Sweet Salad Dressing Mix

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.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Calories: 83.2

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

1/3 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Instant Minced Onion
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1 teaspoon Celery Seed

Directions

1
Combine sugar, salt, paprika, instant minced onion, dry mustard, and celery seed in a small bowl.
2
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.

Keywords: salad, dressing, mix, dry, sweet, tangy, vinaigrette, homemade, pantry, staple, onion, mustard, paprika, celery, seed, sugar, salt, vegan, easy

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/sweet-salad-dressing-mix/