Powdered Ranch dressing mix...can you make it?

[smfeet2001]

This has MSG!!! Boo hoo I use this all the time to make mashed red potatoes. Please tell me I can make this at home without the MSG. I just bought the package thinking it is ok. I looked at it and realized it has MSG.

Thanks

Holly

[Mom2boys]

Holly,
We order this from Frontier Foods for about 80 cents per package. It has no MSG. The company name is Simply Organic. You may want to try the health food store. I thought I saw a ranch dressing recipe on here. Link anyone?

[smfeet2001]

My in laws get their food from Simply Organic I think. I can ask them to order a batch for me. I didn't join because the cost is very high on the foods I would get. They only do Organic. Have you heard of Something Better Natural Foods co-op? A friend of mine gets hers from this place through a group with no extra charges such as an entrance charge for the group.

HOlly

[Katie]

I *think* the recipe for the ranch dressing is under the yogurt thread. I'm the one that posted it...let me take a look around.

[Katie]

Aha! It was under the "homemade dressings" thread.

Here's a recipe for Ranch Dressing:

5 tbl instant minced onion
4 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
7 tbl parsley flakes

Mix all together and store in a cool, dry place in a covered container. To prepare, combine 2 tbl of the mix with 1 cup mayo and 1 cup buttermilk. Sour cream may be substituted for the buttermilk.

Katie's revisions:

I cut the salt in half.
I've used granulated garlic with fine results.
I've used equal parts mayo and sour cream for a veggie dip.
I use plain non-fat yogurt as a substitute for sour cream.

[smfeet2001]

Thank You!!!!

Holly