Dips, Dressings and Sauces

Parmesan Dressing Mix

This homemade parmesan dressing mix packs Parmesan, salt, sugar and spices into a bag, ready to shake with vinegar and oil for a quick dressing.

Parmesan Dressing Mix

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A dry Parmesan and spice blend packed in a small bag. Keep it on hand or give it as a gift, then shake it with vinegar and oil for a salad dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Servings10 servings
Calories203

Ingredients
  

Dry mix
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • Dash ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dressing
  • 1 package Parmesan Dressing Mix
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 cup salad oil

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Place the Parmesan, salt, sugar, dry mustard, red pepper, and pepper in a small zip-top bag.
  2. Close the bag and shake until the seasonings are evenly blended.
  3. If you are storing it or giving it as a gift, label the bag.
  4. For dressing, empty one package of the mix into a small cruet or jar.
  5. Add 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 cup salad oil.
  6. Shake well.
  7. Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Shake again each time before you use it.

Notes

Dry mix: sealed in a cool, dry place, or refrigerated for best quality; use within about 1 month. Prepared dressing: refrigerate tightly sealed, use within 3 to 4 days; discard sooner if it smells off or the cheese looks clumpy or slimy.

Nutrition

Serving: 31g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 1.5mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 6.7mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 10 servings from the whole mix with 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 cup salad oil; dry mustard counted as ground mustard seed, vinegar counted as wine vinegar, salad oil counted as vegetable oil. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.