In 1958, Jimmy and his wife Ella, purchased the restaurant called “The Fish House” in Stewartville, Minnesota. As head cook, Jimmy grew tired of the same-old salad dressings that were available so he began creating his own. Over years of tinkering, he developed an entire line of dressings named “Fish House Salad Dressing”, proudly serving them exclusively on the menu of he and Ella’s supper-club restaurant. Jimmy’s fresh, flavorful and creamy salad dressing became so popular, customers began asking for a jar to take home.
In 1990, Jimmy’s son Tom, purchased the salad dressing portion of the business and renamed it “Jimmy’s Salad Dressing & Dips” as a tribute to his father and creator of the original recipes. With the help of his wife Sue, Tom successfully expanded the product line over the next 3 decades across the Midwest.
Today, Jimmy’s legacy is carried on by his grandsons Sam and Griff, representing the 3rd Generation family business owner operators. Our 40,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant is still located in Stewartville, MN not far from the original restaurant. Although many things have changed over the years, Jimmy’s purpose continues to be the same: To create an authentic connection through our fresh, hand peeled ingredients and supper-club restaurant quality products and service.