Homemade Condiments

Ranch dressing is a popular condiment at my house.  That's usually the only salad dressing I'll buy simply because my kids won't eat any other kind.  Well, I get a little sick of the same thing over and over.  We were almost out of Ranch and it was time to do the grocery shopping again.  Looking through my pantry, I realized that I had two packets of Italian dressing mix.  OK, I have sour cream and mayo in the fridge.  I think I'll make some creamy Italian dressing.  Maybe the kids will like it since it looks like Ranch...

Creamy Italian Dressing

6T mayo (I used olive oil mayo)

2T reduced fat sour cream

2T lemon juice

2T white vinegar

1 packet Italian dressing mix

1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed

Put all ingredients in a jar with a screw top.  Shake until well combined.  Refrigerate.  Makes about 1 cup.

I also remembered that I have a recipe for Russian dressing.  It's super easy to make and I bet you have all of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge already.  Plus, when you make these at home, you know what's going in the dressing and you'll probably save a buck or two. 

Russian Dressing 

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup ketchup

1 T sugar

1 T vinegar

1 T lemon juice

1 tsp W-sauce

1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Place ingredients in a jar with a screw top.  Shake until well combined.  Refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 2/3 cup.