Frequently Asked Questions
- What size is Dorothy Lynch available in?
- How does Dorothy Lynch compare to other dressings nutritionally?
- What’s the story behind the Dorothy Lynch bottle?
- How would you describe the taste of Dorothy Lynch?
- Where can I find recipes for Dorothy Lynch?
- What is the usable shelf life of Dorothy Lynch?
- Are there other uses for Dorothy Lynch besides salad dressing?
- Is Dorothy Lynch a “French style” dressing?
- What is the history/background of Dorothy Lynch?
Depending on your local grocery retailers, Dorothy Lynch Home Style and Fat Free is available in convenient 8 oz., 16 oz., 32 oz. and gallon-sized bottles.
Dorothy Lynch contains no MSG, no cholesterol and no trans fats. The total fat, saturated fat and sodium levels of our original Home Style flavor are below that of the most popular Light Ranch dressing. Our Fat Free dressing compares even better! All ingredients are carefully selected and procured with a minimum of additives and preservatives.
In 2010, we made the switch from our traditional glass bottle to a plastic bottle. Our unique plastic bottle serves several purposes. First, the hourglass shape and wider mouth is easier to handle and pour, and fits smaller hands. The BPA-free plastic is also lighter in weight and helps reduce damage and breakage, both at the store and in your home.
In a word, “delicious.” Our loyal customers describe Dorothy Lynch as being “sweet and spicy, thick and creamy.” We often hear people say that it “tastes like you made it yourself.” And as everyone knows, “there’s no taste like home.”
This website has a section devoted to recipes that our loyal customers have submitted. You can view them by category here. You can also upload and share your favorite Dorothy Lynch recipes.
Dorothy Lynch is produced on a virtual made-to-order basis for our retailers. Each bottle is code dated with a 9-month shelf life. Unlike mass-produced dressings, Dorothy Lynch is one of the freshest bottled dressings you can buy.
Yes! Dorothy Lynch is one of the most versatile dressings you can buy. In addition to salad dressing, it is often used as a marinade, on barbecue, an ingredient in recipes and as a dipping sauce for fresh vegetables, even pizza! Original Home Style or Fat Free, Dorothy Lynch is the ONLY product of its kind that can be used in so many delicious ways. For recipe ideas, click here.
No. Most French style dressings are oil-based. Dorothy Lynch Home Style and Fat Free dressings are tomato-based. Dorothy Lynch is truly one-of-a-kind. Kids love it…dads love it….the whole family will enjoy the sweet and spicy homemade taste, and you’ll love how many different ways it can come to the table.
The original recipe was developed by Dorothy Lynch in the 1940s in St. Paul, Nebraska. She served it at the local Legion Club restaurant where it gained great popularity. The original Home Style remains largely the same today. A reduced calorie, fat free flavor was introduced in 1987.