favorite fat free salad dressing?

khoshma

I once had an amazing Fat Free Ranch which was the Walmart brand - better than Hidden Valley Ranch! - but last night I went and they were out. Anyone have favorite Fat Free salad dressings? Thankya!

melsinct

Watch out for fat free dressings. Besides having a questionable ingredient list filled with things I can't pronounce, they add loads of sugar (or sugar substitute) and sodium to make up for the lack of flavor due to the missing fat. I find it much tastier to use less of the full fat or light stuff. You can always thin out the creamy full fat dressings with a little water or milk to make them coat better but still use less.

cboutin89

1.Raspberry walnut vinagrete
2.Caesar with olive oil dressing
3.French

babyfatstarteditall

Why not make your own dressing of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Mrs. Dash, a pinch of Splenda, crushed garlic, onion powder. Mix in a small jar, keep in the fridge. Tastes great, fat free, and is cheap and better for you.

mtiheartmuscle

Watch out for fat free dressings. Besides having a questionable ingredient list filled with things I can't pronounce, they add loads of sugar (or sugar substitute) and sodium to make up for the lack of flavor due to the missing fat. I find it much tastier to use less of the full fat or light stuff. You can always thin out the creamy full fat dressings with a little water or milk to make them coat better but still use less.

I second what he said. Aim for low fat or google and make your own dressing from scratch. I tend to stick with EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

jamiem1102

Pepperoncini juice.

jasonp_ritzert

Malt vinegar, pinch of salt and lots of ground pepper works for me.

SStrauss79

I don't have a good fat free because I tend to agree with the other poster's regarding FF, however, a great option is Bolthouse Farms yogurt dressings. They are in the refrigerated section and they have several varieties. Low cal and very tasty. My favorite in the Blue Cheese.

Rachlmale

I like my salads completely naked!

Aleph13

Fat free is a no no for me. If they're taking the fat out then the chances are they are putting something far worse in it's place! Fat is natural and OK in small amounts and there are GOOD fats out there.
I make a salad dressing using 3 parts extra virgin olive oil with one part white balsammic vinegar, a squeeze of lemo, a bit of mustard and a pich of salt and pepper. U can add chilli or garlic as well... tasty, healthy and low fat. THe fat in olive oil is good fat that your body needs. People tend to think fat free means healthy but it doesn't ... just eat the right fats :-)

khoshma

wow eveyrone here just blew my mind!!! thanks soooo much, i love everyones replies! I will def be going with the light and staying away from fat free...now that u guys bring it up, it totes magotes makes sense. thanks so much guys!!!

714rah714

I don't have a good fat free because I tend to agree with the other poster's regarding FF, however, a great option is Bolthouse Farms yogurt dressings. They are in the refrigerated section and they have several varieties. Low cal and very tasty. My favorite in the Blue Cheese.

I use Bolthouse Farms also, their Raspberry Merlot Vinaigrette is awesome

MMark2012

Watch out for fat free dressings. Besides having a questionable ingredient list filled with things I can't pronounce, they add loads of sugar (or sugar substitute) and sodium to make up for the lack of flavor due to the missing fat. I find it much tastier to use less of the full fat or light stuff. You can always thin out the creamy full fat dressings with a little water or milk to make them coat better but still use less.

I third this quote!
I gave up fat-free products including salad dressings over 10 yrs ago!
Try and use regular dressings(good fats), just less of them!
I like virgin coconut oil(1/2 tsp) or olive oil, drizzled. They give good flavor and are "good" fats in small quantities. Add whatever spices after that you may want.
The "rage" is different flavors of vinegars! Try a couple and find a favorite! They have no calories at all usually!

foodie99

I like the Kraft Catalina in light or fat free.

alaskaang

I make all of my own dressings. For fat free:

Fresh pico de gallo
Salsa
Lemon juice, garlic and cilantro
Balsamic vinegar
Just salt and pepper

My favorites are about half olive oil and half citrus

Also, if you are adding protein to your salad, heavily spiced do not always need additional dressing - I.e. taco meat or curry rubbed chicken.

FredDoyle

I just log the raw bacon and use the rendered fat to mix my caesar dressing. :laugh:

ki4yxo

I make fresh beets in the pressure cooker,
then take the water, and mix it with Good
Seasons Italian Seasoning, and balsamic...

amann1976

1.Raspberry walnut vinagrete
2.Caesar with olive oil dressing
3.French

call me slow but how can anything with the word "oil" in it be fat free?????

DaBigChief

Watch out for fat free dressings. Besides having a questionable ingredient list filled with things I can't pronounce, they add loads of sugar (or sugar substitute) and sodium to make up for the lack of flavor due to the missing fat. I find it much tastier to use less of the full fat or light stuff. You can always thin out the creamy full fat dressings with a little water or milk to make them coat better but still use less.

^^^^^this^^^^^^

Pangui

I don't believe there is such a thing as "healthy" oils. Fats should be consumed in or close to their natural state, rather than processed and stripped of fiber and nutrients. It's better to eat an olive than olive oil.

Many posters have touched upon the best alternative, which is to make your own dressing from natural ingredients at home. In a pinch, or when I am missing some ingredients, I like Maple Grove Farms Fat Free Honey Dijon dressing. It does have sugar, but it's free from HFCS.

http://www.maplegrove.com/product_detail.asp?pid=20

dearly4ever

italian dressing or bolthouse

kristen6022

Aldi Fat Free Zesty Italian

Ready2Rock206

I like the Kraft Catalina in light or fat free.

^^^My favorite