Zesty Italian Dressing Spice Mix

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16
Make your own Zesty Italian Dressing Spice Mix at home for a burst of flavor in your dishes
in Condiment

Prep

10 min

Cook

N/A

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very Easy

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/4 cup red wine vinegar ( original recipe called for white wine vinegar )
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons mixed spice ( above spice mix )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
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Calories
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Sugar
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Fat
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Zesty Italian Dressing Spice Mix is a homemade seasoning blend that adds a punch of flavor to any dish. The combination of herbs and spices creates a delicious blend, perfect for marinating chicken or vegetables, or even as a salad dressing. You can adjust the ingredients to your liking, making it spicier or milder depending on your preference. This spice mix is easy to make and stores well in an airtight container, making it a convenient addition to your pantry.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix together garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, dried oregano, black pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, dried parsley and celery salt.
2.Add in the cajun seasoning and mix well.
3.Pour in the red wine vinegar, olive oil and water and mix until well combined.
4.Finally, add in the mixed spice and mix again until everything is evenly distributed.
5.Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

PROS

Making your own spice mix allows you to control the ingredients and create a customized flavor profile.

This spice mix can be used as a marinade or a dressing, adding a delicious burst of flavor to your dishes.

CONS

This spice mix can be high in sodium due to the garlic salt and celery salt.

However, by using low-sodium alternatives, this can be reduced.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic is known to have antibacterial and antiviral properties, as well as potentially reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Oregano and thyme are both high in antioxidants which help protect against disease.
Parsley is high in Vitamin K, which is important for bone health and clotting function.

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