The Girard’s® brand had its beginning in 1939 with a recipe for Girard’s Original French Dressing created by Chef Pierre Girard at his San Francisco restaurant. The restaurant was located on the third floor above the historic John’s Grill (established 1908) located at 63 Ellis Street in San Francisco. This was the first three story restaurant in San Francisco. Over the years, the brand evolved into a retail dressing line, and added many unique chef-inspired varieties. In addition to the distinctive flavors, the brand is also known for its exclusive triangular bottle.
Girard’s premium dressings inspire the home chef to create delicious salads and more. Some of the delicious varieties in addition to the Original French include the ever popular Champagne and Light Champagne, Olde Venice Italian, Greek Feta Vinaigrette, Caesar, Spinach Salad Dressing and Chinese Chicken Salad. Two varieties, Raspberry and White Balsamic Vinaigrette, were recently improved by reducing the sweetness and removing artificial colors and preservatives.
The two new varieties, Vin Rouge (Red Wine) Vinaigrette and White French Dressing, were inspired by French cooking, and will take consumers to new heights. The Vin Rouge Red Wine Vinaigrette is rich and flavorful, with a blend of both Cabernet and Merlot wines. Garlic, onions and shallots round out the savory flavor profile. Versatility is the hallmark of the White French Dressing. It is a unique blend of buttermilk and white wine vinegar, with a touch of mustard and tarragon. It is great on leafy greens or pasta salad.
Girard’s Salad Dressings are part of the T. Marzetti Company, a subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation. Other brands, in both the retail and foodservice markets, include Marzetti®, New York Bakery®, Sister Schubert’s®, Reames®, Cardini’s®, Chatham Village®, Romanoff®, Amish Kitchens®, Inn Maid® and Flatout®.
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