Make-It Yourself Ranch Dressing Mix

30 squares of saltine crackers

½ cup dried minced onion

¼ cup garlic salt

½ cup garlic powder

1 cup dried parsley flakes

2 Tablespoons dried dill weed

¼ cup onion salt

½ cup onion powder

Crush the cracker squares with a rolling pin.  Put in a blender along with the parlsey flakes, minced onion and dill weed and process to a fine powder.

Pour the powdered ingredients intoa  1-quart bowl (or larger), add the onion/garlic salts and powders.  Use a wire whisk to thoroughly mix the ingredients.

Pour the well- blended ingredients into a container with a tight lid.   Store at room temperature. Use within one year.

To make the dressing:  Combine 1 Tablespoon of the mix with 1 cup of buttermilk and 1 cup of mayonnaise.