Many times a recipe will call for a packet of Ranch or Italian Dressing dry mix. I usually have Ranch, but I don’t always have Italian. Instead of scrapping the recipe, you can always make your own.
In many cases it is actually cheaper to make your own anyway. Unless I get the packets on sale or I buy the HUGE container at Sam’s Club, it is cheaper to make them.
Plus this is NOT only for salad dressing, you can use this seasoning in spaghetti, lasagna and really anywhere that calls for Italian Seasoning. Make sure to get your seasonings in bulk if you plan on making a lot.
Have you ever made a mix and realized that is was NOT cheaper to make it and that you could have saved money just buying it already done? I want to write a few posts on what is better to buy and what is better to make. Would that be helpful at all to you?
Italian Seasoning Dry Mix
Makes 8T.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons oregano, ground or 2 tablespoons oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt or 2 tablespoons salt substitute
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground basil or 1 teaspoon basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme or 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried celery leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes
Directions:
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Mix all ingredients together and store in air-tight container.
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ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING: Mix 2 tbs of this mix with 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tbs water, and 1/2 to 2/3 cup olive oil or canola oil.
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Shake before using.
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When I make this, I sometimes will lower the salt so that when I blend all together, I add dijon or coarse mustard, balsamic or rice vinegar and a tad more sugar…deeeliisshhh! I have added a cube of pesto as well. yummm!
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Great idea, Tiffany! That would be very helpful. Thanks!
Roll chicken legs or breast in hidden valley ranch dressing and bake it. so simple but so good.
There is a recipe for homemade ranch dressing powder awhile ago but I haven’t made it yet. I liked to use it on diced potatoes with a little olive oil and bake in the oven- at least the package kind 🙂 Hope you like it!
Homemade Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp pepper
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 1/3 cup mayonaisse with 1/4 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.
• Makes about 4 Tbsp worth of mix. Or use the ratios above and mix up however much you’ll need!