perhaps it's the spice combination and Italian is actually oil and vinegar.
although Thousand Island makes you think

"PastaLover" > wrote in message
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> Steve & Chris Clark wrote:
> > Anyone have a good home made Italian Dressing?
> > My husband loves the Kraft version and I buy the fat free one.....
> > anyone have a good recipe (not fat free)....
> > it's the spice combo that's great!
> > Thanks
> > Chris
> >
> >
>
> I don't have a recipe, so forgive me for butting in here. Not to
> distract from your question (which is why I changed the subject line),
> but I'm wondering is Italian Dressing actually Italian?
>
> I've never been to Italy, but I have been to Monaco, which is right next
> door and culinarily speaking, borrows a lot from Italy. I've never seen
> Italian Dressing served there. Salads were usually just oil and vinegar.
>
> Anyone know if this type of dressing actually originates in Italy, or is
> it really from somewhere else?