Zesty Italian Dressing Mix

Recently, I posted my recipe for homemade Ranch dressing mix, and was asked if I had a recipe for Italian dressing mix, specifically the kind made by Good Seasons. Both these dressing mixes are an integral part of my favorite pot roast recipe, so I knew I needed to post this one! 

As with the Ranch mix, making this dry seasoning myself saves me a TON of money, plus I can have fresh Italian dressing for my salads whenever I want! 

Zesty Italian Dressing Mix

adapted from All Recipes

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp dried oregano

1 Tbsp dried parsley

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp onion powder

1 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp dried red/green bell pepper mix (optional. If you can't find it, don't worry about it)

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp pepper (black or white)

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning (this is the "zesty")

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp celery salt

Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded jar and shake to combine. 

To make dressing, mix 2 Tbsp mix with 2 Tbsp water, 1/4 cup vinegar (white or cider), and 2/3 cup oil (I use canola). You *can* use the dressing right away, but I like to let it chill in the fridge for a few hours to REALLY let those flavors come together.