🥗 Homemade McCormick Salad Supreme Copycat Recipe
Perfect for Pasta Salads, Veggies, and More! Can’t find McCormick’s Salad Supreme in stores anymore? You’re not alone — and we’ve got you covered.
This easy, homemade copycat recipe nails the flavor of the original, with bold Romano cheese, toasted sesame, and a hint of paprika.
Whether you’re tossing a pasta salad, sprinkling over roasted potatoes, or dressing up steamed veggies — this DIY Salad Supreme seasoning mix is a total pantry hero. Bonus: it takes just 2 minutes to whip up and saves you over 50% compared to store-bought!
🧂 How to Make Salad Supreme Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon Himalayan Pink salt (or regular salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seed
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Romano cheese
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Store in an airtight container such as vacuum seal or spice jar.
- Refrigerate for best flavor and freshness (because of the cheese).
Yield:
Makes approx. 1.81 oz (about ¼ cup) of seasoning — enough for 4–6 large salads or multiple pasta salad batches.
🍝 Perfect Pasta Salad Using Salad Supreme
Ready to put your new spice blend to work? Here’s a super simple, crowd-pleasing recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked pasta (any shape)
- 4 tbsp Homemade Salad Supreme Mix
- 1 bottle (8 oz) Italian dressing
- 2–4 cups chopped vegetables (your choice)
Instructions:
Toss everything together in a large bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. We often use this mix for spaghetti salad, but it’s great with rotini, shells, or even penne.
💡 Creative Ways to Use Salad Supreme
This isn’t just for pasta salad, folks. Try it on:
- Grilled corn on the cob 🌽
- Roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes 🥔
- Garlic bread 🥖
- Deviled eggs 🥚
- Cottage cheese
- Popcorn 🍿
💰 Budget101 Price Breakdown
Ingredient |
Amount Used |
Container Size |
Converted Amount (oz) |
Cost per Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sesame seed |
1 1/2 teaspoons |
2.2 oz |
0.25 oz |
$0.22 |
Paprika |
1 teaspoon |
2.5 oz |
0.17 oz |
$0.09 |
Himalayan salt |
3/4 teaspoon |
17.6 oz |
0.13 oz |
$0.04 |
Poppy seed |
1/2 teaspoon |
2.37 oz |
0.08 oz |
$0.09 |
Celery seed |
1/2 teaspoon |
1.9 oz |
0.08 oz |
$0.09 |
Garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon |
3.4 oz |
0.04 oz |
$0.02 |
Black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon |
3 oz |
0.04 oz |
$0.06 |
Romano cheese |
2 tablespoons |
8 oz |
1.00 oz |
$0.37 |
Cayenne pepper |
Dash |
1.62 oz |
0.02 oz |
$0.00 |
Total |
$0.95 |
💸 Homemade vs. Store-Bought
- Homemade Yield: 1.81 oz
- Cost: $0.95
- Store Equivalent Cost: $2.05
- Savings: $1.10 (53.64%)
Or scale it up:
- Make 4.34 oz at home for $2.28
- Store price for same amount? $6.90
- Savings: $4.62 (66.94% cheaper!)
🗂️ Storage Tips
Because this blend contains real cheese, refrigerate after mixing for maximum freshness. Store in a clean, dry spice jar or vacuum-seal for longer shelf life.
🙌 Reader Tip:
“We sprinkle this on buttered popcorn and WOW — it tastes like gourmet cheese corn!” – Tina M., Missouri
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McCormick Salad Supreme Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame seed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon Himalayan Pink salt
- ½ teaspoon poppy seed
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Romano cheese
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, mixing well.
- Seal in ziploc or vacuum seal bag (or jar) or spice jar (air-tight!)
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. (Due to the cheese)
If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.
Nutrition
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you’re avoiding dairy or want a longer shelf life, simply omit the Romano cheese and add it fresh when using the blend. Or try nutritional yeast as a dairy-free alternative for a similar cheesy flavor.
Store the mix in an airtight spice jar or container in the refrigerator due to the cheese content. This helps preserve the flavor and freshness. With cheese: refrigerate up to 2 weeks Without cheese: store in pantry up to 3 months
Absolutely! Reviewers say this copycat version is spot-on—thanks to the combo of toasted sesame, paprika, and Romano cheese. Many can’t even tell the difference in pasta salads.
For a standard batch of pasta salad (about 1 pound of cooked pasta), we recommend: 4 tablespoons of the homemade mix 1 bottle (8 oz) of Italian dressing 2–4 cups of chopped veggies Mix well and chill before serving!
Yes! This mix is perfect for meal prepping. Just scale the ingredient amounts to your needs and store in multiple small containers for future use.
Definitely. Toasting the sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a few minutes until golden brown can enhance the flavor and give the mix a nutty kick—just be sure to let them cool before mixing.
Great idea! Package it in a cute spice jar with a printed label and pasta salad recipe card—it makes a thoughtful, budget-friendly gift for foodies, teachers, or housewarmings.
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Desperate times call for desperate (and healthy) measures. Went to get some at our local store and they were cleaned-out. Which is surprising to me as we’re not allowed big get togethers. Thank you for posting this. I was going to try to come-up with it on my own. yikes.
Thank you. I went to five stores and all sold out July 23, 2021. Having my besties 40th birthday party tomorrow and got to have pasta salad. 🙂
Did u try it how did it turn out did it taste the same
I can’t believe how close this McCormick Salad Supreme copycat recipe tastes to the original!
This is a dead ringer for McCormick’s Salad Supreme! I am so impressed, thank you for posting this recipe. Often times the seasoning is hard to find and now I can just make it at home with things I always have on hand. It is the secret to my very popular pasta salad recipe.
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I had no idea this blend had poppy seeds AND Romano cheese! Made a batch and used it on pasta salad—tastes exactly like the store-bought version, minus the price tag.
Tastes exactly like the real thing. I sprinkle it on pasta salad, avocado toast, and scrambled eggs. Costs a fraction of what McCormick charges. Never going back!