I am down to my last bottled salad dressing. I’ve been telling myself to ditch the store-bought ones and make my own from scratch. I’m starting with a copycat version of one of my favorite dressing packet mixes. It’s a Good Seasons Garlic and Herb Dressing Mix CopyCat Recipe!
Store bought dressing and packet mixes are easy and convenient. There are plenty of flavors and variations of favorites on the shelves so you never get bored. They’re also loaded with ingredients you don’t need, calorie heavy, not allergy friendly, and expensive.
Why This Garlic and Herb Dressing Mix is Better Than a Store Bought Mix
Here are a few reasons this Garlic and Herb Mix is better than the store bought variety.
- It’s Gluten Free – The Good Seasons version contains wheat
- You know what all the ingredients in the dressing are – This mix doesn’t have ingredients like sodium citrate and “spice”….whatever that is.
- You control the amount of the ingredients in your homemade version.
- It a great use for the dried spices in your pantry.
- You probably have all of the ingredients on hand already.
- This recipe makes a double batch of mix. That makes you a step ahead the next time you need a garlic and herb mix.
- The cost of the mix is pennies and a few minutes of your time.
- It’s not just a dressing mix! Keep reading for other ways to use this dressing
- Mix and store the dressing all in one container with this awesome Oxo Dressing Shaker. It’s perfect for mixing up marinades as well!
What Substitutions Can Be Made to the Garlic and Herb Dressing Mix?
Here are some easy substitutions for this dressing mix. Make it the way you want it!
- Add some zip with a little bit of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Easily adjust any ingredient to make it more garlicky, less herby, less salty, or more sweet.
- If you’re making it to use immediately, use some fresh herbs in place of the dried. Use approximately three times fresh herbs as you would dried. 1 teaspoon dried herbs equals 1 Tablespoon fresh herbs
- Use your favorite vinegar. White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar are good substitutes for the white vinegar use in my recipe.
- Use a neutral cooking oil of your choice.
What Is a Neutral Cooking Oil?
When a recipe calls for a neutral cooking oil, it means using an oil that has very little flavor. You don’t want the oil overpowering the flavor of the dish and using a neutral oils lets you taste the flavor of the dish and its ingredients instead of the flavor of the oil.
What Cooking Oils are Neutral?
The following cooking oils are considered neutral.
- Vegetable Oil
- Canola Oil
- Safflower Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Peanut Oil
Garlic and Herb Dressing Mix Uses
This mix is great on salad, but here are some other things it works well with too!
- Use the dressing recipe for Pasta Salad
- Mix with Oil and lemon juice and use as a Marinade for Chicken
- Make garlic and herb butter – Mix some of the mix into a softened stick of butter and spread on bread. Broil for a few minutes until toasted.
- Garlic and herb cream cheese – Mix some dressing mix into softened cream cheese and use on bagels and crackers.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of dressing mix with 1 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of mayonnaise. Chill for the flavors to blend and use as a chip or vegetable dip.
- Roasted Potato wedges. Toss some olive oil and garlic and herb mix over the potato wedges or large chunks of potatoes. Roast in the oven until crisp.
Try making this garlic and herb dressing mix and see what you think about it. It’s just as easy (and tastier) as picking up a packet at the store and only takes a few minutes.
Other Salad and Dressing Recipes
Here are a few other salads and dressing recipes for you to try.
- Poppyseed Dressing – A classic dressing you don’t see very often.
- Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad – It’s AMAZING with the poppyseed dressing!
- Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad – This is a great summer side dish for a potluck or BBQ!
- Chickpea Salad with Black Beans and Feta – It’s perfect for a protein packed lunch!
Good Seasons Garlic and Herb Dressing Mix Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Dried Parsley
- 2 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Dried Mustard
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Dried Oregano
- ¼ tsp Dried Thyme
- ¼ tsp Celery Seed
Ingredients for Making Dressing
- 2 Tbs Dressing Mix
- 2 Tbs Water
- ¼ Cup White Vinegar
- ⅔ Cup Neutral Oil (Canola, Vegetable, Safflower, Grapeseed or Peanut)
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- Store in an airtight container.
To Make Dressing
- Put 2 Tablespoons of the dressing mix in a Salad Dressing Shaker or Small Mason Jar.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water and ¼ cup of white vinegar to the shaker.
- Close Shaker and shake up well to mix and dissolve the ingredients.
- Add oil to the mix and shake again until fully combined.
