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PaigeReneeH
PaigeReneeH Posts: 12
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
When I eat salads the ONLY dressing I use is Ranch Dressing.. Is there a substitute anyone else is using??
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  • akadrea
    akadrea Posts: 85 Member
    There are dressings that are made with yogurt that I really like - they're refrigerated near the salad section in the grocery store - they have like 1/2 the calories and taste great!
  • doiexist1987
    doiexist1987 Posts: 6 Member
    ranch dressing powder is a great thing. I use it to flavor a lot of food (mmm...buffalo ranch chicken bits) anyways for 0.5 tsp it is only 5 calories, and would make an amazing dressing alternative if you like salads with moist veggies such as tomatoes or cucumbers. Also I can imagine it would work well if you use a little water on the salad too to help it stick better.
  • Sublog
    Sublog Posts: 1,296 Member
    When I eat salads the ONLY dressing I use is Ranch Dressing.. Is there a substitute anyone else is using??

    Try mixing plain greek yogurt *fat free)t with ranch packets. Maybe mix in some splenda if needed for taste.

    Thank me later.
  • PaigeReneeH
    PaigeReneeH Posts: 12
    Oh that sounds awesome! I'll have to try that out! Thanks so much!
  • sdrawkcabynot
    sdrawkcabynot Posts: 462 Member
    Oh that sounds awesome! I'll have to try that out! Thanks so much!

    I have done the greek yogurt and ranch mix... It can be a little thick, so add just a tablespoon of almond milk or skim milk to water it down.
  • PaigeReneeH
    PaigeReneeH Posts: 12
    Oh yum! Im going to try that out! Thanks!!
  • dedication6
    dedication6 Posts: 184 Member
    I make my own with plain greek yogurt and dry ranch. You could enjoy an entire cup of it for around 170 calories (if you really wanted to). I also use it for a veggie dip.
  • Cindym82
    Cindym82 Posts: 1,245 Member
    hidden valley light ranch is 70 calories for 2 tbs....or one of the companies make a ranch dressing in a spray thing and its really low calorie
  • elysecea
    elysecea Posts: 161 Member
    I buy the light hidden valley ranch and then I add some salsa and some wholly guacamole!!! It is awesome!!!
  • mdailey93
    mdailey93 Posts: 95
    I eat ranch made with yogurt... But I've never made my own with greek yogurt. I'll have to try that.
  • Lrt4uk
    Lrt4uk Posts: 174
    holy moly, i thought my ranch days were over! I'm getting used to and do enjoy balsamic vin., but I miss my ranch!

    I'm SO going to try this! thanks!
  • sdrawkcabynot
    sdrawkcabynot Posts: 462 Member
    Oh and one more thing - get the little bitty zip loc Tupperware containers - and they are the perfect size to put your own dressing in and take into restaurants. I know it's not the norm - but hey - gotta look out for yourself :D

    http://www.ziploc.com/Products/Pages/TwistLocContainers.aspx?SizeName=Small

    These work well!
  • craziedazie
    craziedazie Posts: 185 Member
    I buy the light hidden valley ranch and then I add some salsa and some wholly guacamole!!! It is awesome!!!

    love the wholly guacamole 100 calorie packs!
  • amybrauch
    amybrauch Posts: 250 Member
    Here is a recipe I saw on this site a long time ago that I saved. I have yet to try it but I think it is a great idea.


    Take a container of fat free cottage cheese and place in a food processor and process and smooth about 2 minutets.
    Add a pack of ranch dressing mix and process until blended.

    serving size
    1/2 cup
    calories 80
    protein 14g
    sugar 4g
    sodium 390mg
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    I use this recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/ranch-dressing-ii/detail.aspx

    I leave out the salt and thin it out with a little bit of buttermilk. It has a lot less sodium (108 mg in about a 2T serving) and is delicious as a dip or dressing!
  • ❤lindsay❤dawn❤
    ❤lindsay❤dawn❤ Posts: 443
    *bump*
  • craziedazie
    craziedazie Posts: 185 Member
    hidden valley light ranch is 70 calories for 2 tbs....or one of the companies make a ranch dressing in a spray thing and its really low calorie

    How does the light ranch taste in comparison to fat free ranch? I cannot stand the fat free - it tastes NOTHING like ranch.
  • TNAJackson
    TNAJackson Posts: 686 Member
    Wishbone makes a Ranch spray dressing... 2 calories per spray. Not too bad either. :happy:
  • ginnylee74
    ginnylee74 Posts: 398 Member
    Here is a recipe I saw on this site a long time ago that I saved. I have yet to try it but I think it is a great idea.


    Take a container of fat free cottage cheese and place in a food processor and process and smooth about 2 minutets.
    Add a pack of ranch dressing mix and process until blended.


    serving size
    1/2 cup
    calories 80
    protein 14g
    sugar 4g
    sodium 390mg

    Wow now that really sounds good. Think I'll give it a try. I've been using Kens Raspberry Pecan. It's good but I miss my Ranch.

    The Lite Tastes soooo much better than the Fat Free Ranch.
  • zebraspots2069
    zebraspots2069 Posts: 213 Member
    ME TOO...i cant seem to get into any other...i have started using LESS but still..RANCH is it....

    Excellent topic...
  • onmyway31
    onmyway31 Posts: 66
    Maries yogurt dressing are awesome. They have many flavors to choose from, I just discovered them last week.
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I :heart: ranch!
  • carriem73
    carriem73 Posts: 333 Member
    you can also make a dressing with the dry ranch packets and 3 tbs red wine vinegar, 3 tbs balsamic and 2 tbs olive oil... add more of each at those ratios until you reach a flavor you like!
  • Mommy_x3
    Mommy_x3 Posts: 48
    I buy the light hidden valley ranch and then I add some salsa and some wholly guacamole!!! It is awesome!!!

    love the wholly guacamole 100 calorie packs!

    Now this sounds awesome!! Definitely trying this one!
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    Bolthouse Farms Classic Ranch yogurt dressing. You can't tell the difference. 2tbsp 45 calories.

    Look at yogurt dressings for subs on most any type of creamy salad dressing. I was a skeptic, but now a believer! YOGI RULES!
  • thamre
    thamre Posts: 629 Member
    BUMP
  • zebraspots2069
    zebraspots2069 Posts: 213 Member
    Wishbone makes a Ranch spray dressing... 2 calories per spray. Not too bad either. :happy:


    I'll have to try that out....
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    I use light ranch.. i think it's usually 70-90 calories per 2tbsp serving. Harris Teeter has a good light ranch, and walmart brand is OK.
  • daphnegetnfit
    daphnegetnfit Posts: 175
    When I eat salads the ONLY dressing I use is Ranch Dressing.. Is there a substitute anyone else is using??

    Try mixing plain greek yogurt *fat free)t with ranch packets. Maybe mix in some splenda if needed for taste.

    Thank me later.

    Hmm....gonna try that! :tongue:
  • mjsamee
    mjsamee Posts: 215 Member
    Wishbone makes a Ranch spray dressing... 2 calories per spray. Not too bad either. :happy:


    the sprays are disgusting!! as long as you drink plenty of water salt and pepper your salad and put a serving on ranch on side and dip your fork in it before each bite, you use WAYY less and your brain still registers the flavor and will not know the difference, I do it all the time its usually 45-60 calories for a huge plate of salad!! :bigsmile:
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