What do you dip your raw veggies in?

joannbuist23
joannbuist23 Posts: 127 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
I love eating raw vegetables but I always want to have to some kind of dip to go with. I usually grab my fat free ranch but I HATE that it is loaded with sodium. So, what do you use?
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  • FullOfSpice
    FullOfSpice Posts: 176 Member
    Hummus!
  • bethrs
    bethrs Posts: 664 Member
    Ahh- Full of spice beat me.

    There is also laughing cow cheese...salsa for some...baba ghanoju (mutabal) -it's mushed up eggplant....umm...
  • jend114
    jend114 Posts: 1,058 Member
    .......ranch
  • mochama12487
    mochama12487 Posts: 130 Member
    I would try checking the brands of ranch out, some of them aren't too horrible with the sodium levels.
  • AshleeWitty
    AshleeWitty Posts: 2
    I dip mine in peanut butter. Not the best, but so good with carrots -- I guess it's ok in moderation
  • jessicajoy87
    jessicajoy87 Posts: 905
    Ranch
    Cream cheese
    Smashed Avocado
  • FatUncleRob
    FatUncleRob Posts: 341
    Spicy black bean dip.
    Jalapeño yogurt dip.
    Salsa.
  • Superdupermom
    Superdupermom Posts: 149
    hummus or peanut butter is what my family uses :)
  • sarahd26
    sarahd26 Posts: 9
    Hummus!

    Also almond butter for veggies like carrots and celery. Or sometimes I just tough it out and eat them raw :)
  • soon2blollar
    soon2blollar Posts: 36
    Hummus.....Salsa......and I like lite cream cheese with my celery =)
  • jkleman79
    jkleman79 Posts: 706 Member
    HUMMUS!!!! All the way! Screw the ranch that stuff is nasty!!! BARF!
  • ktblueyz
    ktblueyz Posts: 72
    hummus!
  • JesaGrace
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    I love eating raw vegetables but I always want to have to some kind of dip to go with. I usually grab my fat free ranch but I HATE that it is loaded with sodium. So, what do you use?

    I use plain greek yogurt in place of sour cream......then I have the hidden valley ranch powder to make the dip and I use a little.....I don't think the sodium is as high per serving.....it taste amazing....
  • Dippydog
    Dippydog Posts: 154
    bump
  • Time2BSkinny
    Time2BSkinny Posts: 91
    Light whipped cream cheese! I also dip pretzels in this!
  • ladybug1620
    ladybug1620 Posts: 1,136 Member
    Roasted garlic hummus or red pepper hummus. I have carrots and cucumbers with hummus almost daily.
  • maddyjohnson1
    maddyjohnson1 Posts: 4
    try plain greek yogurt with onion powder, garlic powder, and a little seasoning salt mixed in, AWESOME!
  • Kblackmore84
    Kblackmore84 Posts: 6
    i with a couple other people HUMMUS!!!!! I love hummus!!
  • DanNoonan
    DanNoonan Posts: 40 Member
    I've gotten myself used to having them plain - now I actually enjoy munching on a carrot or couple stalks of celery when I want a small crunchy snack.
  • Kblackmore84
    Kblackmore84 Posts: 6
    Taziki sauce is also quite good reek yogurt cucumber and lime yummy!!!
  • kaytedawg05
    kaytedawg05 Posts: 209
    i use nothing... or honey mustard... or vinegar with pepper and garlic... but i'm really learning to love my veggies plain.
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    hummus, peanut butter, salsa !!!
  • kaytedawg05
    kaytedawg05 Posts: 209
    or hummus too yum... or salsa... or you can make a fat free ranch at home... get the packets... use ff mayo & skim milk...
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    I got nothing...Reminds me to eat more raw veggies!
  • komplexlysimple
    komplexlysimple Posts: 48
    Hummus. It great on everything. Try it with green apples.
  • cestelyse
    cestelyse Posts: 4 Member
    Hummus! There's so many different flavors that you can buy, or you can always make your own. Another easy veggie dip recipe is:

    1 1/2 cups yogurt
    1-2 tsp curry powder
    1 tsp dill
    Juice from 1/2 of a lemon
  • jennywrens
    jennywrens Posts: 208
    I'm another vote for hummus ..... but I have the reverse problem, I love hummus AND salsa (salsa especially is so low in calories) but I don't know what to dip in them! I'm not a big lover of raw vegetables - love them cooked but wouldn't choose to eat them raw!
  • FullOfSpice
    FullOfSpice Posts: 176 Member
    try plain greek yogurt with onion powder, garlic powder, and a little seasoning salt mixed in, AWESOME!

    Greek yogurt is a good choice...my sister made some Tatziki last night....

    1 cups Greek Yogurt
    1 T lemon juice
    2 garlic clove, chopped
    1 medium cucumbers, shredded
    about 1 T kosher salt for salting cucumbers
    1 T finely chopped fresh dill or dried to your tasting

    Shred cucumbers and put it in a colander, sprinkle on salt, and let stand for 30 minutes to draw out water. You can squeeze out excess water as well after.

    Strain greek yogurt to get rid of excess water if any. Add strained cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and a few grinds of black pepper.Mix it until well blended. Taste before adding any extra salt, then salt if needed. Place in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving so flavors can blend.
  • Nellie1drfl
    Nellie1drfl Posts: 127 Member
    Plain greek yogert grated cucumber and a little garlic salt. Yummy like Gyro sauce!
  • susiederkins78
    susiederkins78 Posts: 5
    The powdered ranch mix is the best! I buy the big bottles at Sam's club. It's great in yogurt or fat free sour cream.
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