The History and Recipe of Salad Dressing

The video explores the history and evolution of salad dressings, starting from ancient Babylonians who used oil and vinegar, through the Egyptians and Greeks, to the invention of mayonnaise in France. It discusses the homemade nature of dressings in early 20th century America and the eventual rise of the salad dressing industry. A simple ranch dressing recipe is provided, and a fun fact about Thousand Island dressing is shared, highlighting its origin and ingredients.

Which ancient civilization is known to have used a dressing made from oil and vinegar on their vegetables?

• Romans

• Chinese

• Indians

• Babylonians

What was a common ingredient in early 20th century American homemade salad dressings?

• Mustard

• Soy sauce

• Ketchup

• Lemon juice

What is the first step in making a simple ranch salad dressing?

• Chill the dressing

• Add vinegar

• Mix the buttermilk and mayonnaise

• Chop the garlic

Which of the following is NOT an optional ingredient in the ranch dressing recipe?

• Italian parsley

• Mint

• Basil

• Chives

Thousand Island dressing is named after a group of islands located near which river?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• St. Lawrence River