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Zesty Garlic Italian Dressing Mix

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword dry dressing mix, garlic italian dressing mix, homemade italian dressing, italian seasoning mix
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
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.

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)

Directions

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