Valley Ranch Dresssing Recipe

For Dry Mix:
In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine salt, MSG, parsley, garlic powder, pepper and onion powder. Mix well. Store in airtight container.(Will keep for months).

To prepare 2 cups salad dressing;
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup buttermilk and 3-1/4 teaspoons dry mix. Stir to combine well. Refrigerate, covered, for 24 hours to let flavors blend. Stir well just before serving.

Variations:
Blue cheese:
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese to 2 cups basic dressing.

Creamy Italian:
Add a dash of cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon crushed, dried Italian seasoning to 2 cups basic dressing.

Herb:
Add 1 tablespoon chopped chives and 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed tarragon leaves to 2 cups basic dressing.