Good Seasons' Italian Salad Dressing

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1 tbsp instant minced onion (dehydrated onion flakes)
1 tbsp instant miced garlic (granulated garlic)
2 1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dehydrated sweet (bell) pepper flakes, see note
1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp monosodium glutamate, if desired
1/8 tsp paprika
1/16 tsp celery seed

1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp water
2/3 cup salad oil

In an electric blender, whirl together
the onion, garlic, salt, sugar, pepper flakes,
black pepper, mustard, monosodium glutimate,
paprika and celery seed until in fine particles.

Into a screwtop jar (large enough to leave
plenty of room for shaking) pour the vinegar,
water and seasoning mixture; shake well;
add oil; shake well.

Store in the refrigerator; shake thoroughly before
using.

Makes 1 cup

Note: The dehydrated sweet pepper flakes called
for come in jars and cans. These flakes,
from green bell peppers - perhaps intermingled
with a few flakes from red bell peppers - are
most widely available. (such as Penzeys.com)

However, dehydrated flakes from red bell
peppers alone are in some markets. Either the
green or red flakes may be used in the above recipe.

Source: Cecily Brownstone, A.P. Food Editor;
The Lewiston, ID - Journal newspaper, Nov 1, 1980