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Italian Salad Dressing Mix
Recipe By : The Cook's Book of Uncommon Recipes

1/3 cup dry grated Parmesan (or Romano) cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon celery seeds (less if you prefer)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Mix ingredients and store in an air-tight container. Will keep for several months.

To use in an oil-and-vinegar dressing:
Mix 1 Tbsp mix with 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 Tbsp water, and 2/3 cup oil (or a combination of oils to equal this amount) in a covered container. Shake vigorously.

To use with mayonnaise or yogurt as a salad dressing:
Mix 1 Tbsp mix with 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 Tbsp water in a covered container. Shake vigorously.

To use with mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream as a dip:
Mix 1 Tbsp mix with 1/4 cup of spread. (You can also add some Dijon mustard and other herbs to your preference.) Serve with raw vegetables.