Ranch Dressing Mix

This ranch style dressing mix is similar to the purchased envelopes. When you're in a pinch and don't have the real thing, try this substitute! Use the mixture to make dip or salad dressing, or sprinkle over a salad as a seasoning.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients and store in a tightly covered container or sealed food storage bag.

Top make dressing:
To 1 cup mayonnaise, add 1 tablespoon of the dry mixture and 1 cup of buttermilk; blend well.

To make dip:
Mix 1 tablespoon of the dry mixture with 8 ounces of plain yogurt.

Makes about 1/2 cup of dry mixture.