This Sweet Salad Dressing Mix is a pantry staple that transforms simple oil and vinegar into a gourmet dressing with ease. The blend combines sugar for sweetness, salt for balance, and paprika for a hint of smokiness. Instant minced onion and dry mustard add depth and a subtle kick, while celery seed provides an aromatic, earthy note. Perfect for vinaigrettes, this mix ensures consistent flavor every time. It is ideal for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a bright accompaniment to grilled vegetables. Store the dry mix in an airtight container for months, then whisk with oil and vinegar whenever you crave a fresh, homemade dressing.
Sweet Salad Dressing Mix
Description
This Sweet Salad Dressing Mix is a pantry staple that transforms simple oil and vinegar into a gourmet dressing with ease. The blend combines sugar for sweetness, salt for balance, and paprika for a hint of smokiness. Instant minced onion and dry mustard add depth and a subtle kick, while celery seed provides an aromatic, earthy note. Perfect for vinaigrettes, this mix ensures consistent flavor every time. It is ideal for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a bright accompaniment to grilled vegetables. Store the dry mix in an airtight container for months, then whisk with oil and vinegar whenever you crave a fresh, homemade dressing.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine sugar, salt, paprika, instant minced onion, dry mustard, and celery seed in a small bowl.
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Whisk the ingredients together until thoroughly blended and uniform in color.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 83.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4886.9mg204%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.0g8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 20.2g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* 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: Transfer the dry mix to an airtight container or glass jar. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Making the Dressing: To make the dressing, combine 1/2 cup of this mix with 3/4 cup vegetable oil and 1/4 cup vinegar in a glass jar. Shake vigorously until emulsified. Chill before serving.
Yield: This recipe makes approximately 1/2 cup of dry mix, which yields about 1 1/4 cups of finished dressing.
Variations: Adjust the sugar amount to taste for a less sweet profile, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
