Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix

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Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix is a great spice blend to have on hand. You can make homemade dressing in a flash or use it as a seasoning or marinade! It’s easy to assemble and fills a one-quart mason jar which is the equivalent of 32 packets of store bought Italian dressing mix!

Making bulk spice mixes and homemade dressings is one of the ways that our family saves money. We also do it because we know exactly what the ingredients are in what we are consuming. Check out our recipes for homemade ranch dressing, Caesar dressing, and bulk taco mix!

How much Homemade Italian Dressing Mix does this recipe make?

This recipe makes enough to fill a one-quart mason jar. That’s 64 tablespoons which is the equivalent of 32 packets of store-bought Italian dressing mix packets. You can always cut the recipe in half to fill a pint mason jar if this recipe makes too much for your family.

Why should I make homemade Italian dressing mix?

We make our own Italian dressing mix because we like knowing what we are consuming! One of the most popular store-bought Italian dressing mix packets has sugar as the first ingredient. It also contains “natural flavor, soy sauce, xanthan and guar gum, and “spices” among other ingredients. While we are not completely against buying this in a pinch, I would prefer my family be consuming ingredients that we know and are familiar with as much as possible.

How to store Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix:

This recipe will fill one-quart mason jar. Make sure the jar is clean and dry before filling it. The mix should then be stored in a cool dry area like a cabinet or pantry.

Check out our Beginner Homecook Essentials guide for a list of pantry staples and tools/equipment that we recommend that can make assembling this recipe easier!

How to make Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix:

Supplies:

• 1 quart mason jar
• Funnel (optional, but makes it easier)
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

This recipe makes enough to completely fill a quart mason jar, but you can halve the recipe if you don’t want to have so much!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup + 1 tablespoon (9 tablespoons) each of
  • Dried basil
  • Dried oregano
  • Salt
  • Dried thyme
  • Onion powder
• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (4 ½ tablespoons) each
  • Dried parsley
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried rosemary
  • Minced Onion

• 1 ½ tablespoons of crushed red pepper

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. While this will all fit in a mason jar, do not try to mix it in the mason jar. It won’t fully incorporate and you will not enjoy the result!

Using a funnel, pour the ingredients into a quart-sized mason jar. Seal and store in a cool, dry area.

In order to use this as a salad dressing, combine 2 tablespoons of the mix with ¼ cup of white or apple cider vinegar and ½ cup of olive oil.

Let us know if you make this recipe and what you think of it! Are there any bulk spice mixes that you like to keep on hand? Let us know in the comment section below!

Bulk Homemade Italian Dressing Mix

Homemade Italian Dressing Mix to replace 32 packets of store bought

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 64 tablespoons

Equipment

• one-quart mason jar
• whisk
• mixing bowl
• funnel

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ tablespoon of crushed red pepper

1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (9 tablespoons) each

• Dried basil
• Dried oregano
• Salt
• Dried thyme
• Onion powder

1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (4 1/2 tablespoons) each

• Dried parsley
• Garlic powder
• Dried rosemary
• Minced Onion

Instructions

 

• First, clean and thoroughly dry a one quart mason jar.
• Combine all of the spices in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour the thoroughly mixed spices into the mason jar. A funnel will make this much easier!
• Seal the jar with a mason jar compatible lid or a ring and lid. Store in a cool, dry place.
• Use this Italian dressing mix as a marinade, seasoning or as Italian Dressing. In order to make ¾ cup of Italian Dressing, mix ¼ cup of vinegar with ½ cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of this mix.

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