Which salad dressings do you use??

brannewmee
brannewmee Posts: 30 Member
I buy my salad dressings from the produce departments. They have the bolthouse dressings, the lighthouse dressings, and the panera dressings.They are the best tasting and very low calorie, usually about 60 calories per two tbls.
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  • kevingacke
    kevingacke Posts: 22 Member
    OPA - It is a greek yogurt based dressing. The Kalamata Feta is really good. Also 60 calories/2Tbls.
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    OPA is really good, second that. I use cottage cheese, too, not a dressing but it mixes nicely and low cal
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    I third the Opa dressings. The ranch is my favourite.
  • brannewmee
    brannewmee Posts: 30 Member
    kevingacke wrote: »
    OPA - It is a greek yogurt based dressing. The Kalamata Feta is really good. Also 60 calories/2Tbls.

    Omg that's my favorite also but was discontinued from safeway.
  • brannewmee
    brannewmee Posts: 30 Member
    OPA is really good, second that. I use cottage cheese, too, not a dressing but it mixes nicely and low cal

    Omg it's my favorite also but it was discontinued from safeway
  • brannewmee
    brannewmee Posts: 30 Member
    I third the Opa dressings. The ranch is my favourite.

    Omg it's my favorite also but it was discontinued from safeway
  • lanie89052
    lanie89052 Posts: 2 Member
    I make a very easy one. Don't even measure, just add to greens.
    White Balsamic from Trader Joe's, Dijon mustard & EVOO, pinch of salt & pepper. Just test amounts you like. I use a lot more balsamic then oil. Hope you enjoy
  • ybmagpye
    ybmagpye Posts: 11 Member
    My favorite dressings are Marie's sesame ginger dressing, and Marie's cole slaw yogurt dressing. Not that they are super low calorie at all, but they have high flavor concentrated enough to compensate for using lesser quantity on my salads. That is the opposite for many 'low fat' dressings that for my tastes are gawdawful and cause me to skip salads all together rather than bother with non-tasty veggies. I'd always rather have a moderate amount real food with real flavor over non-fat, no-sugar stuffs with Frankenstein flavors & ingredients.
  • CherryBerry0611
    CherryBerry0611 Posts: 20 Member
    My favorite is trader joes low fat Parmesan ranch dressing. Per 2 Tbsp. ,it has 30 cal and 1.5g of fat.
  • DorisSilver50
    DorisSilver50 Posts: 98 Member
    Salsa! Makes a great flavorful low calorie no fat dressing. Especially with black beans, feta cheese, tomatoes, banana peppers, chick peas and bell peppers on the salad:)
  • KPMFP
    KPMFP Posts: 6 Member
    I make my own! Sometimes i bottle a lot at once but usually i just make enough for what i am eating. Vinegar (apple cider or red) and lemon juice and cracked black pepper are the basics. I add crushed garlic and cayenne pepper or tabasco if i have them. I love it and its much healthier!
  • Nikion901
    Nikion901 Posts: 2,467 Member
    edited October 2015
    I like very simple dressing on my salad ... olive oil and cider vinegar ... I just dribble 1 T of oil over the top of the salad, then dribble on 1-1/2 T of vinegar over the oil. A sprinkle of sea salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper. .... I toss it about a bit with the fork as I'm eating it, and always have some left in the bottom of the bowl ... and I make a big salad.
  • ridge4mfp
    ridge4mfp Posts: 301 Member
    I like the Walden Farms sugar-free dressings, only 5 calories per tbsp. So far I like the Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Raspberry Vinaigrette, and just bought the 1000 Island (haven't tried it yet). They are really quite good.
  • KatyG1777
    KatyG1777 Posts: 1 Member
    Walden Farms also has calorie free dressings. I tried the bacon ranch, it is so-so, I will have to try the ^^^
  • RejsGirl
    RejsGirl Posts: 205 Member
    Opa Blue Cheese...that stuff is delicious.
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    seasoned white vinegar is wonderful on salads..i just add a bit of olive oil with it and add a squeeze of fresh lemon..and put some feta in my salad. The combination is great.
  • Ginny218
    Ginny218 Posts: 194 Member
    farmhouse pomegranate vinaigrette 2tbs 60cal 6g fat
    kraft zesty italian dressing fat free 2 tbs 15 cal sodium high 340mg
  • brannewmee
    brannewmee Posts: 30 Member
    Salsa! Makes a great flavorful low calorie no fat dressing. Especially with black beans, feta cheese, tomatoes, banana peppers, chick peas and bell peppers on the salad:)

    Sounds amazing!
  • brannewmee
    brannewmee Posts: 30 Member
    ridge4mfp wrote: »
    I like the Walden Farms sugar-free dressings, only 5 calories per tbsp. So far I like the Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Raspberry Vinaigrette, and just bought the 1000 Island (haven't tried it yet). They are really quite good.

    Haven't had these yet. But I'll give em a try
  • t_harp112
    t_harp112 Posts: 27 Member
    if you're looking for healthy, which you probably are, ones that you can see through tend to be better for you. stay away from creamy dressings as best as you can! hope I helped!
  • Corjogo
    Corjogo Posts: 201 Member
    I make my own. Vinaigrettes are easy and changing vinegar types, provides a lot of variety, Use honey or Spenda for sweetener whatever herbs and spices strike my fancy. Make ahead if I have a planned menu otherwise last minute. If I'm eating out - dressing on the side or lemon juice.
  • midge_m
    midge_m Posts: 1,085 Member
    edited November 2015
    I use straight balsamic vinegar from a specialty store here who specializes in just oil and vinegar. The vinegars have tons of flavor (they are infused with fruit and other flavors) and have 14 - 20 cals per tablespoon. I was there today and bought cranberry orange, black cherry and fig.
  • roxyish71
    roxyish71 Posts: 161 Member
    Panera poppyseed
  • pita7317
    pita7317 Posts: 1,437 Member
    OPA Blue Cheese. The best !
  • 64heyjude
    64heyjude Posts: 38 Member
    Luv this one. 68 cal. per 2 Tbsp.

    ORIENTAL DRESSING
    3 T. honey
    1 1/2 T. rice vinegar
    1/4 c. mayo
    1 t. dijon mustard
    1/8 t. sesame oil
    Mix well.
  • mustb60
    mustb60 Posts: 1,090 Member
    Greek yogurt, lemon juice+black pepper, coconut-coriander leaves paste, these are my preferred salad dressings.
  • hunneysue
    hunneysue Posts: 7 Member
    I love to take a tablespoon or two of bbq sauce and add some basalmic vinegar to it. I know it sounds crazy but on a salad with some black beans, corn and chicken it is so good. Other than that, I make up my own and never measure anything out (usually a ranch style with greek yogurt, garlic and some seasonings) but straight up red wine vinegar is good too.
  • Floridaman789
    Floridaman789 Posts: 109 Member
    I make my own organic strawberries olive oil apple cider vinegar. I also make a organic agave with organic mustard with onion powder and garlic powder.
  • chimpy123
    chimpy123 Posts: 40 Member
    I love the Bolthouse brand that are made with yogurt. Between 20-25 cal tbsp. and the flavours are awesome. Everything from Ranch to Mango Chipotle, I'm partial to the Salsa Ranch at the moment. Best homemade spicy chicken taco salad ever!
  • MarciBkonTrk
    MarciBkonTrk Posts: 310 Member
    I like to make my own dressings too. Usually a vinaigrette except that I reverse the ratio of vinegar and oil using 1 part oil to 3 parts vinegar. I use olive or canola oil for the oil. Depending on my mood I have a variety of vinegars...red wine, red wine pomegranate, white and dark balsamic, apple cider, champagne, rice, and plain white. I will also use a squeeze of citrus (orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit) if I have it, a little Dijon mustard, and a variety of herbs, spices, and other seasonings. If I want a creamy dressing I always use plain Greek yogurt as the base. I thin it with a little almond or cashew milk and add crumbles of blue or feta cheese, a little garlic, salt, and pepper. If I have tomato soup I mix it with a little Greek yogurt and make a "French" dressing. Or add a little less tomato soup and little more yogurt, stir in some relish and you've got 1000 Island.