Italian Dressing Mix

You can easily make Italian Dressing Mix at home for a fraction of the cost instead of buying the packets of Good Seasons mix.  This can be used in recipes as well as for making salad dressing.  This recipe makes just over 7 tablespoons of Italian dressing mix.  The standard dressing mix packets are .07 ounces by weight and include 2 tablespoons of mix. 

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp celery salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 TBS onion powder

1 TBS dried parsley

1 TBS granulated sugar

1 TBS salt

2 TBS dried oregano

Whisk all of the above ingredients together until well combined.

If you want a finer mixture, you can blend it in a food processor or a spice grinder until you reach the consistency that you want.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.  I put mine in a glass jar with a lid and store it with my other spices.

** If you are planning to use this Italian dressing mix in recipes that call for a "packet" or an "envelope" of Good Seasons mix, you may want to know how much is in one of the packets.  The standard dressing mix packets are .07 ounces by weight and include 2 tablespoons of mix. This recipe makes just over 7 tablespoons of Italian dressing mix.

To make Italian Salad Dressing or Marinade

1/4 cup vinegar (red or white)

3 TBS water

Combine vinegar and water in a container or jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Add 2 TBS of the above dry recipe mix.

Cover and shake until well blended.

Add 1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

Shake again until blended.

Store in refrigerate for up to 4 weeks.

** This prepared salad dressing may also be used as a marinade for chicken, fish and vegetables.

Also, you may add the dry seasoning mix to pasta, salads, burgers or sprinkle on popcorn.

To make a dip, add the dry mix to sour cream, yogurt or cream cheese.

Source: LittleSunnyKitchen.com

Kimberly