Italian Salad Dressing Mix

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup dry parmesan cheese, grated (or Romano)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon celery seed (less if you prefer)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed

Directions

1. 1

   Mix ingredients and store in an air-tight container.

2. 2

   Will keep for several months.

3. 3

   To use in an oil-and-vinegar dressing: Mix 1 Tbsp mix with 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 Tbsp water, and 2/3 cup oil (or a combination of oils to equal this amount) in a covered container.

4. 4

   Shake vigorously.

5. 5

   To use with mayonnaise or yogurt as a salad dressing: Mix 1 Tbsp mix with 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 Tbsp water in a covered container.

6. 6

   Shake vigorously.

7. 7

   To use with mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream as a dip: Mix 1 Tbsp mix with 1/4 cup of spread.

8. 8

   (You can also add some Dijon mustard and other herbs to your preference.) Serve with raw vegetables.