Name: Italian Dried Seasoning Mix and Italian Salad Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 8 tbsp Dried oregano; 4 tbsp Garlic powder; 4 tbsp Onion Powder; 4 tbsp Dried parsley; 2 tbsp Salt; 4 tsp Black pepper; 4 tsp Dried Basil; 1 tsp Dried thyme; ⅔ cup Extra virgin olive oil (vegetable oil is also OK); ⅓ cup Red or white vinegar; 2 tbsp Water

Why am I deeming Italian dressing American, you ask? The use of dried vs. fresh herbs is a development in this recipe that took place when Italian immigrants reached the US. Without access to fresh herbs, the dried versions substituted to allow for a similarly flavored dressing to that from the old country. This recipe is great with either fresh or dried herbs, though I use dried in my version.

Italian Dried Seasoning Mix and Italian Salad Dressing

This dried herb mix is perfect for making a salad dressing with the flavors of Italy. Sprinkle over steaks and chicken, add olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice make a dressing for salads and sandwiches. I recommend making extra to keep in a sealed jar to use whenever you feel like adding a taste of Italy to a dish.

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Course: Condiment, Salad, Sandwich

Cuisine: American, American Northeast, Italian, North American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: cup

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Small jar with lid (for dry mix)
Medium jar with lid (for dressing)

Ingredients

8 tbsp Dried oregano
4 tbsp Garlic powder
4 tbsp Onion Powder
4 tbsp Dried parsley
2 tbsp Salt
4 tsp Black pepper
4 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Dried thyme

Salad Dressing

⅔ cup Extra virgin olive oil (vegetable oil is also OK)
⅓ cup Red or white vinegar
2 tbsp Water

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Dry Mix – Place all the dried ingredients in jar, close lid, and shake to combine.
Salad Dressing – In a container with lid, combine vinegar, 2 tbsp water, and 2 tbsp of mix. Pour in olive oil, attach lid, and shake vigorously to combine.