Low Calorie Salad dressing
michelleavent1979
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Hello All:
I don't know about anyone else, but when I have a big salad in front of me, I need something on top so it's not just a veggie plate (which is great when I am in the mood for veggie plate but not when I want a salad, however I digress..
So there are two things that I have been doing lately to add liquid to my salad, that I thought I may share. I hope it helps someone out there.
Option one - Grate up an apple - Put it all on your salad and the apple adds a sweetness, while the juice is my "dressing".
Option two - I take 1 tb of Low calorie/Low fat Italian dressing and add 2 Tb of Salsa to it. I find that adding the 10 calories of salsa adds a nice kick to my salad...
Just wanted to share for anyone who needed a change from the norm...
*hug* have a great day!
I don't know about anyone else, but when I have a big salad in front of me, I need something on top so it's not just a veggie plate (which is great when I am in the mood for veggie plate but not when I want a salad, however I digress..
So there are two things that I have been doing lately to add liquid to my salad, that I thought I may share. I hope it helps someone out there.
Option one - Grate up an apple - Put it all on your salad and the apple adds a sweetness, while the juice is my "dressing".
Option two - I take 1 tb of Low calorie/Low fat Italian dressing and add 2 Tb of Salsa to it. I find that adding the 10 calories of salsa adds a nice kick to my salad...
Just wanted to share for anyone who needed a change from the norm...
*hug* have a great day!
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Hmmm.... The salsa addition to a salad doesnt really mix with my tastebuds. The apple idea sounds interesting but also too dry.
I like all the creative ways people try to better their meals.
If i'm trying to save calories with my salad dressing I just do one serving spict brown mustard, a splash of white vinegar, and a packet of equal. It is sweet and tart at the same time and only 10 calories.0 -
One of my faves is 1/4 of an avocado, 2-3 Tbs of my favorite salsa (homemade when I have it) and the juice of one lemon. You can mash it all up with a fork, or blend it.0
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My new favorite salad is baby spinach with pico de gallo, chopped avocado, and some reheated black bean pulled chicken (chicken, black beans, and salsa cooked in the crock pot). I put it all in a big covered bowl and toss it to mix through, so everything gets coated with a little bit of salsa, some pico, some ripe avocado, some chicken. It's a pretty awesome and filling lunch!
I've also mixed together a bit of low-fat ranch dressing with salsa on salads, which is also pretty tasty.0 -
2 tbsp chobani fat free Greek yoghurt
Tsp honey
Tbsp mild mustard0 -
I use honey mustard if there is no fruit on my salad.0
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I buy LITEHOUSE brand Organic Raspberry-Lime Vinaigrette. In refrigerated produce section at the grocery store. 40 calories.0
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I like pico de gallo on my salads, as well as no dressing and some mrs. Dash or some salt and pepper. Bolt House Farms also makes some fabulous yogurt based dressings. 45 calories for 2T of Ranch or Bleu Cheese? Yes, please!0
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I use red wine vinegar and sometimes add avocado, mash it up for a creamy texture...yum0
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Interesting. Vegetables require fat for nutrient absorbtion, so I use oil and vinegar unless I already have fats in my salad (avocado, nuts, full fat cheese) and then it's just vinegar.0
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I've been just squeezing fresh lemon juice on my salads. I love how tangy and fresh it is!0
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I actually just use ranch. Full fat. If I mix it up with the salad evenly, there's a lot of flavor and I only need one tablespoon.0
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Someone once taught me to keep the dressing on the side and dip my fork in it before spearing the salad. You get the flaovr of the dressing in each bite, but end up using a lot less of it.0
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Maple Grove Farms of Vermont "Sugar Free" dressings. (Red Shrink Wrap) on the cap. They are good, and super low in calorie. 5 calories per 2 tsp or it might be table spoon, but it makes no difference, it's the lowest cal dressing I have ever found and it is actually really good.0
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I just started using Bolthouse brand ranch, its delicious! only 45 calories a serving and feeds my ranch addiction!! lol0
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How about this? I've tried the Creamy Italian and it tastes pretty good.
Walden Farms Calorie Free Salad Dressings.
http://www.waldenfarms.com/products/dressings.html0 -
Hummus, mixed with water to thin it out. Makes an amazing dressing!0
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Interesting. Vegetables require fat for nutrient absorbtion, so I use oil and vinegar unless I already have fats in my salad (avocado, nuts, full fat cheese) and then it's just vinegar.
I do the same thing. I like white balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. It's more satisfying with a little fat too. I've tried so many low-cal salad dressings and I don't like any of them and am still starving 10 min later.0 -
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1/4 teaspoon hidden valley ranch dry mix
50 calories and none of the sweetness I always find in "lite" dressings.0 -
Yup Bolthouse!0
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I am looking forward to trying their other options!0
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