Italian Salad Dressing Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.