Make 2 Salad Dressing Recipes at Home – Italian and Ranch

Homemade salad dressing is awesome, because the flavors are so fresh and rich. 

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

Making Make-Ahead Mixes

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 oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon 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 oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon 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 flakes
• 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 flakes
• 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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