Do you love ranch dressing?

vieilleame
vieilleame Posts: 17 Member
edited November 12 in Recipes
I finally started using MFP regularly this week. I discovered that I was consuming HUNDREDS of calories due to ranch dressing alone! Even still... the thought of giving it up completely totally bummed me out. But then I found this by doing some Google research:


Just get the Hidden Valley ranch powder packet (70 calories in the whole thing) and mix it with a container of Daisy Light sour cream. It's delicious!


The best part? Only 50 calories in 2 tablespoons :)



Hope this helps you guys!
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  • hopefloatsup
    hopefloatsup Posts: 207 Member
    I am addicted to Ranch....only HIdden Valley. Does this taste just like the original Hidden Valley Ranch? I would so use it if it was even close! It's the one thing I just refuse to give up, but hate how high in calories it is!
  • aelarek
    aelarek Posts: 83 Member
    Oh my gosh. Gotta try it.
  • kayers26
    kayers26 Posts: 9
    You can also mix it with plain yogurt - same taste, fewer calories!
  • vieilleame
    vieilleame Posts: 17 Member
    The taste is distinctively Hidden Valley, so long as you can get used to the creaminess of the sour cream! I use it on sandwiches or as a dip for veggie pizza.

    It's definitely worth trying! I don't think you'll be disappointed :)
  • vieilleame
    vieilleame Posts: 17 Member
    I didn't even think about yogurt!!! What a fantastic idea. I'm going to try that next, thank you!!
  • 7funnygirl7
    7funnygirl7 Posts: 1,176
    Yummy....love this idea~ thanks!!!
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    another idea for you with a ranch packet...My family loves ranch flavor so I add 1/2 pack to 1lb ground turkey and it adds all the flavor of ranch without the added calories! tastes great in a wrap!! yummmy!
  • kayers26
    kayers26 Posts: 9
    if you use ranch on your salads, get the dressing packets and follow the directions to ake it as a dressing. it lasts for a couple weeks and is really delicious.
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    My friend told me mixing ranch seasoning into greek yogurt makes a great veggie dip. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm inclined to believe it...
  • carlyholly
    carlyholly Posts: 52
    My friend told me mixing ranch seasoning into greek yogurt makes a great veggie dip. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm inclined to believe it...

    It's soooo good.
  • mommymeg2
    mommymeg2 Posts: 145 Member
    If I make it at home I do healthier alternatives but when we go out (not often) I just go for the real thing. I had 4 TBS yesterday @ 257 calories and it was worth all 257 of them. :)
  • jbuntu
    jbuntu Posts: 54 Member
    For dressing, I use the Hidden Valley Ranch packet, 1 cup skim milk, and 1 cup plain (or even vanilla) greek yogurt. I keep it in one of those plastic squeeze bottles like they have at Subway. With the squeeze bottle you can evenly distribute it across your salad/veggie wrap and easily control the amount used.
  • RachelNichole85
    RachelNichole85 Posts: 39 Member
    I have the same problem! Thanks for the idea!! :)
  • RachelNichole85
    RachelNichole85 Posts: 39 Member
    I'm wondering if I would like it with the yogurt because I hate yogurt. But can you really taste it after adding the ranch packet?
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I hate ranch dressing but I have heard of putting the seasonings into non-fat, drained greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Maybe it has fewer calories or is creamier? I don't know. Glad you found an alternative for yourself though. Good planning!
  • Emili03
    Emili03 Posts: 164 Member
    I finally started using MFP regularly this week. I discovered that I was consuming HUNDREDS of calories due to ranch dressing alone! Even still... the thought of giving it up completely totally bummed me out. But then I found this by doing some Google research:


    Just get the Hidden Valley ranch powder packet (70 calories in the whole thing) and mix it with a container of Daisy Light sour cream. It's delicious!


    The best part? Only 50 calories in 2 tablespoons :)


    I do this too! Only, I use fat free sour cream, it does taste different but still satisfies my craving for ranch. The light sour cream does taste like the original though!


    Hope this helps you guys!
  • texastumbleweed1
    texastumbleweed1 Posts: 30
    Thank you so much for sharing. :drinker:
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    My friend is going to try to add some of the powder to cottage cheese too!! That might be yummy for a dip!
  • brismom070897
    brismom070897 Posts: 178 Member
    I use the HVR "buttermilk" pack, mixed with fat free butter milk and greek yogurt!! Yummo!
  • craziedazie
    craziedazie Posts: 185 Member
    I tried using it in yogurt and while it is healthier and it does the trick, it tastes so much better to me in the sour cream for some reason.
  • WorkoutMaine
    WorkoutMaine Posts: 91
    Walden Farms Ranch 0 calories. Havent tried it but love the 0 calorie blue cheese.
  • nicehormones
    nicehormones Posts: 503 Member
    omg yes. I used to eat ranch with everything... Pizza, fries, cheeseburgers, bread, you name it. I still eat it a lot with chicken and such. I just buy light and try to not drench my food in it. But I LOVE ranch! mmm
  • chippy83
    chippy83 Posts: 92 Member
    I'm also a ranch lover, and I now only buy Bolthouse Farms Classic Ranch Yogurt Dressing.
    I find it to be even more wonderful than Hidden Valley-- nicer texture and more flavor!!

    Nutrition Facts for 2 Tablespoons:
    45 calories (30 from fat)
    3g fat
    0.5 saturated fat
    5mg cholesterol
    270mg sodium
    3g carbohydrates
    0 fiber
    2g sugar
    1g protein
  • kayers26
    kayers26 Posts: 9
    They only difference between using sour cream vs. yogurt is the texture. The sour cream mix is a little creamier, but other than that there isn't any difference.
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    I do half light sour cream and half light mayo + the ranch dip mix. I actually have a different brand my mom got somewhere (not Hidden Valley) but I've got a whole jar of the ranch powder and I only use 1-2 teaspoons of it for 2 cups of dip. I use it as dressing too, so good!
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    Bolthouse Farms makes a yogurt ranch dressing that tastes very similar to HVR. I use nothing else, cuz it's YUMMY!!
  • pokeelyy
    pokeelyy Posts: 34 Member
    I know a ranch dressing that only has 15 CALORIES per 2 TABLESPOONS! :D

    12 oz (1 package) silken-firm or lite silken-firm tofu (such as Mori-Nu)
    3/4 tsp each garlic powder and onion powder
    1 tsp dry dill
    1/3 cup water, or more or less depending on desired thickness (I use 100g)
    scant 2T apple-cider vinegar
    1 and 1/2 vegetable broth cubes (I use Rapunzel brand. You can use more or less, depending on desired saltiness.)
    2 T low-fat Veganaise (or regular) (If you leave this out, you’ll still have a nice dressing, but it won’t be nearly as yummy!)

    Combine all ingredients, and blend until creamy. (I use a Magic Bullet.)
  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
    Mix it with Fage Greek Yogurt instead. WAYYYYY more protein than sour cream.
  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
    For dressing, I use the Hidden Valley Ranch packet, 1 cup skim milk, and 1 cup plain (or even vanilla) greek yogurt. I keep it in one of those plastic squeeze bottles like they have at Subway. With the squeeze bottle you can evenly distribute it across your salad/veggie wrap and easily control the amount used.

    Great idea about the squeeze bottle. Hadn't thought about that. I love my Fage yogurt. Protein Power!! :)
  • Lance_K
    Lance_K Posts: 104 Member
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