Homemade Salad Dressings And A Veggie Dip

Homemade salad dressings are quick to make with just a handful of simple ingredients.  Most likely everything you need is already in your pantry and spice cabinet. 

Italian Salad Dressing Mix 

1 Tbs. garlic salt

1 Tbs. onion powder

1 Tbs. sugar (optional)

2 Tbs. oregano

1 Tbs. parsley

1Tbs. salt

1 tsp. ground black pepper

¼ tsp. thyme

1 tsp. basil

¼ tsp. celery salt 

Place all ingredients in a clean dry half-pint jar.  Secure with a lid and shake until well combined. 

Italian Style Vinaigrette 

¼ cup cider or red wine vinegar

2/3 cup olive oil

2 Tbs. water

2 Tbs. Italian salad dressing mix 

Place ingredients into a pint jar.  Secure with a lid and shake to combine. 

Creamy Italian Style Dressing 

1 cup milk

1 cup mayonnaise

2 Tbs. Italian salad dressing mix

1 tsp cornstarch 

In a small mixing bowl whisk all ingredients thoroughly together.  Pour into a pint jar and secure with a lid.  If mixture is too thick add 1 Tbs. of milk and mix well until you reach desired thickness. 

Veggie Dip 

4 oz. cream cheese

½ cup mayonnaise

2 Tbs. milk

1 Tbs. Italian salad dressing mix 

Whisk ingredients together until well blended.  Serve with a large assortment of crisp fresh raw vegetables. 

This mix and these recipes are easily one of my most versatile “go to” dressings.  I use the Italian Style Vinaigrette to marinade steak and chicken too.  It is also wonderful to dress a pasta salad or a chopped salad.

 

You may also enjoy revisiting Chopped Salad and Salads.