Favourite salad dressing/salad extras?

Izzygirl1985
Izzygirl1985 Posts: 30
edited September 23 in Food and Nutrition
I have been totally feeling Newmans Honey Mustard (I know i know....not so low cal...but sooo yum)
I love adding dried raisins, cranberries and little carrots strips.

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  • kimmiebear70
    kimmiebear70 Posts: 384 Member
    We eat 2 cups of salad with dinner every evening. I'll make a huge salad one night and it lasts for 2 nights. Tonight, we finished an awesome Greek salad tossed with Light Balsamic Vinaigrette. It was absolutely yummy! If you have the calories to spare, you can top it with 1/2 oz of crushed baked pita chips.
  • jen0619
    jen0619 Posts: 414
    Berry Balsamic Viniagrette (sp?) or kens light balsamic viniagrette oh my it is to die for. As for extras I love dried cherries and pico :)
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Make your own raspberry vinegarette with raspberry vinegar, walnut oil, dijon mustard, s & p...its awesome!! I do 3/4 cup vinegar to 1/4 cup oil though, not half and half. With this type of dressing, toasted pecans and goat cheese make wonderful additions!
  • jen0619
    jen0619 Posts: 414
    Make your own raspberry vinegarette with raspberry vinegar, walnut oil, dijon mustard, s & p...its awesome!! I do 3/4 cup vinegar to 1/4 cup oil though, not half and half. With this type of dressing, toasted pecans and goat cheese make wonderful additions!

    This sounds heavenly! Thanks
  • Fgillies
    Fgillies Posts: 194
    Ken's steakhouse Rasberry walnut vinagerette is DELISH~ I usually do spinach, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, fresh tomatos, green pepper and maybe a few crutons, oh and fat free mild cheddar if i have calories to spare! YUMMM love love salad!
  • JMJohnson1005
    JMJohnson1005 Posts: 209 Member
    Ken's Steakhouse Light Caesar dressing. I also like Ranch but with the Caesar I don't have to use as much to really taste it. I am one who LOVES lots of dressing on my salad. With the Caesar I only need one serving and I am satisfied.
  • AmberElaine84
    AmberElaine84 Posts: 964 Member
    Ken's steakhouse Rasberry walnut vinagerette is DELISH~

    I LOVE that one!! I also love Kraft Reduced Fat Three Cheese Ranch!! I make my salad with lettuce, bacon bits, an egg, some grapes, a pinch of shredded cheese, cucumbers and dressing. AMAZING AND FILLING!!!
  • monoxidechick
    monoxidechick Posts: 339
    My all time favorite dressing is Annies Nutruals Goddess Dressing, it is sooooo good. But I havent had that for a long time and dont usually keep it in the house or I will eat it with everything!!

    I usually just put some red vinegar and pepper on my salads. Adding some cranberries, sunflower, or pumpkin seeds is awesome! Cottage cheese is very good on the side. Salads are soooooo good!
  • xMissy6x
    xMissy6x Posts: 347 Member
    i love the fat free italian, such a stong vinegar flavour and low calories to!
  • sillybird
    sillybird Posts: 4
    I have always loved salad and have always used WAYYYY too much dressing. Now I toss my lettuce first in the dressing, then add the extras like grape tomatoes, egg, cucumber, roasted sliced almonds, chicken pieces, and some avocado. I used to think that only using the 2 T was impossible, now I actually taste everything in there besides the dressing! I love poppyseed dressing, but cannot find one in light, so I normally use Kraft Catalina Light.
  • loosee51
    loosee51 Posts: 1 Member
    I always make my own dressings. I use Good seasons mix, more water and vinegar than level indicates and finish the last 1/3 of the shaker bottle with combo canola and olive oil. My honey mustard is 1:1 ratio Grey Poupon and honey. That's it. Enjoy.
  • Izzygirl1985
    Izzygirl1985 Posts: 30
    Berry Balsamic Viniagrette (sp?) or kens light balsamic viniagrette oh my it is to die for. As for extras I love dried cherries and pico :)

    whats pico???
  • Izzygirl1985
    Izzygirl1985 Posts: 30
    Ken's steakhouse Rasberry walnut vinagerette is DELISH~ I usually do spinach, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, fresh tomatos, green pepper and maybe a few crutons, oh and fat free mild cheddar if i have calories to spare! YUMMM love love salad!

    I HAVE THAT!!! Havent used it yet though. I will def try it with your side suggestions.
  • Mcctin65
    Mcctin65 Posts: 507 Member
    balsamic vinegar, splenda, whatever seasonings you like, splash of water or olive oil if you really need the oil.. shake it up and thats it!
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Modenaceti - Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
  • eklugman
    eklugman Posts: 20 Member
    Trader Joe's sells a raspberry Vinaigrette, and it's 30 - 40 calories per serving. no fat. Awesome dressing!!
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    I love to use a little salad dressing...and the squeeze some fresh lemon on it....so darn good. You don't have to use so much dressing that way either : )
  • Kjarlune
    Kjarlune Posts: 178
    Newmans light Thai sesame is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • karo224
    karo224 Posts: 292
    i love the wishbone fat free italian. i used to like a little salad in my dressing and now i am able to actually enjoy all the veggies.
  • gokate1
    gokate1 Posts: 40
    Goat cheese or feta cheese
    I make my own honey mustard that way I know whats in it
    Cherry tomato
    Avocado
    Sometimes a little chicken or bacon if I haven't had very much of that kind of thing that day
  • Moop87
    Moop87 Posts: 71 Member
    I love to add some sweet and sour beets to my salad along with chick peas. I also make sure I don't go overboard with dressing by pouring a bit of dressing in a small cup and then I place my fork in the dressing first then in the salad.
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    This is off topic but Izzygirl, your profile picture is really offensive. Many people here are obese and overweight -- that's why they are on this site, obviously. MFP is supposed to be supportive and posting stuff like that is just not necessary or welcome.
  • denise_earheart
    denise_earheart Posts: 354
    I make my own. Simple yet delicious. Shallots and garlic in food processor or chopped fine. balsamic vinegar . touch of olive oil.fresh lemon or lime or orange juice salt and pepper if u like :)
  • mpfand
    mpfand Posts: 98 Member
    My favorite dressing is Kraft Raspberry Light Vinaigrette. Things I add vary. It depends on what I have on hand, if it's a meal or just a side, and how many calories I'm aiming for. A few of my favorite things: cucumber, radishes, carrots, spinach leaves, sunflower seeds, walnuts, dried cranberries, grilled chicken, garbonzo beans, kidney beans.
  • lilscuder
    lilscuder Posts: 88 Member
    That sounds Delicious !
  • dcjulian
    dcjulian Posts: 33
    Trader Joe's Champagne Pear with Gorgonzola dressing. 45 calories and yummy!! Litehouse makes a champagne pear with gorgonzola dressing but it is not as good as Trader Joe's.
  • janna674
    janna674 Posts: 410 Member
    i like some field greens or baby romaine with some cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and 1/4 cup craisins, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese...top that with a fat free raspberry vinagrette, i prefer balsamic (newman's light) vinagrette and it is delicious...and only about 250-300 cals if you add some croutons...easy to make for lunch every day too
  • ejmcam
    ejmcam Posts: 533 Member
    I actually really like just a tiny bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. But a tip I actually got from a trainer once was that if you take any of your creamy dressings and cut the amount in half and add some water, and mix really well, you get almost the same taste of the original dressing with half the fat. It will be slightly less flavorful, but its a great way to cut calories! I've done it with lots of dressings and it really does work.
  • kacarter1017
    kacarter1017 Posts: 651 Member
    I make my own dressing- Red wine vinegar, olive oil (more V than O), oregano, basil, garlic powder, dijon mustard, s &p. Is SUPER good with diced bosc pears, craisins, red onion, walnuts and a little bleu cheese. Sometimes take out the pears and craisins and add grape tomatoes. SO nummy.
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