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Low-Cal French Dressing Mix

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1/4 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried basil
4 T. parsley flakes
2 T green pepper flakes
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 T. MSG (optional)

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Measure all ingredients into a Ziploc Bag. Shake well, transfer to vacuum seal bag, seal and store up to a year.

To Use:
Measure the following into a blender and whip for 40 seconds, or until well blended. Chill prior to serving
2 T. Mix
3/4 c. V8 juice or Tomato juice
4 T. lemon juice and
1/4 tsp. horseradish (optional)

Prepared tomato-based French dressing flecked with dried herbs

Low-Cal French Dressing Mix

Article or recipe authorMelissa 'Liss' Burnell
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preparation time10 minutes
total time10 minutes
This pantry dressing mix makes a light tomato-based French-style dressing with lemony tang and a subtle savory finish. One prepared batch yields about 1 cup, or 8 servings, at an estimated total cost of $10.78 for the full dry mix batch and about $0.19 per prepared serving.
Servings56 servings dry mix
Coursedressing
CuisineAmerican
Budget101 Price Breakdown$10.78

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons green pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon MSG optional
  • To prepare dressing
  • 2 tablespoons mix
  • ¾ cup V8 juice or tomato juice
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon horseradish optional

Equipment

Vacuum sealer or airtight container

Instructions

  1. Measure the onion powder, dried basil, parsley flakes, green pepper flakes, black pepper, and MSG, if using, into a zip-top bag.
  2. Seal the bag and shake well until evenly combined.
  3. Transfer the mix to a vacuum-seal bag or airtight container.
  4. To prepare the dressing, add 2 tablespoons mix, V8 juice or tomato juice, lemon juice, and horseradish, if using, to a blender.
  5. Blend for 40 seconds, or until well blended.
  6. Chill 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

The dry mix yield is estimated at about 7 cups, or roughly 56 servings based on a 2-tablespoon portion for each prepared batch.
Prepared dressing yield is estimated at about 1 cup, or 8 servings at 2 tablespoons each.
Store the dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year for best quality.
Store prepared dressing covered in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 4 days.
Prep time is an estimate based on measuring, mixing, and packaging the dry ingredients.

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Let us know how it was!
Prepared tomato-based French dressing flecked with dried herbs

Low-Cal French Dressing Mix

Article or recipe authorMelissa 'Liss' Burnell
(Click on the stars to vote!)
Share
Print Save PDF
preparation time10 minutes
total time10 minutes
This pantry dressing mix makes a light tomato-based French-style dressing with lemony tang and a subtle savory finish. One prepared batch yields about 1 cup, or 8 servings, at an estimated total cost of $10.78 for the full dry mix batch and about $0.19 per prepared serving.
Servings56 servings dry mix
Coursedressing
CuisineAmerican
Budget101 Price Breakdown$10.78

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons green pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon MSG optional
  • To prepare dressing
  • 2 tablespoons mix
  • ¾ cup V8 juice or tomato juice
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon horseradish optional

Equipment

Vacuum sealer or airtight container

Instructions

  1. Measure the onion powder, dried basil, parsley flakes, green pepper flakes, black pepper, and MSG, if using, into a zip-top bag.
  2. Seal the bag and shake well until evenly combined.
  3. Transfer the mix to a vacuum-seal bag or airtight container.
  4. To prepare the dressing, add 2 tablespoons mix, V8 juice or tomato juice, lemon juice, and horseradish, if using, to a blender.
  5. Blend for 40 seconds, or until well blended.
  6. Chill 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

The dry mix yield is estimated at about 7 cups, or roughly 56 servings based on a 2-tablespoon portion for each prepared batch.
Prepared dressing yield is estimated at about 1 cup, or 8 servings at 2 tablespoons each.
Store the dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year for best quality.
Store prepared dressing covered in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 4 days.
Prep time is an estimate based on measuring, mixing, and packaging the dry ingredients.

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