Salad Dressing Mix

This simple dry salad dressing mix is a kitchen essential for creating fresh, vibrant dressings in minutes. Blending granulated sugar, dry mustard, poppy seeds, and dried minced onion creates a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors. It serves as the base for creamy or vinaigrette-style dressings, adding texture and depth to green salads, spinach mixes, or pasta salads. Keep a jar of this mix on hand for quick weeknight meals or potluck contributions. It stores well in a cool, dry place, ensuring you always have restaurant-quality seasoning ready for your table.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Calories: 598.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This simple dry salad dressing mix is a kitchen essential for creating fresh, vibrant dressings in minutes. Blending granulated sugar, dry mustard, poppy seeds, and dried minced onion creates a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors. It serves as the base for creamy or vinaigrette-style dressings, adding texture and depth to green salads, spinach mixes, or pasta salads. Keep a jar of this mix on hand for quick weeknight meals or potluck contributions. It stores well in a cool, dry place, ensuring you always have restaurant-quality seasoning ready for your table.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt (opt)
1 Teaspoon Dry mustard
1 Tablespoon Poppy seeds
1 Tablespoon Dried minced onion

Directions

1
Combine granulated sugar, salt, dry mustard, poppy seeds, and dried minced onion in a small bowl.
2
Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed and well blended.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 598.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g13%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 19547.8mg815%
Total Carbohydrate 133.2g45%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 124.7g
Protein 4.7g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Pour the mix into a 1/2-cup container with a tight-fitting lid or wrap airtight in heavy-duty foil. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Usage: To make a creamy dressing, mix 1/4 cup of this dry mix with 1 cup of mayonnaise or yogurt. For a vinaigrette, whisk 2 tablespoons of the mix with 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1/4 cup vinegar.

Keywords: salad dressing mix, dry dressing, poppy seed, dry mustard, dried onion, homemade dressing, salad seasoning, vegan dressing, quick salad, pantry staple, spinach salad, dressing base

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