Italian Salad Dressing and Dip Mix

Italian Salad Dressing and Dip Mix

1/3 cup powdered Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. celery seed
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning blend
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Measure all into a ziploc baggie & seal until ready to use

Oil and Vinegar Italian Salad Dressing

1 Tbsp. Italian Salad Dressing Mix
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 cup oil
1/4 c. vinegar

Combine all ingredients in dressing carafe, shake well.

Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

1 Tbsp. Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. water

Combine all ingredients in dressing carafe, shake well.

Creamy Italian Dip

1 Tbsp. Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1/4 cup mayonnaise, yogurt, or sour cream
1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Combine, chill 2 hours, serve

Italian Salad Dressing and Dip Mix

Article or recipe authorAuthor: Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

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preparation timePrep 5 minutes mins

total timeTotal 5 minutes mins

This savory homemade Italian Salad Dressing and Dip Mix combines powdered Parmesan, garlic, onion, herbs, and seeds for a quick pantry blend you can turn into vinaigrette, creamy dressing, or dip. Estimated cost is $1.86 for the batch, about $0.05 per 1-tablespoon serving, and roughly $0.61 for a prepared sour cream dip batch.

ServingsServings 38 servings

CourseCourse Condiment, Dip, dressing

CuisineCuisine American

Budget101 Price BreakdownApprox Cost: $1.86

Ingredients

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• ▢ ⅓ cup powdered Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• ▢ 1 Tbsp onion powder
• ▢ 1 Tbsp paprika
• ▢ 2 tsp celery seed
• ▢ 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
• ▢ 1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning blend
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ ⅛ tsp pepper

Equipment

Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

Zip-top bag or small airtight jar

Dressing carafe or jar

Mixing spoon

Instructions

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1. Measure the powdered Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, celery seed, sesame seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into a zip-top bag or small airtight jar.
2. Seal and shake well to combine.
3. Store sealed until ready to use.
4. For oil and vinegar Italian salad dressing, combine 1 tablespoon mix, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup oil, and 1/4 cup vinegar in a dressing carafe and shake well.
5. For creamy Italian salad dressing, combine 1 tablespoon mix, 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt, and 1 tablespoon water in a dressing carafe and shake well.
6. For creamy Italian dip, combine 1 tablespoon mix, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, yogurt, or sour cream with 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Chill 2 hours before serving.

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Notes

Yield is estimated at about 2 1/3 cups, or roughly 38 tablespoons of dry mix.
Prep time is an estimate based on measuring and mixing the ingredients.
Store the dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months for best quality.
Use prepared dressing or dip within 3 to 4 days if refrigerated promptly.

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