Make 2 Salad Dressing Recipes at Home – Italian and Ranch

I’ve been working for some time to make things for myself. When it comes to ready made mixes, they are often full of preservatives and other harmful ingredients. Plus, homemade salad dressings are awesome because the flavors are so fresh and rich.  I’ve put together two of my favorites. These two salad dressing recipes are easy to make and delicious.

It really does make a huge difference in flavor. Italian and Ranch Dressing are easy to make as mixes to keep until you are ready to use them.

Making Make-Ahead Salad Dressing Recipes

Making dry mixes ahead of time means that you have everything ready to go when you need it.

I mix all the dry ingredients in small jars and keep them until I ‘m ready to make the dressing or dip.  Then, all I need to do is add the vinegar and oil, or mayonnaise and yogurt.

Italian Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried celery flakes
• 1/2 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
• 1-1/4 cups olive oil

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a jar, close, shake.
2. Keep refrigerated.

Make the above recipe for a salad dressing that’s ready to use. Make the recipe below for a dry mix for fresh dressing when you need it.

Italian Dressing Mix

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes

Instructions:

1. Instead of mixing in the oil and vinegar, keep the dry ingredients in a jar or zip close bag until you are ready to make the dressing.
2. When Ready, add ingredients to a jar, close and shake.
3. Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1/4 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar and 1/2 cup olive oil.
4. Close the lid, shake, and serve.

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 Ranch Dressing 

• 1-1/2 tablespoons dried minced onions
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
• 1-1/4 cups buttermilk (or yogurt)

Add dry ingredients into a jar, close, and shake to mix. Add mayonnaise and buttermilk (or yogurt) to jar.  Close and shake to mix.  Store in the refrigerator.  Makes about 2-1/2 cups.

Ranch Dressing Mix

• 5 tablespoons dried minced onions
• 2-1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix all ingredients in a jar or zip close bag.  Close and shake.  Store until ready to use.  Follow Directions below for dressing or dip.

Dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayo and 1 cup buttermilk (or yogurt).

Dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.

 

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