What salad dressings do you use?

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_Nicklebee
_Nicklebee Posts: 42
in Food and Nutrition
Trying to get back into the swing of things. And want to start eating salads.

What are some of your favorites and what types of dressings? I was hoping for a salad with chicken(:
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  • brenannn
    brenannn Posts: 19
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    I usually just 'undress' my salad.

    Somethings I do are just squeeze a bit a lemon over it, or some kind of oil/ vinegar mix, or squish a few berries (I like raspberries) in a bowl with a bit of vinegar to dress it with or instead of a dressing, i just toss a fried egg on top. So when I cut it the delicious egg yolk covers it. Yum.
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
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    I like Renee's Sweet Onion dressing the best, followed by Renee's Asian Sesame.
    In general, I find the dressings in the refrigerated section of the supermarket way better than that ones in the salad dressing aisle.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
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    Ken's italian
  • GardenGirlie
    GardenGirlie Posts: 241 Member
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    I do a sprinkling of crumbled blue or feta cheese and drizzle balsamic vinegar. I like flavored quality vinegars (and olive oils) and purchase from a local oil & vinegar shop. With salads I don't use any olive oil. My favorite vinegars are blueberry, mission fig and a white ginger honey that goes very nicely with chicken.
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
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    a little drizzle of really good quality olive oil, a hefty splash of garlic infused red wine vinegar, and a bit of feta cheese. YUM!
  • liftingandlipstick
    liftingandlipstick Posts: 1,857 Member
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    I LOVE a classic Cesar salad, so Cesar is always a fave. A few croutons (warning- do NOT buy the low fat ones- they are completely flavorless!), I do usually add some chicken, and Kraft Classic Cesar dressing- very flavorful, peppery and only 80cals.

    I'm also a big fan of honey mustard dressings- usually with chicken breast or tuna, fruit (dried cranberries or fresh strawberries, sometimes canned mandarin oranges) and chopped walnuts or pecans).

    My final go to salad is a "taco" salad. Greens, a smattering of black beans, chopped peppers and salsa instead of salad dressing.

    The biggest thing is to watch your portion with dressing- when I started measuring, I was shocked at how little 2 Tablespoons really is!
  • pita7317
    pita7317 Posts: 1,437 Member
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    Pomegranate Quince White Balsamic vinegar or Ken's Light Options Sweet Vidalia Onion
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
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    Squueze of lemon and black pepper.
    Balsamic vinegar
    Humous
    Cottage cheese
    Salsa
    Nat yoghurt
  • eslcity
    eslcity Posts: 323 Member
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    I have gotten use to eatting my salads with no dressing... i find the chicken or ham as way to give it taste... I will spinkle different spices on it... pepper, (a little) salt, basle, garlic powder or mixed herbs...

    I use to use balsamic vinegar.. which is also good...

    However, will have to try the egg... that actually sounds good....

    *** remember dressing is not a bad thing.... it's about limiting and recording it.... what ever you eat enjoy it... so you will continue to do it... for the long run... I now know that salads will be a part of my life... just like pudding in a cup....^^
  • deliacm
    deliacm Posts: 66 Member
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    Newman Own Toasted Sesame Ginger (it's ridiculously low calorie and tastes awesome) or just red wine vinegar and oil. ????
  • vvvalentines
    vvvalentines Posts: 151
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    My "trick" for fattier dressings (ranch, creamy caesar, etc) is to cut them with some apple cider or wine vinegar. That way I get enough dressing to cover a salad for fewer calories.

    My personal favorite is caesar (non-creamy,) either homemade or Newman's Own (because it's cheap and easy-to-find.) I also like Trader Joe's Spicy Asian Peanut dressing (in the fridge case) to make coleslaw or as a dip for vegetables.
  • kwmarissa
    kwmarissa Posts: 34 Member
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    Bolthouse Farms makes amazing yogurt salad dressings. My favorites are the chunky blue cheese and salsa ranch :flowerforyou:
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,568 Member
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    For the minimal amount of salad dressing I use, it's worth it to just have what I like and not worry about the calorie or fat contents in it. I like to enjoy my foods so trying to cut things that I like to save a few calories just isn't worth it.
  • emdeesea
    emdeesea Posts: 1,823 Member
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    I typically use some variant of Ranch dressing, and I use the regular one. But I only use one tablespoon and then mix it in cup with a tiny bit of water and mix it together to thin it out a bit. Makes it go further and I don't use as much.
  • Go_Mizzou99
    Go_Mizzou99 Posts: 2,628 Member
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    Fat Free Italian (several brands are really good - surprisingly so)

    Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar (tastes like regular vinegar - with a little sweetness) - all by itself or mixed in a little with the Fat Free Italian
    there are several brands of seasoned rice vinger
  • jkbeer7
    jkbeer7 Posts: 3
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    I love Hendrickson's dressings. The Original Sweet Vinegar and Olive Oil is great for marinades as well as a salad dressing. It has 70 cal for 2 Tbsp. Their Classic Italian is great as well. I use this one more because it only has 15 cal for 2 Tbsp. Both are wheat and gluten free with no preservatives.
  • aalbert_82
    aalbert_82 Posts: 95 Member
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    Vitamins A, D, E, K are fat soluble, so if your salad dressing is fat free (or if you don't eat something with fat on the side) you won't absorb these vitamins. This is why I always have fat in my salad dressing. I'd rather sacrifice a few calories somewhere else to get my nutrients in my salad. Plus fat free dressings don't taste as good.
  • josparkle
    josparkle Posts: 141 Member
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    I make a dressing with either fat free natural yogurt or quark and mix in lemon juice, mustard and black pepper. I sometimes add shredded cucumber & garlic to make a tzatziki, or tabaso and worcestershire sauce (dash) to make marie rose for fish.

    I also like balsamic or flavoured vinegars, lemon juice and fresh-home made salsa to top salads.
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
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    I usually make my own with EVOO, vinegar, and fresh herbs. I don't use a lot of salad dressing (unless it's my friend's homemade green goddess, which is DEADLY) so the calorie count is still pretty low.

    If I'm getting a "light" premade dressing, I recommend Newman's Own. All the flavors I've tried have been good and there's not a lot of added sugar or a weird chemical aftertaste that I've noticed in some "light" brands.
  • QueenE_
    QueenE_ Posts: 522 Member
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    I LOVE ranch. I only use a smidgen though, can barely taste it.

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