Dips, Dressings and Sauces

Zesty Garlic Italian Dressing Mix

Stir together a zesty garlic Italian dressing mix with herbs, garlic and paprika, then blend it with oil and vinegar whenever you need fresh dressing.

Zesty Garlic Italian Dressing Mix

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A big-batch dry mix of herbs, garlic, onion and paprika that stores for up to a year. Blend a few tablespoons with oil and vinegar for a zesty Italian dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Servings12 servings
Calories278

Ingredients
  

Dry mix
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons powdered garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Italian Herb Salad Dressing Mix
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup vinegar (wine, white, balsamic, or rice)

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • airtight jar
  • blender

Directions
 

  1. Place the dry mix ingredients in a zip-top bag, close it, and shake until evenly blended.
  2. Pour the mix into a vacuum-seal bag or airtight container for storing.
  3. To make dressing, put 3 tablespoons of the mix, 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup vinegar in a blender.
  4. Blend for 40 seconds, or until well blended.
  5. Chill before serving.

Notes

Dry mix: airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 1 year. Prepared dressing: refrigerate and use within 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 38g | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 5.5mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 12 servings from 1/4 of the mix with 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, 1/2 cup vinegar (wine, white, balsamic, or rice); powdered garlic counted as garlic powder, vinegar (wine (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.