Healthy Salad Dressings?
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I know a lot of people use plain greek yogurt, milk, and ranch seasoning to make a healthier ranch dressing.
Do you have access to a store that sells flavored olive oils or vinegars? Where I live we have a place called the olive cellar that has all that kind of stuff, the people that work there have a ton of combinations you can put together for quick, easy, healthy dressings
otherwise....You can make a balsamic vinaigrette pretty easy with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, 2 pinches brown sugar, 1/2 t Dijon mustard.....that one is my favorite0 -
I use the bolt house yogurt dressings. They are around 45 calories a serving and they come in lots of flavors. Sorry no recipes though.0
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If you pick up the latest issue of Food Network magazine, there is an insert with 50 homemade salad recipes. Not all of them are completely healthy, but it will give you some great ideas!
My favorite homemade dressing is simple - olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard (dijon or spicy brown) and a little garlic. Super easy and flavorful!0 -
Thanks, all! These definitely give me a place to start.0
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My favorite is lemon juice and olive oil. I used to be a ranch addict, and this is completely different, but it's really really good, and it brings out the flavors of your salad.0
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I really like the Kraft Fat Free Catalina0
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No recipes, but Annie's dressings are the bomb!!! They are Vegan (so you will find them in the "natural" section of your food store). They are totally healthy and delicious. I love the Green Goddess dressing. Just great on everything, even as a condiment on sandwiches.0
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I made this for the first time last night, and OMG, it was GREAT!!!
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
Dash of parsley, oregeno and pepper
It was enough for both my husband and myself, and sooooo good!!0 -
I stick with homemade dressing. Olive Oil, an acid, dijon mustard and onion or garlic. Whisk well with a little Salt and pepper. For my acid I use whatever compliments the salad or meal, vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice... simple and delish0
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I don't have any recipe suggestions, but I use Bolthouse Farms yogurt-based dressings. Their Caesar Parmigiano is 25 calories per tablespoon, and around 60mg sodium.0
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No recipes, but Annie's dressings are the bomb!!! They are Vegan (so you will find them in the "natural" section of your food store). They are totally healthy and delicious. I love the Green Goddess dressing. Just great on everything, even as a condiment on sandwiches.
I just wrote down the recipe for the Greek Goddess dressing this morning - so geeked to try it!!
Thanks, everyone! All of these are exactly what I needed to kick ranch to the curb. :happy:0 -
These recipes sound great! but i have to say im a huge fan of trader joes lite parmesan ranch and light champagne vinagrette!!! both are hella delish and low on fat and cals!!0
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I like to make creamy avocado dressing.
1 Avocado
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2cup milk
3cloves garlic
Fresh cilantro
1 juice from lemon
Salt
Pepper
Sometimes I add a little greek yogurt
Blend in blender. Depending on how thick you like it add more milk.
Best dressing ever!0 -
There are some good recipes on skinnytaste.com. I especially like the blue cheese dressing. It's yogurt based.0
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I love my ranch, too - so it was totally difficult to kick that! :noway:
Now I really enjoy a good fat-free raspberry vinaigrette - it has so much flavor, and so few calories! The "Ken's" brand has some really good "light" and fat-free dressings (including the raspberry).0 -
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I know a lot of people use plain greek yogurt, milk, and ranch seasoning to make a healthier ranch dressing.
Do you have access to a store that sells flavored olive oils or vinegars? Where I live we have a place called the olive cellar that has all that kind of stuff, the people that work there have a ton of combinations you can put together for quick, easy, healthy dressings
otherwise....You can make a balsamic vinaigrette pretty easy with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, 2 pinches brown sugar, 1/2 t Dijon mustard.....that one is my favorite0 -
I made this for the first time last night, and OMG, it was GREAT!!!
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
Dash of parsley, oregeno and pepper
It was enough for both my husband and myself, and sooooo good!!0 -
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I also suggest Bolthouse Dressings! They are full flavor dressings made with yogurt that are all low in calories! Sooo good!0
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