Reasons This Homemade Italian Dry Dressing Mix Is a Must-Keep
Whip up this zesty Italian seasoning blend with just 10 common pantry staple spices, and it works perfectly for long-term storage or as a thoughtful homemade edible gift.
This DIY mix is a hit with home cooks: it cuts grocery costs compared to pre-packaged seasoning, lets you control every ingredient that goes into your food, and pulls double duty for both salads and marinades.
As Allrecipes community member seasonsofindiana raves: “This tastes great on literally any veggie or cut of meat.”
Ingredients
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon celery salt
Directions
- Add all listed seasonings — oregano, salt, parsley, garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, ground black pepper, basil, thyme, and celery salt — to a medium mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined, then transfer the finished mix to a tightly sealed, airtight container for storage until use.
How to Mix Finished Italian Dressing
To turn your dry seasoning blend into a ready-to-use dressing, whisk 2/3 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, and 2 tablespoons of your homemade dry Italian dressing mix together in a medium bowl until fully blended and smooth.
