Salad Dressings?

mrook2009
mrook2009 Posts: 64 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I really want to eat more salads, but the only kind of dressing that I found that I like is Dorothy Lynch (Reduced fat of course). :) Does anybody out there have any suggestions on dressings that are good and that I should try? :o)
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  • lady_jessi
    lady_jessi Posts: 77 Member
    I try to stay away from soy oil, so I like the Simply Dressed stuff. I also make my own zesty Italian which is yummy. I get tired of having it all the time, but my kids won't touch a salad that has anything but "the sauce I make" on it. lol

    It's nothing fancy. I just googled zesty Italian dressing recipe.
  • _stephanie0
    _stephanie0 Posts: 708 Member
    i try to eat natural foods so i use:

    olive oil+vinegar
    MOST COMMONLY i microwave frozen strawberries and let them chill overnight and use them as a dressing, so good!!

    used to use Kraft Raspberry Vinaigrette so good
  • rachelerwin
    rachelerwin Posts: 140 Member
    Bolthouse Farms makes good dressings. Low calorie too.
  • zebisis
    zebisis Posts: 157
    I like Drew's Shiitake Ginger. Nearly 0 carbs and LOTS of flavor!!


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  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    I put the dressing on the side and just dip the salad in it as I eat. I've found that uses a lot less than if you just pour it all on top.
  • santanagirl95
    santanagirl95 Posts: 11
    I buy the Fat free Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing... I measure it out, 1 serving is 2 Tablespoons, I use 4 Tablespoons... Its only 15 calories per serving... I also put my salad in a container with a lid and shake it after I put on the dressing so Its evenly distributed... For being an EX Ranch girl... ( I used to eat Ranch on EVERYTHING ) Its really good... I have gone back and tasted a little Ranch with some carrots, now that I'm just maintaining... and Honestly... Ranch is Gross now. lol Zesty Italian all the way! :)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I'm not a huge salad fan, but when I eat one I usually make my own dressing. It's super simple to make a dressing. Just start with olive oil and vinegar then add whatever spices suit you. I use a variety of vinegars, depending on my mood and what's in the salad. Mustards (again, I always have a variety on hand) make great emulsifiers. Lemon or lime juice or hot sauces make good substitutions for the vinegar too. I use a lot of the Mrs. Dash salt free seasoning blends. A little parmesan cheese is great in a dressing too. Even add a little mayo or plain yogurt if you want a creamy dressing. Get creative!

    If I am buying bottled dressing, I look for one made with olive oil.
  • nahiluoh
    nahiluoh Posts: 41 Member
    You can also have the dressing on the side and dip your fork into it before picking up the food with each bite. You get some of the taste but far, far less volume!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    I mix it up because I tend to get sick of the same kind over and over. Right now I use Ken's light Olive Oil Vinaigrette and it's really good. 60 cals for 2 tbsp. I measure it out and bring it to work with salad for lunch.

    I had Ken's light balsamic vinaigrette and light ceasar before this one and they were good as well!
  • iggyboo93
    iggyboo93 Posts: 524 Member
    Maple Grove of Vermont Sugar Free Raspberry Vinagrette - 5 cal/2 TBS but 160 grams of sodium. Love this dressing. Also, I make my own greek dressing which tastes so much better than store bought. A little goes a long way.
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    I put the dressing on the side and just dip the salad in it as I eat. I've found that uses a lot less than if you just pour it all on top.

    In the same vein, just dipping your fork in the dressing before you pick up the salad uses even less and still gives you plenty of flavor. :)
  • margojr4
    margojr4 Posts: 259 Member
    I'm a big fan of the yogurt dressings from Bolthouse Farms (in the refrigerated produce section) I make this for the hubs and kids, add a little water to make it more dressing than dip, lasts in fridge for a week.

    http://www.leighpeele.com/high-protein-ranch-dressing-extreme-salads
  • AUPerry
    AUPerry Posts: 166
    Raspberry!!
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    i like to make my own with some olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and spices like garlic and oregeno. yum!
    i like annies green garlic too, and the naturally delicious chipotle ranch. drool
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member
    I just tried Krtaft's raspberry vinagrette, thought I'd hate it, but it was pretty good
  • jdennisj
    jdennisj Posts: 53
    I like the Ken's Lite dressings - they have a variety of them. Try the olive oil vinagrette or the caesar dressing - those are two of my favorites. Both are low in calories and fat. I actually had the Lite Caesar tonight.

    I toss my salad in a large bowl to coat most of it - I use much less dressing this way. I generally stick to the 2 Tbsp, serving size.
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member
    I make my own caesar with greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, parmesan and dry mustard...no oil or mayo. Low sodium too.
  • carolcrockett58
    carolcrockett58 Posts: 1
    I use plain yogurt, garlic salt, garlic powder and stir them together. Reminds me of ranch dressing.
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    I love Ken's Light lowfat sweet onion.
  • dwh77tx
    dwh77tx Posts: 513 Member
    I'm a big fan of the yogurt dressings from Bolthouse Farms (in the refrigerated produce section) I make this for the hubs and kids, add a little water to make it more dressing than dip, lasts in fridge for a week.

    http://www.leighpeele.com/high-protein-ranch-dressing-extreme-salads

    I love Bolthouse Ranch and it's pretty low cal for 2 tbsp!!
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    I love raspberry vinaigrette. Also, Wishbone makes Salad Spritzers, which works really well -- lots of flavor for a few spritzes and a few calories! I just bought ranch in that for the times that I really want salad dressing (I often just do lots of fruit or veggies for flavor too!).
  • grgbtsk
    grgbtsk Posts: 3
    You could always use salsa. I just made a great taco salad with some and the salsa barely adds any calories.
  • iggyboo93
    iggyboo93 Posts: 524 Member
    My favorite greek salad dressing (not redux though)
    ¾ cup olive oil
    1.5 tsp garlic powder
    1.5 tsp dried oregano
    1.5 tsp dried basil
    1.25 tsp black pepper
    1.25 tsp onion powder
    1.25 tsp Dijon mustard
    ¾ cup red wine vinegar

    15 servings, 100 cal/serving, 2 grams carbs, 10 grams fat, and 0.2 grams protein.

    Even using "light" olive oil doesn't reduce calories.
  • nomicat77
    nomicat77 Posts: 132 Member
    Go on Google and type in the serach bar "Make your own low calorie salad dressing"
    ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS make your own. So easy. SOOOOOOOO much healther.
  • edleim
    edleim Posts: 81 Member
    Honestly my new favorite dressing is so amazing and simple and it has changed my love for salads.

    3 tablespoons sesame tahini
    Juice of 1 lemon
    Entire bunch of Parsley

    Blend and add enough water. Should be 3 salads worth. 100 calories a salad and it tastes so decadent.
  • joshkilborn
    joshkilborn Posts: 46 Member
    Raspberry walnut vinaigrette from ken's is delicious
  • JosephVitte
    JosephVitte Posts: 2,039
    Anything "Italian"...............I can't do anything else, out off that regional chain, ie, ceasar, vinegarette n oils
  • gayje
    gayje Posts: 230 Member
    Walden Farms makes several Zero calorie Zero EVERYTHING dressings (it does have sodium but nothing else) and they are really good. I've started eating my salads with just feta cheese and avocado sliced on top. It's delicious and full of proteins and good fats and tons of flavor too.
  • TardisMom
    TardisMom Posts: 35 Member
    two parts vinegar, one part olive oil, italian seasoning - consume deliciousness
  • txlissa62
    txlissa62 Posts: 128
    I make an awesome buttermilk garlic dressing. Only 27 calories per tbsp. Not your typical ranch - it's got a kick!

    2/3 cup sour cream
    1 cup light mayonnaise (I used Hellmans)
    1 cloves garlic
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 1/2 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika (less if you don't like too spicy)
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
    1/2 cup buttermilk (I used Organic Valley lowfat)

    Place everything in a blender, and process until smooth. Make sure the garlic is completely processed. Refrigerate for a few hours so the flavors come together.

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