Instead of using a packet of Italian dressing mix, try making your own with fresh herbs and white wine vinegar. Recently I stumbled upon a timeless treasure – the recipe for Olive Garden’s ...
just use any three providing they are slightly different in colour. The same goes for the vinegar - simple white wine vinegar will also work in the dressing.
Now it may seem like a waste to buy a whole bottle of wine just to put half a cup in the dressing. Trust me, though, it really makes for a fantastic salad. Plus you have your beverage taken care of.