triangular bottles. Look for Girard's in the specialty dressing section of your local grocery store."
Did you know?
Salad dressings and condiments have origins that date back to ancient times. In fact, the Chinese have been using soy sauce for nearly 5,000 years.
The best way to help oily dressings adhere to the greens is to make sure leaves are completely dry before applying dressing.
While the regular Girard's balsamic vinaigrette has 80 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving, the light balsamic vinaigrette has only 45 calories and 3 grams of fat.
Ingredients:
Water, balsamic vinegar, sugar, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, salt, lemon juice concentrate, xanthan gum, spices, dehydrated garlic, oleoresin rosemary
Allergen info:
Contains soy (soybean oil). Contact manufacturer for more information.
Availability:
We found ours at our local Stater Bros. Market (website at www.staterbros.com) in Southern California. Available at select major retailers nationwide.
Information:
www.marzetti.com or www.girardsdressings.com
Note: Girard's recipes are available at www.marzetti.com along with their other brands.
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