Salad Dressings

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sunflowerbrandy
sunflowerbrandy Posts: 8
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Help- All the salad dressings Im eating are so high in calories. looking for something original not just fat free. I have done all the tips, milk or water mixed in, but the majority of them are still so high, Please help.. Thanks

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  • cadynappi
    cadynappi Posts: 63
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    I use Walden Farms sugar free. I have tried the ranch, bacon ranch, and thousand island. 40 to 45 calories, no sugar, and no carbs. They are great!
  • sunflowerbrandy
    sunflowerbrandy Posts: 8
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    Walden Farms? Im in WNY, can you be a bit more specific to where I could find these. Thanks
  • rmarie1017
    rmarie1017 Posts: 58 Member
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    I just recently tried the Bolthouse Farms EVOO Vinaigrette Classic Balsamic. It is not fat free, but it is low fat. There are 30 calories per 2 Tbsp serving. I really like it a lot.
  • cheri03
    cheri03 Posts: 172 Member
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    Ditto on Bolthouse, the yogurt based ones are fantastic and low in calorie, good ingredients. I didn't care for the new french one but otherwise all were good.
  • ljoynich
    ljoynich Posts: 4
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    Here are a few dressings, most are at Safeway. Asian Sesame is Great!

    2Tb servings

    Kraft Lite Done Right 1000 Island Dressing 60
    Kraft Lite Greek Vinaigrette w/ Oregano & Feta 60
    Cheese Dressing
    Litehouse Lite Caesar Dressing 70
    Litehouse Lite Ranch Dressing 60
    Litehouse Lite Salsa Dressing 60
    Maries Lite Ranch Dressing 2Tb 60
    Newmans Own Light Italian Dressing 60
    Open Nature Asian Sesame Dressing 35
    Safeway Light Italian Dressing 60
    Safeway Lite Ranch Dressing 60
    Safeway 1000 Island Lite Salad Dressing 60
    Wish-Bone Light Blue Cheese Dressing 60
    Wish-Bone Light Italian Dressing 60
    Wish-Bone Light Ranch Dressing 60
  • jerbear1962
    jerbear1962 Posts: 1,157 Member
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    I usually make my own dressings,
    I keep ketchup, mustard, light or fat free mayo, skim milk, seasonings, lemon or lime juices, vinegars, sunflower oils, Relish, fresh fruits or jellies and honey.
    I like
    Honey Mustard Dressing: 1 part Mustard, 1 part mayo, 1/2 part honey and 3 Tablespoons milk blended
    1000 Island: 1 part ketchup, 1 part relish, 1 part mayo, small diced onions, 1 t worchestershire sauce.
    Raspberry Vinegrette: Raspberry jelly or cooked Raspberries and vinegar with a little stevia or honey.
  • Moretakitty
    Moretakitty Posts: 168 Member
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    I do Newman's Own Light Balsalmic - 45 calories for 2 tablespoons. I often use 1 tablespoon and add Lemon or vinegar.

    I also get packaged dressings. 0 calories in some of Uncle Dan's dressings, and I don't prepare them as directed. I use vinegars and lemon juice instead and sprinkle on top.

    And as a change (I know you said you've tried this as well) I use my base (vinegars or lemon juice) and sprinkle different seasonings. like Dill, Celerey seed, Garlic, etc. etc whatever you like, the sky is the limit!
  • sunflowerbrandy
    sunflowerbrandy Posts: 8
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    Oh My Thanks!!!
    :wink:
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
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    calorie free dressing are at sprouts. thanks for reminding me! gonna throw some in my purse to have at the restaurant tonight!
  • lu136mickey
    lu136mickey Posts: 202
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    kraft free italian is very good
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
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    My new favorite is homemade:

    1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    1/2 tsp honey
    1 tsp spicy mustard

    Whisk together and pour on your salad!

    Only 37 calories!
  • Rita_1967
    Rita_1967 Posts: 18
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    I make a blueberry vinagrette which is so good...1/2 c blueberries, 1/4 c olive oil, 1/4 c vinegar, 1 tsp minced onion and 1 tsp sweetener, or honey, or sugar. Blend in food processor or blender.
  • jeffwells74
    jeffwells74 Posts: 1
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    best (homemade) Ranch dressing ever:
    1/2 cup greek yogurt (plain)
    1/2 cup olive oil mayo
    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    2 Tbs chopped chives
    1/2 tsp garlic salt
    Black pepper to taste
    (optional 1/4 cup jalapeños if you want it to be a spicy ranch)

    Blend in a food processor
  • Jg04811
    Jg04811 Posts: 102 Member
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    Ditto on Bolthouse, the yogurt based ones are fantastic and low in calorie, good ingredients. I didn't care for the new french one but otherwise all were good.

    I love these, I have been eating the Ranch salsa one...with only 45 calories and a little protein I am hooked.
  • Jenny_Lou20
    Jenny_Lou20 Posts: 60 Member
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    I don't know if anybody mentioned this yet but -


    Kraft - Catalina Lite - is 50 cals for 2Tbsp

    Also, if you have an Aldi's, they have a brand called Fit and Active, and they have a few dressings to choose from. I can't remember the calories off the top of my head since I'm at work...but you should go there and check them out if you have one.

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