Italian Dressing Mix
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 11:31am

Ingredients




1 teaspoon carrot, grated and chopped
1 teaspoon bell pepper, finely minced
3/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/8 tsp dried parsley
  Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp garlic, crushed
1/8 tsp onion powder
2 tsps sugar
  pinch ground oregano
1/4 cup  red wine vinegar
1/2 cup  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons water

Preparation

1 Place the carrot and bell pepper on a baking pan in the oven, set on 250 degrees for 45-60 minutes, or until all of the small pieces are completely dry, but not browned. 2 Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix can be stored in a sealed container indefinitely until needed. 3 When ready to use, pour vinegar into a cruet or jar. Add water, then the dressing mix. Seal and shake vigorously. Add olive oil and shake until well-blended.