Transform your salads, marinades, and veggies with this quick and flavorful homemade Italian dressing mix! Made with simple pantry ingredients like canola oil (or oil of your choice), white vinegar, and a zesty dry Italian dressing mix, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of tangy, herby, and savory flavors.
Ready in minutes, it’s healthier, fresher, tastier, and more customizable than store-bought dressings—ideal for everything from crisp green salads to grilled chicken and even on popcorn. Say goodbye to store bought dressing loaded with preservatives and overly processed oils and hello to homemade perfection!
Italian dressing recipe
This Italian seasoning blend is crafted specifically to make Italian dressing, combining savory herbs like oregano, basil, and parsley with garlic and onion for depth. A touch of chili flake adds mild warmth, while thyme, celery seed, and marjoram lend subtle complexity. A pinch of sugar balances acidity, creating a well-rounded, tangy dressing base. A single batch will make 3-4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Dried oregano
- 1 ½ Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Dried parsley
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp White sugar
- 1 tsp Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Dried basil
- ½ tsp Chili flake
- ¼ tsp Dried Thyme
- ¼ tsp Celery seed
- ¼ tsp Dried marjoram
Instructions
Make the dry mix
- Combined dry ingredients into an air tight container. This recipe yields enough to make 3-4 batches of salad dressing.
To make a salad dressing
- Combine together 2/3 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons dry Italian dressing mix in a salad dressing jar or alternately a mason jar and shake vigorously. This yields just under a cup of prepared dressing.
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