Healthy Low Cal Salad Dressing Recipes?

aquitania

Hello guys!

Do you know of some good low cal salad dressing recipes? In my family we've always eaten it with oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and herbs. It's not that it's not yummy, but it gets boring with time. :-)

All possible combinations are welcome!

Thanks! :-)

acpgee

Some reduced fat dressings I use are:

Light ranch: 2/3 buttermilk, 1/3 mayonnaise, garlic salt, herbs

Asian: 1/3 hazelnut or walnut oil, 1/3 soy sauce, 1/3 balsamic vinegar

Less oil than a normal vinaigrette which is typically 1/4 vinegar to 3/4 olive oil.

nj303

I fond a commercial Product by a company named Litehouse refrigerated in the produce aisle of my grocery Store. They have several Organic offerings but the one I like best is Raspberry-Lime, You can actually taste the Lime and the raspberry in every bite. Here is the good news: 40 calories!! You can live with that for a little something different!

deceived1

I fond a commercial Product by a company named Litehouse refrigerated in the produce aisle of my grocery Store. They have several Organic offerings but the one I like best is Raspberry-Lime, You can actually taste the Lime and the raspberry in every bite. Here is the good news: 40 calories!! You can live with that for a little something different!

Litehouse is really expensive, but DELICIOUS. Their ranch is just too good.

brit_ks_89

1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
2 tsp of mustard
a dash of pepper
a dash of garlic
a dash of oregano

shake or mix well and BOOM!

honestly i stopped using salad dressing

i love this salad - try it sometime

a big hand full of spinach - 2tbps of dried cranberries, 1/8 cup of blue cheese, 1/8 cup of walnuts, 1 tangerine - mix it together and enjoy

benol1

Extra virgin olive oil
lemon juice
salt
pepper

Its very simple and very good.

brit_ks_89

Extra virgin olive oil
lemon juice
salt
pepper

Its very simple and very good.

that sounds good - minus the salt :] I AM GOING TO TRY IT !

blu_meanie_ca

3 parts 0% yogurt (if you want low cal, otherwise and % plain)
1 part mayo
at least
1 tbs hungarian (smoked) paprika
1 tbs dill
1/2 tbs chives
salt
pepper
1 tsp cayenne (optional)

adjust to taste (I like more paprika and dill)

MSeel1984

Here's one of my favorites that I made up

1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp lemon Juice
1-2 Tbsp dijon mustard (the kind with the seeds is best)
1/2-1 Tbsp honey
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 clove minced garlic

Mix until well incorporated. Very versatile and tasty!

fit4lifeUcan2

I suck at making my own salad dressings so I take the kens lite dressings and water it down. I think most of their lite dressings are only 70 cals anyway for 2 tablespoons.

kcritter77

Bump for later

ccolorado

1/2 c blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1T maple syrup
1T dijon
ground pepper
1/8 c olive oil

Mix in a blender or magic bullet. Makes a whole bunch. Its a delicious blueberry vinagrette - good with a salad of spinach, blueberries, feta and nuts/chicken!

lorenzoinlr

Parmesan GInger Mustard Dressing

1 tbsp. Chinese mustard powder or English dry mustard
2 1/4 tsp. cold water
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
4 1/2 tsp. light soy sauce
4 1/2 tsp. finely shredded ginger
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. Oriental sesame oil
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/8-1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
2 tsp. finely shredded preserved red ginger

sarah3333

I just use red wine vinegar. I really like it and it doesn't contain sodium

MSeel1984

Here's another I use for caprese on a regular basis

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste

I serve this on lots of different salads, but one of our favorites is a bed of mesculin greens with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and small slices of fresh mozzarella. Top off with freshly torn basil leaves and dressing. My hubby's favorite salad.

Doodlewhopper

Greek Dressing

About 55 cals per tbs

• 1 cup olive oil
• 2-3/4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2-3/4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2-3/4 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
• 1-1/3 cups red wine vinegar

This is a very good dressing & it has a long shelf life.
The trick to keeping it from separating is to put everything in the blender except the oil & herbs.
Run the blender on medium high and very slowly drizzle the oil to emulsify.
Stop the blender, add herbs and pulse once or twice.

I use this on chicken & baked potatoes also. This will knock your socks off.

crystalcubria

Kind of an Asian style dressing I recently fell in love with...

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic (or however much u like)
1 tsp chopped ginger (however much u like)

Makes 64 tbsp's
20 calories per. tbsp

Welcome2theHellmouth

Awesome Honey mustard:
6oz container of plain Greek yogurt 1.5 tbs of honey 1tbs mustard 1/2 tbs of lemon juice onion powder and garlic powder to taste. You can add a little stevia or salt if want.

It's great on salad or dipping chicken!

MoniMoni2u

Here's one of my favorites that I made up

1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp lemon Juice
1-2 Tbsp dijon mustard (the kind with the seeds is best)
1/2-1 Tbsp honey
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 clove minced garlic

Mix until well incorporated. Very versatile and tasty!

My family loves this dressing! It is wonderful on a spinach salad. It is part of our Christmas tradition (but we eat it anytime! LOL.) Spinach, craisins, green onions, toasted pecans and this dressing. Just a nice, light, easy salad to go with our prime rib for dinner.

MoniMoni2u

3 parts 0% yogurt (if you want low cal, otherwise and % plain)
1 part mayo
at least
1 tbs hungarian (smoked) paprika
1 tbs dill
1/2 tbs chives
salt
pepper
1 tsp cayenne (optional)

adjust to taste (I like more paprika and dill)

To handle this much seasoning, how much yogurt are you starting with???? Please.

goforkissy

Bumping to try!

onehurt

Lots of good sounding recipes!! Thanks!

Mark

UKMarjie

Mock Ceasar:

Fat free yoghurt
Lemon juice
Salt
Pepper to taste

I add garlic croutons which I save for. Delish!

Mojamabo

I dont make my own but i found maple grove sugar free raspberry vinaigrette. Its great and only 5 calories per 2 tbsp. I was worried itd be tart without sugar but its not. My five yo even likes it.

aquitania

Wow guys, thank you so so much! Now i have to try them all!!! :-) :flowerforyou:

lauridye

Maple Grove sugar free raspberry vinaigrette is VERY good & only 5 calories for 2 Tbls. No making involed. There are also other flavors just as good.

frostbitefingertips

personally, i really enjoy putting salsa on my salads instead of salad dressing. It is really yummy and the kind i get is only 10 calories per tablespoon

35again

Bump ty

maddiequinlan

bump