Simply Organic Italian, Certified Organic, Gluten-Free | 0.7 oz | Pack of 3

Contains maltodextrin, worse than sugar. Quit putting cheap fillers and thickners. Don't you figure that a health conscious person who buys organic would not like stuff like maltodextrin in their salad dressing?

Hubby asked me to buy Good Seasons Italian salad dressing. So I did. I couldn't help but notice that the first ingredient is salt.SIMPLY ORGANIC Italian salad dressing is a healthier alternative. SIMPLY ORGANIC USES INGREDIENTS GROWN & PROCESSED WITHOUT THE USE OF TOXIC PESTICIDES, irradiation or genetically engineered products. (Good Seasons cannot make that claim.)Both brands contain maltodextrin. This ingredient is high on the glycemic index (higher than table sugar) meaning it could cause a spike in blood sugar. It's safe to consume in small amounts, but diabetics should be extra careful.The SIMPLY ORGANIC Italian dressing contains: ORGANIC cane sugar, ORGANIC garlic, sea salt, ORGANIC onion, ORGANIC maltodextrin, ORGANIC chili pepper, ORGANIC black pepper, Xanthan gum, ORGANIC lemon peel, ORGANIC basil, ORGANIC oregano, ORGANIC thyme.Whisk in 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, 2/3 cup of olive oil & 1/3 cup of water and voila - you have "homemade" salad dressing. For best results, let it stand (at room temperature) for 1 hour, then serve.

Italian salad dressing.The flavor at first was fantastic I thought “I finally found my new dressing!”Then slowly, first it was a tingle, Oh I thought it has a bit of pepper in it... then a few more bites in my lips begin to burn, but the flavor is so good I try to push through. But the burn takes over. As much as I want to I can’t finish my salad.So I check the ingredients...WHO IN THE WORLD PUTS CHILI PEPPER IN ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING?!?!?I am very sad.The search goes on.

I bought Ranch and Italian Simply Organic Gluten free dry dressing from Simply Organic Store. The package came and looked like it had been in a drawer for years. The packaging on the dressing is not crisp but all winkled. There's not date so I have no way of know exactly how old it is. I was very disappointed.

This is a good dressing mix although I use it for adding flavor to meats as well as dressing for salads. Note: right now I am overloaded with it as I pushed the organic button on Amazon, not knowing what it was, then after realizing what I had done I canceled it, within a couple of minutes, but received it anyway. Did not send it back as I find it hard to get in touch with Amazon. They make it tough to let them know your dissatisfied with something. I still buy what I need on the site though just try not to get the right things the first time..

I’ve been using Good Seasons Italian dressing packs for over 25 years and have always kept an eye open for a more natural substitute. I finally found this and substituted it one for one for GSI and it works and tastes great! This mix has pepper and GSI doesn’t and I can taste the difference, but I like the addition. Give it a try.

The taste is good & more authentic to me. My BFs mother prefers Good Seasonings & even put hers out on the table when I brought this (LOL) but to each his own. After reading up a bit on GUAR GUM & dealing with digestive issues most of my life I stay away from it whenever possible. I believe this dressing will taste better in recipes because of the more true flavors too.GOOD SEASONS, ITALIAN SALAD DRESSINGINGREDIENTS: Sugar, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Garlic, Onion, Spice, Red Bell Peppers, Carrots, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin (from Corn), Parsley Flakes, Natural Flavors, Guar Gum, Citric Acid.SIMPLY ORGANIC SALAD DRESSING MIXINGREDIENT: Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Onion, Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Red Peppers, Organic Black Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Organic Lemon Peel, Organic Basil, Organic Oregano, Organic Thyme.**UPDATE** I often use this as a marinade for our organic chicken breasts when I cook on the grill & it really adds flavor. I use one whole bottle with about 6 chicken breasts. I like to let them sit for at least an hour but I think overnight is even better.

If you’re looking for a similar brand to Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix, look no further.This takes it’s place! It’s also Gluten Free!I also use Balsamic Vinegar instead. Tastes great! But... be sure to make the dressing up 1 hour prior to using, as the flavors need to meld and consistency needs to thicken a bit.