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Italian Dressing Mix is super easy and way better than store bought! Full of flavor with ingredients you have right in the pantry.
Making your own condiments and mixes are so much better for you and so easy. Try these easy and incredible homemade mixes, Pancake, Onion Soup, and Ranch Seasoning mix.
Homemade Italian Dressing Mix
There are many things on the supermarket shelves that when you think about it, they’re way better and easier to make homemade. It just takes a bit of effort and about 5 minutes. Once you start making your own, you won’t be able to stop. And that is a good thing. Making your own mixes, sauces and bases from scratch not only save you money, but they are incredibly delicious. You just can’t get the taste of homemade from a can, or jar. You have to try it.
Have I convinced you yet? Well besides saving you money, and tasting better, you can also customize your mixes, and sauces to your families’ liking. Leave out a certain spice here or add a little extra there. You get to become master of your own flavorings and seasonings. It is so easy and so simple. Need more convincing? Try some of these other incredible recipes. Try the Best Taco, Fajita, and Everything Bagel Seasonings to see what I mean.
Ingredients for Italian Dressing Mix
With ingredients that you can pronounce and flavor that is amazing this Italian mix is going to change the way you make your dressing! Italian dressing mix is an easy go-to recipe that can stay in your pantry and have a shelf life for all the times 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 perfect for Italian dressing mix.
- 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.
Let’s Mix It Up!
Mixing it up is the easy part and then make sure you keep it tightly sealed for freshness. In a small bowl combine onion powder, sugar, salt, oregano, garlic, black pepper, thyme, celery salt, and basil.
Tips for Perfect Italian Dressing Mix
Seriously, you can stop buying the packets from the store and save yourself money and time with this Italian dressing mix. It is quick and simple to make and you will be using it more than you realize!
- Sugar: You may be tempted to leave the sugar out, but don’t. It is there to balance the acidity of the vinegar that it is often mixed with 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: When a recipe calls for a Zesty Italian Dressing, you can still use this mix. Just add a few pinches of red pepper flakes.
- Garlicky: If you like it garlic heavy add dried garlic to the mix as well for that extra kick of flavor.
- Store: Keep your Italian dressing mix in a glass jar that has a tight-fitting lid. Be sure to label it so you know what it is. This will keep for up to 6 months when kept in a cool dry place.
How to Use Italian Dressing Mix
Besides making your own incredible Italian dressing with this mix, it has lots of uses. Keep in mind this is different from Italian Seasoning which is made up of just five herbs and does not have sugar in it. I would not recommend substituting one for the other, as they are designed for very specific recipes and taste different. You can use this mix however whenever you come across Italian dressing Mix in a recipe. It can be used in Pasta salads, sprinkled on vegetables, used as a seasoning for potatoes, chicken, and beef. Let your imagination and taste buds be your guide. Here are some recipes to get you started.
More Homemade Foods To Try
Making your own condiments, mixes, and dressings from scratch is way easier than you can imagine. It will save you time, and money in the end as well. Making your own from scratch is also better for your health. You get to take control of what you are using to cook with and put into your body. It is the best way to go. When you make your own you can also customize it to your taste bud’s content. Make something spicier or less, add more of an ingredient you love and less of the one you don’t. If I haven’t convinced you that making your foods from scratch is better yet, here are some tried and true to help convince you.
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Italian Dressing Mix
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons Oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon basil
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine onion powder, sugar, salt, oregano, garlic, black pepper, thyme, celery salt, 1 teaspoon basil.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yes, how much oil & vinegar to this recipe?
▢ 3/4 cup olive oil
▢ 1/3 cup white vinegar
▢ 1/4 cup water
▢ 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
While this looks like the packaged dressing mix, I am not finding the how-tos for mixing it for a salad dressing. Maybe you could modify this posting to include how much oil, vinegar and water, etc. Thanks.
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
Is that dried garlic or fresh
I used dried so it stays good longer.
Is this recipe the same as 1 packet of mix, or is there a specific quantity that needs to be measured out?
It’s closer to 2 packets. If you have a food scale, you can weigh it to be sure. ☺️ One packet is 0.7oz (19g)
How much of this seasoning do you combine with what an amount of vinegar & oil?
In your OG dressing recipe, you say 1 packet of OG salad dressing mix or this homemade seasoning. However, what is the equivalent of the homemade recipe to one packet of the commercial seasoning packet? Thanks
Love all your mix recipe and more. Well done, you have one for Chippino or a fish stew like it?
Use the whole spice mix recipe for a single batch of salad dressing? Or just a portion of it? It seems like a lot.
Thank you!
Home made is always best, thank u
There is no liquid ingredients in this recipe. Mayo, olive oil or something these ingredients must be added to to make it a dressing. I am guessing olive oil but how much?
Hi Rhonda, this recipe is just for the seasoning mix. I like to use it as an all-purpose seasoning for savory dishes!
You can find my recipe for Italian dressing (with all the liquid ingredients) here!.
In your recipe for Italian dressing mix you call for 1 teaspoon garlic but the picture does not look like there is grated garlic. So are you using garlic powder instead?
Back to the question about the garlic which was never answered directly
Is it garlic powder or garlic salt used
Thanks
It’s garlic powder!
No worries, I found the information I needed from another site. I don’t know why some of the recipes on this site are not more forthcoming with the specifics of a recipe or their origin for that matter.
In your home made ranch seasoning mix you said to put 3 T = 1 packet of ranch mix. Would this work for the Italian mix packet and use 3 T of your dry mix? Then use your Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat recipe? Thanks for your hellp. I enjoy using your recipes.
You don’t need the ranch seasoning for hte Olive Garden salad dressing recipe. But yes to the Italian mix packet question. Use 3 tablespoons for the dressing.
Hi, Just wondering if this whole recipe equals a packet of store-bought Italian dressing mix. looking forward to trying it, but not sure how much to add. Thank you.
How much Italian dressing mix is used to make salad dressing?
Here is the Italian salad dressing link: https://therecipecritic.com/olive-garden-salad-dressing/.
Is this equal to one packet of the store bought mix? I would love to try this along with your Italian dressing recipe. Thanks in advance.
Maybe a dumb question – but if I wanted to make salad dressing from this, how much seasoning, other ingredients & quantities (oil, vinegar, etc). Help a girl out!