Home Made Salad Dressing Mixes

I don’t like what I see when I read the back label on my favorite salad dressing, so I just make it myself. It’s easy to do, tastes better (in my humble opinion) 

and I KNOW it’s better for me and my family. I make up a large batch of the dry ingredients and store in jars (with the instructions attached to the jar) 

so that I can whip up a great dressing in the wink of an eye!

Italian Dressing Mix

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Garlic Salt (1/2 cup)

1 Tbsp Onion Powder (1/2 cup)

1 Tbsp White Sugar (1/2 cup)

2 Tbsp Dried Oregano (1 cup)

1 tsp Ground Black Pepper (2 1/2 tbs)

1/4 tsp Dried Thyme (2 tsp)

1 tsp Dried Basil (2 1/2 tbs)

1 Tbsp Dried Parsley (1/2 cup)

1/4 tsp Celery Salt (2 tsp)

2 Tbsp Salt (1/2 cup)

Directions: 

In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Store in a tightly sealed container. This will make nearly 4 cups of mix - enough for 8-10 ounces of dressing.

To prepare dressing, whisk together ¼ cup white vinegar, ⅔ cup oil, 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix.

Tangy Tomato Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tbs White Sugar (1/4 cup)

1/8 tsp Paprika (1 tsp)

1/4 tsp Coarse Black Pepper (2 tsp)

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder (2 tsp)

1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (2 tsp)

1/4 tsp Onion Powder (2 tsp)

1 pinch Thyme (1/2 tsp)

1 dash Salt (1/2 tsp)

Combine ingredients in deep bowl and store in a jar in the pantry (or refrigerator). 

Directions: 

⅔ cup Ketchup

⅓ cup Water

¼ cup White Vinegar

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 to 4 tsp dry mix (depending upon taste)

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking often, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover the dressing until cool, then refrigerate it until well chilled.

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Dried Parsley (1 cup)

1 tsp Dried Dill (1/8 cup)

1 tsp Garlic Powder (1/8 cup)

1 tsp Onion Powder (1/8 cup)

½ tsp Dried Basil (4 tsp)

½ tsp Pepper (4 tsp)

Directions: 

Add each of the dried spices to a bowl and gently stir. Store in a resealable plastic baggie or small ball canning jar with tight fitting lid in your spice cabinet.

To make the ranch dressing, whisk together ⅓ cup mayo with ¼ cup milk (more or less depending on the consistency you want) with 1 Tbsp of the homemade ranch dressing seasoning mix. Season with salt, to taste. Use immediately and can refrigerate for up to 3 days.

You can also mix with sour cream for a great dip for chips.