Italian Salad Dressing

I decided to make home made salad dressing. I am not sure if I did it because I thought it would be cheaper or healthier- both are yet to be determined. I eat a salad everyday for lunch so it is definitely consumed.

6 tablespoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons garlic salt
3 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons dried parsley
3 tablespoons lemon pepper
3 tablespoons dried red and green bell pepper mix
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon celery salt

1. If you have trouble finding dried red and green bell pepper mix like I did, follow these simple steps. Dice fresh red and green peppers and place on parchment paper in a 200 degree oven with the door open. In about an hour, the pepper should be dry. Place in food processor to grind into flakes.

2. Place any of the larger spices into a food processor and blend to achieve a finer mix.

3. Mix all the ingredient and store in a tightly sealed container.

4. To prepare dressing, whisk 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix.