Homemade Italian Dressing Mix Recipe

Ingredients Needed for this Recipe

With ingredients that you can pronounce and amazing flavor, this Italian mix will change how you make your dressing! It’s an easy go-to recipe that can stay in your pantry and have a shelf life when you need it.

Onion powder: Onion creates a mild base for the dressing mix. Sugar: Balances out the salt and brightens the seasoning. Salt Adds flavor and helps the spices taste their best. Oregano: Pungent, herby, and peppery. Garlic: Warm heat that has a unique flavor. Black pepper: Sharp, woody, and a bit of heat. Thyme: Minty, peppery with a hint of floral, it is a must. Celery salt: Salt with a hint of that clean celery flavor. Basil: A strong sweet and savory flavor that adds so much to this mix.

How to Make

Sugar: Don’t leave the sugar out. It balances the acidity when you mix it with vinegar for dressing. It is there for a reason. Customizable: The best thing about making your own, is you can customize it to your liking. Add a bit more or a bit less of certain herbs as you desire. Make it Zesty: You can still use this mix when a recipe calls for a Zesty Italian Dressing. Just add a few pinches of red pepper flakes. Garlicky: If you like heavy garlic, add dried garlic to the mix as well for that extra kick of flavor. Store: Keep your Italian dressing mix in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Be sure to label it so you know what it is. When kept in a cool, dry place, it will keep for up to 6 months.