Favorite store bought or homemade lower cal salad dressings?
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My homemade Honey-Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette: (40 Tablespoons)
1/3 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 C. White balsamic vinegar (I use Raspberry White)
1 Tbls.lemon juice
2 Tbls. Bear brand Sweet Honey Mustard
1/4 C. water
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tsp. dried oregano
2. tsp. dried basil or a few fresh basil leaves, crushed
A pinch of artificial sweetener if you like a sweeter dressing, I use half a Splenda packet
In a 2-cup bowl or container, pour the ol over the smashed garlic and allow the garlic oils to infuse into the oil for a few hours or overnight. It is important to remove the garlic once you go to make the dressing. Garlic allowed to steep in oil can breed pathogenic bacteria.
Add in all the other ingredients, whisk well, and you're ready to go. 2 Tbls of this dressing has about 80 calories.
Get creative with it: Tonight, I whisked some blue cheese crumbles into some 0% plain Greek yogurt and then added in 2 Tbls of this vinaigrette to make a really delicious blue cheese dressing.
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Farmer BoyI think it 45 calls per 2 tbs the serving might be more than that can't remember and its really tasty0
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Bolt house farms yogurt salad dressing, favorite flavor is salsa ranch.0
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Olive Garden light italian dressing. It is sooooo good!0
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Olive oil and good vinegar. You'll use a lot less than gloppy dressing, so it is LPPeffectively the same calories as low fat dressings and much better.0
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Feta Dill Opa greek yogurt salad dressing is really yummy. We use it on everything. Dip, dressing, and sammie spread! 50 cal for a 2 tbsp. serving.0
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I enjoy Kraft light raspberry vinaigrette and an Italian with roasted peppers. Both have 30 cal per 2 tbsp serving0
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I like just lemon juice with salt and pepper.0
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I use different varieties of Bolthouse Farms. The cream based ones are made with Greek yogurt. Most are 45 calories per serving. I like the Zesty Ranch and the Parmesan Caesar. Their vinaigrettes are also good. They are found in the refrigerator section, with the lettuces at the stores around me.0
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Also a fan of Bolthouse. Lately I have been using a light tomato dressing by Marzetti that has clean ingredients and comes in at 35cal/2T.0
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Kraft Baldamic Vineagar dressing. Tastes good in small portions, about 1 tsp for each cup of greens. Too much it won't be as yummy which is a great because there's no temptation for over doing it.0
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Wishbone fat free chunky blue cheese 30 calories per serving (2 TBSP)0
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annette_15 wrote: »
Another vote. Salsa ranch is fire. Their ranch is pretty good too.0 -
patlynnfor wrote: »
THIS!! I'm a ranch dressing fanatic (I put the stuff on spaghetti), and this is by far the best low-cal recipe out there. I've tried the ones with greek yogurt and nearly barfed from the overwhelming tanginess, but this buttermilk ranch recipe is great
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Newman's Own Light Lime Vinagarette (sp?) 2 TBSP 60 calories, but it is pretty strong. I rarely use 2 TBSPS0
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patlynnfor wrote: »
I am def making this!0 -
Thanks everyone. Some good things to try. I'm going to have to check out Bolthouse
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jessica_banas wrote: »Olive Garden light italian dressing. It is sooooo good![Agree!]0
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I've been using the ones from walden farms and like them so far. I just buy the packet ones to keep in my desk for on the go. Calorie Free and Sugar Free.
http://www.waldenfarms.com/products/dressings.html0 -
for a quick super easy dressing I like to mix 1 tablespoon fat free Greak yogurt with 1 tablespoon of my favorite jarred salsa
About 40 calories - creamy southwest taste0 -
My personal go-to dressing because it's really quick, simple and I'm just really lazy to go through all other fancy stuff:
For salads, wraps, sandwiches and so many more:- Greek yogurt
- Honey
- Mustard
- Crushed garlic
- Optional: Milk to dilute the dressing if it's too thick
Mix em all up. If you want a stronger garlic taste, let the mix sit overnight. The ratio of honey, mustard and garlic is completely up to your taste buds.0 -
bolthouse farms greek yogourt ceasar parmigiano salad dressing sold at most major stores like walmart, target, hyvee, meijer etc. and 45 cals per 2tbs with out tons of artificial perservatives/mystery ingredients0
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store bought wish bone light parmesan peppercorn ranch... 60 calories in 2 tbsp... i dare you to try... if you like ranch you'll love it.... i promise0
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I tsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
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Someone told me about Bolthouse Farms dressings and they are delicious. I love blue cheese but for obvious calorie reasons, have quit buying Marzettis. Bolthouse Blue is only 35 calories/serving (compared to 90 with Marzetti lite) and is the best tasting light blue cheese I've eaten. The balsamic vinaigrette is also very good.0
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littlebee55 wrote: »Newman's Own Light Lime Vinagarette (sp?) 2 TBSP 60 calories, but it is pretty strong. I rarely use 2 TBSPS
YES! I love the light Honey Mustard.
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