Where can I find the supplies to make this a gift?

You can find the jars, boxes, and crinkled packing paper on Amazon. I have linked them below.

Can I use any olive oil for this zesty Italian dressing?

Yes! I like using extra virgin olive oil because it's on the lighter side. But use whichever you prefer.

Is this salad dressing healthy?

Yes! When mixed with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and water as stated in the recipe above, it's just 53 calories per 2 tablespoons of dressing!

Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing Mix

Name: Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 ½ tablespoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons dried onions; 1 1/2 teaspoons dehydrated garlic; 1/3 cup dried oregano; 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1/2 tablespoon dried basil; 3 tablespoons dried parsley; 2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 1-2 tablespoons Monk Fruit or coconut sugar depending on the desired sweetness; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Salt (or less if you are sensitive to salt); 1 tsp celery seed; OPTIONAL: 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; This will give it a little spice. If you are sensitive, omit

a mason jar filled with zesty italian seasoning mix

Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing Seasoning

A delicious, homemade zesty Italian seasoning mix that makes a cute, simple DIY gift, or an awesome salad dressing! Includes a free printable recipe PDF to go along with the gift.

Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 3/4 cups of seasoning 1x

Ingredients

Scale

3 tablespoons garlic powder
2 ½ tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried onions
1 1/2 teaspoons dehydrated garlic
1/3 cup dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
3 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1–2 tablespoons Monk Fruit or coconut sugar depending on the desired sweetness
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Salt (or less if you are sensitive to salt)
1 tsp celery seed
OPTIONAL: 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; This will give it a little spice. If you are sensitive, omit

Instructions

Layer all the ingredients into a mason jar.
Leave it layered if you are wanting to give it as a gif or mix it up if you are wanting to use it right away.
To make homemade Italian dressing: Mix together 2 tablespoons of Zesty Italian Seasoning with 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup light olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of water.

Equipment

Jars with Lid

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Monk Fruit

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Notes

Storage: Stores for up to 6-7 months in the pantry in an airtight container.
Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe: Mix together 2 tablespoons of Zesty Italian Seasoning with 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup light olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of water.
Other Uses: This spice blend is also great for pork chops, chicken breasts, veggies, pasta sauces, pasta salads, and more.
Simple DIY Gift: Add this mixture to a mason jar with a twine bow. Package in a basket along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and printable PDF instructions on how to make it into a dressing.
Nutrition Facts: Please note the nutrition facts below account for the dry seasoning mix alone.

Author: Ashley McCrary
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: sauces/seasoning
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: Italian seasoning mix, zesty Italian

Find it online: https://healthylittlepeach.com/zesty-italian-dressing-mix/