Healthy Low Cal Salad Dressing Recipes?

aquitania
aquitania Posts: 92 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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! :-)

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  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,965 Member
    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
    nj303 Posts: 11 Member
    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
    deceived1 Posts: 281 Member
    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
    brit_ks_89 Posts: 433 Member
    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
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
    Extra virgin olive oil
    lemon juice
    salt
    pepper

    Its very simple and very good.
  • brit_ks_89
    brit_ks_89 Posts: 433 Member
    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
    blu_meanie_ca Posts: 352 Member
    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
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    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
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    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
    kcritter77 Posts: 162 Member
    Bump for later
  • ccolorado
    ccolorado Posts: 8 Member
    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
    lorenzoinlr Posts: 338 Member
    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
    sarah3333 Posts: 222 Member
    I just use red wine vinegar. I really like it and it doesn't contain sodium :)
  • MSeel1984
    MSeel1984 Posts: 2,297 Member
    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
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    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
    crystalcubria Posts: 1
    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
    Welcome2theHellmouth Posts: 206 Member
    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
    MoniMoni2u Posts: 211 Member
    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
    MoniMoni2u Posts: 211 Member
    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
    goforkissy Posts: 157 Member
    Bumping to try!
  • onehurt
    onehurt Posts: 143 Member
    Lots of good sounding recipes!! Thanks!

    Mark
  • UKMarjie
    UKMarjie Posts: 257 Member
    Mock Ceasar:

    Fat free yoghurt
    Lemon juice
    Salt
    Pepper to taste

    I add garlic croutons which I save for. Delish!
  • Mojamabo
    Mojamabo Posts: 31 Member
    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
    aquitania Posts: 92 Member
    Wow guys, thank you so so much! Now i have to try them all!!! :-) :flowerforyou:
  • lauridye
    lauridye Posts: 6
    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
    frostbitefingertips Posts: 1
    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
    35again Posts: 46 Member
    Bump :) ty
  • maddiequinlan
    maddiequinlan Posts: 46 Member
    bump

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