Dressing Mixes
COST SAVING
A substantial cost savings is realized when using a dressing mix; shipping heavy gallons of bottled dressing is costly.
EASILY CUSTOMIZED
Each of our mixes are easily customized during the blending process; simply add any additional ingredients that you wish at this time.
PRE-MIX
A dressing mix is the dry portion (pre-mix) of any bottled dressing found on the market today; you become the factory, the dressing maker when you choose to make your own dressing.
PRESERVATIVE FREE
Our dressing mixes are free of any preservatives as will be your finished dressing.
FAST
Prepared by you, our dry mixes blend up in an instant with your mixing ingredients.
CONSISTENT RESULTS
By choosing a dry-blend dressing mix your end product will be consistent time-after-time.
DRESSING MIXES
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use a dressing mix?
The use of a dressing mix offers a lower cost point over bottled dressings. Your dressing may be easily customized to create a signature dressing. Our mixes are preservative-free yielding made-in-house results. Start with a good dry mix product, the variations are limitless.
Can I save money by making salad dressing from a mix?
Yes, making dressings from a dry mix offers a substantial savings over the use of bottled dressings.
What is the shelf life of a dressing mix?
Because a dressing mix is packed in a dry form we claim that storage of up to and beyond twelve months is realistic; always store in a cool location.
May I modify the mixing ingredients/directions?
Yes, for example, some prefer the flavor of more or less vinegar. Altering the amount of water or vinegar is common place. Vinegar choice: choosing from the many types of vinegar you may easily create a unique flavor profile.
Can I customize my dressing mix?
Yes, you can easily add different and more ingredients as you like…anchovy, cheese, pepper, garlic, sugar, buttermilk, mayonnaise, milk and so forth.
How long will a prepared dressing last?
Under refrigeration, your dressing life will be equal to that of the mixing ingredients expiration dates. For example, milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk will last many days under refrigeration. Dressings prepared with water, vinegar, and oil will last many weeks when maintained at proper temperatures.
Will my finished dressing separate?
Our emulsifying dressings, those requiring the addition of water, vinegar, and oil contain natural vegetable gums. These gums assure that your finished dressing will not separate. Always follow mixing directions found on product label.
What type of mixer do I need?
For emulsifying dressings such as Caesar, Italian, or French we recommend the use of a table top bowl-type mixer with a wire whip. For non-emulsifying dressings like ranch, creamy garlic, or bleu cheese these may be prepared by hand in a large stainless steel bowl and a wire whip. However, the use of a bowl-type mixer saves plenty of time and effort.
OTHER PRODUCT CATEGORIES
CAESAR DRESSING MIX
Bursting with flavor not fillers as found in bottled dressings, our Caesar Dressing Mix is both deliciously creamy and rich. Packed with parmesan cheese, a tangy hint of lemon, and the subtle suggestion of anchovy, you’ll need to hold on as your taste buds will be delighted and anxious for more! With ample garlic, and the implication bleu cheese, you and your customers will long for this dressing today and tomorrow.
PACK & YIELD
Each case is packed with 12/15 ounce bags per case. Each bag makes 7 quarts of finished dressing.
HOW IT IS MADE
Our non-separating dressing is made with the addition of water, white vinegar and salad oil.
INGREDIENTS
HYDROLYZED PLANT PROTEIN, GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED BLEU CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SALT, SPICE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, WHEY SOLIDS, ARTIFICIAL ANCHOVY FLAVOR, OIL OF LEMON, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
MODIFICATIONS
There are several ways in which this mix can be modified during the blending process. Want more anchovy flavor? Sautee anchovies then add during the mixing process. Would you like the appearance of even more black pepper?
No problem, add a bit more of our course or butcher grind pepper during the mixing process. Do you like even more parmesan cheese? Simply add a little more grated parmesan cheese in the mixing process. Do you like a Caesar dressing with added mayonnaise? Just eliminate some vegetable oil and substitute mayonnaise. Modifying to meet your personal preference is so easy.
CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING MIX
Upon that very first bite your taste buds will enjoy the creamy sweetness offered by way of our Creamy Garlic Dressing Mix. But hold on there is more to come! In mere moments you will then take pleasure in the delicate afterglow of garlic followed by added hints of onion, lemon, and chives.
PACK & YIELD
Each case is packed with 12/12 ounce bags per case. Each bag makes 1 gallon of finished dressing Cream Garlic Dressing.
HOW IT IS MADE
Creamy Garlic is dissolved into water (a cost cutting option) milk, or buttermilk. Once the dry mix is dissolved you may then introduce a quality mayonnaise or a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream.
INGREDIENTS
SUGAR, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONION, LEMON JUICE POWDER (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, LEMON OIL, POLYSORBATE 80, PROPLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING), TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE), XANTHAN GUM, CHIVES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
MODIFICATIONS
There are several ways in which this mix can be modified during the blending process. An additional source of garlic may be added if that is your desire. For even more visual appeal added chives may be your ideal. To vary the ratios of mayonnaise to sour cream is always a great way to customize your finished product. Blend in parmesan cheese for a creamy parmesan garlic dressing.
GOURMET FRENCH DRESSING MIX
Our Gourmet French Dressing Mix is a true hybrid blending characteristics of Catalina and a traditional French dressing. When prepared, a delightful deeper red color will be the final appearance. Okay, now onto the flavors! Prepared with the addition of white vinegar, tomato paste, and salad oil, the dry ingredients in this mix will gratify your desire for an old-fashioned and delicious French dressing. In this dry mix you will sense a genius combination of tomato, brown sugar, garlic, and onion. Stand by for a subtle hint of added lemon juice and a few spices too hush-hush to divulge.
PACK & YIELD
Each case is packed with 12/24 ounce bags per case. Each bag makes 1 gallon of finished dressing.
HOW IT IS MADE
Our non-separating dressing is made with the addition of hot water, white vinegar, tomato paste, and salad oil.
INGREDIENTS
SUGAR, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, VEGETABLE GUMS, LEMON JUICE POWDER (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, LEMON JUICE WITH ADDED LEMON OIL), SPICES, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, CARAMEL POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (FD&C RED #40), SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
MODIFICATIONS
Our Gourmet French Dressing Mix may easily be turned into a delicious Thousand Island dressing in mere moments; and here is the recipe…
…to one gallon of prepared Gourmet French dressing, blend 2-quarts mayonnaise, and 4-cups of sweet pickle relish. You have just made a delicious Thousand Island dressing at a very low cost.
695 ITALIAN DRESSING MIX
First in our trio of Italian dressing mixes is our 695 Italian Dressing Mix; a traditional dressing mix in the purest of forms. In this blend we have mingled ever so just the right amounts of sugar and salt. We then added a time-honored combination of onion, bell peppers, and garlic that rounds out the flavor profile found in our 695.
PACK & YIELD
Each case is packed with 12/8 ounce bags per case. Each bag makes 1 gallon of finished dressing.
HOW IT IS MADE
Our non-separating dressing is made with the addition of water, vinegar of your choice, and salad oil.
INGREDIENTS
SUGAR, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, BLACK PEPPER, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM STEARATE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
MODIFICATIONS
Our 695 Italian Dressing Mix may easily modified to offer a variety of twists on Italian dressing. The simplest way to customize your dressing would be to alter your choice of vinegar. Try red wine vinegar for tradition. How about a blend of apple cider and wine vinegar for a change. Think outside-of-the-bottle, and try some appetizing raspberry vinegar for your special affairs.
FAT-FREE ITALIAN DRESSING MIX
Up next in our trio of Italian dressing mixes is our Fat-Free Italian Dressing Mix. You may ask yourself what the heck! How could this be? In preparation of this mix there is no use of any oil, hence, fat-free! Loaded with all the flavors that a fat-free product can have, you will taste a wonderful blend of sugars, salt, onion, garlic, bell peppers, and a few top secret spices and flavors added for the sake of flavor.
PACK & YIELD
Each case is packed with 18/14 ounce bags per case. Each bag makes 1 gallon of finished dressing.
HOW IT IS MADE
Our non-separating dressing is made with the addition of warm water, and vinegar of your choice.
INGREDIENTS
SUGAR, SALT, DEXTROSE, DEHYDTRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPERS SPICES, PARSLEY, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
MODIFICATIONS
You may easily customize your fat-free Italian dressing by changing up your choice in vinegars. This mix readily adapts to the infusion of red wine, balsamic, apple cider, and raspberry vinegars.
RIVA ITALIAN DRESSING MIX
The hallmark in our trio of Italian dressing mixes is Riva Italian Dressing Mix. Designed from the ground up, we have created one of the most, sensational, and outstanding, Italian dressing mixes ever. With flavor kicked up from a serious percentage of garlic, this blend of sweetness and a host of serious flavor-producing associates offers an inimitable flavor profile.
PACK & YIELD
Each case is packed with 12/8 ounce bags per case. Each bag makes 1 gallon of finished dressing.
HOW IT IS MADE
Our non-separating dressing is made with the addition of water, vinegar of your choice, and salad oil.
INGREDIENTS
SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BLACK PEPPER, DEHYDRATED CARROTS, DEHYDRATED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, LEMON JUICE POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, CALCIUM STEARATE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
MODIFICATIONS
Our RIVA ITALIAN DRESSING MIX forms the foundation of any dressing that you may possibly dream of…
- Straight Up: Play it straight with the addition of red wine vinegar.
- Balsamic Vinaigrette: RIVA blends with passion when added to dark or white balsamic vinegar.
- Peach Balsamic: Prepare RIVA with peach white balsamic vinegar and peach melba sauce and for a treat your customers will weep over.
- Raspberry Balsamic: Wishing for a raspberry vinaigrette? Prepare RIVA with raspberry vinegar and raspberry melba sauce…how nice for a change.
- Strawberry Balsamic: Prepare RIVA with strawberry vinegar, and strawberry melba sauce for a summer dressing from which memories are made.
- Honey Poppy Seed: Prepared with red wine vinegar RIVA ITALIAN can serve as the foundation to an incredible honey-poppy seed dressing. Prepare with red wine vinegar, add 1.5 to 2 pounds raw honey, 1-cup poppy seeds, and optional 8-ounces sugar.
Marinade: RIVA ITALIAN, when prepared, makes for an incredible meat marinade.
BLEU CHEESE DRESSING MIX
Our premium Bleu Cheese Dressing Mix contains the maximum percentage of aged bleu cheese powder allowed by human taste buds. To complete our creation we’ve added a concentrated bleu cheese flavoring, a special tang from vinegar powder, sweetness from fine sugars plus delicate amounts of onion, garlic, and mustard, which ultimately create one outstanding bleu cheese dressing.
PACK & YIELD
Each case is packed with 8 10 OZ bags per case. Each bag makes 1 gallon of finished dressing Bleu Cheese Dressing.
HOW IT IS MADE
Our Bleu Cheese dressing mix is prepared with the addition of milk, mayonnaise, and sour cream. We then recommend the option of adding 1 to 2 pounds of bleu cheese crumbles.
INGREDIENTS
BLEU CHEESE POWDER (MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE ), SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, WHEY POWDER, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MUSTARD POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM STEARATE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
MODIFICATIONS
You may omit the added bleu cheese crumbles if you so choose; some do this when serving as a celery dip or when adding to a sandwich entree.
RANCH DRESSING MIX
Gold’n Kettle’s Ranch Dressing Mix is perfect blend of salt, garlic, onion, mustard, chives, and other superb spices, that when mixed with your buttermilk and mayonnaise come together to form a mouth-watering and esteemed ranch dressing.
PACK & YIELD
Each case is packed with 24/3 ounce bags per case. Each bag makes 1 gallon of finished Ranch Dressing.
HOW IT IS MADE
Our Ranch Dressing Mix is prepared with the addition of buttermilk, and mayonnaise.
INGREDIENTS
SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SOYBEAN OIL, XANTHAN GUM, CALCIUM STEARATE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
MODIFICATIONS
Many variations may be achieved through the changing of mixing ingredients. Buttermilk is our go-to beginning but this may be changed to any form of milk.
Mayonnaise is stated on our label mixing directions but a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream may be substituted if that is your desire.