Copycat Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix Recipe
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During the summer, I go through a lot of Italian dressing. We use it on salads, in marinates, and for other summer recipes.
Even buying the packets and making my own was getting expensive. I do buy generic, but there's just something about a good Italian dressing that most generic brands don't have.
I started making my own copycat Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix recipe because it's much more economical. I grow some of my own herbs, or I get them in bulk at an Amish bulk food store.
Even when I buy my herbs and spices, they are so much fresher than what is in the store. This makes all of my food taste better.
In the summer, I practically live on salads. We have a garden, so I'm always picking right from the garden to serve with dinner. I use Italian often because it's light. I like the vinegary taste versus using a creamy dressing.
I also use Italian dressing as a quick marinade. One of my kids' favorite summer foods is Italian dressing marinated chicken on the grill. I made it last weekend, and it was all gone that night!
Another great way to use Italian dressing for a quick side dish is to cut up fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Cover with Italian and let sit for a few hours. In the summer, I like making sides early in the day, so this is perfect.
I use this dressing for pasta salad. I boil whatever kind of pasta is on sale, cut up a bunch of veggies, pour over the dressing, and let it sit in the fridge. Again, super easy, and I can make it early in the day to free up my evenings.
For zesty oven baked chicken, combine 2 tablespoons of this Italian dressing mix with 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Use that to coat your chicken. Yum!
This can also be used a rub for chicken, but I haven't tried it yet. It sounds delicious though.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dehydrated garlic
(optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
(optional)
DIRECTIONS
STEP #1
Combine all ingredients. Use the garlic if you like a lot of garlic. I used it because I use this mainly as a marinade.
For a zesty Italian dressing, add the red pepper flakes. I typically do not add the red pepper flakes.
STEP #2
Store in an airtight container. I use a mason jar
with a plastic reusable lid.
STEP #3
To make salad dressing, combine 2 tablespoons mix with 2/3 cups oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water. Mix well. Shake before each use.
If you make a lot of salad dressings, these bottles are nice. There are lines so you can add the ingredients without measuring. There are 8 different recipes measurements.

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If you make a lot of salad dressings, these bottles are nice. There are lines so you can add the ingredients without measuring. There are 8 different recipes measurements.
Copycat Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
This zesty Italian dressing mix is easy to make and tastes delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dehydrated garlic (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients.2. Store in an airtight container.3 To make salad dressing, combine 2 tablespoons mix with 2/3 cups oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water. Mix well. Shake before each use.
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