If you’d like a quick, simple gift for a teacher, friend or neighbor, I recommend this Italian dressing Mix. There are many ways this mix can be used :

• Dry season for pasta salad
• Seasoning for popcorn
• Marinade
• Tomato sauce all-in-one spice
• 50/50 blend of mayonaise and sour cream to for veggie dip or thin this combination with a little milk for a creamy Italian dressing

This recipe is the perfect size for 3 dressing servings in a cute little 4 ounce Mason Jar.

Prep time 5 minutes. Ready in 5 minutes.

• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• pinch of red pepper flakes for a little zing

1. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt. Store in a tightly sealed container.
2. To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 white vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix.