Favorite store bought or homemade lower cal salad dressings?

iowaoly
iowaoly Posts: 35 Member
edited November 14 in Recipes
Any favorites? Wondering about favorite store bought or homemade salad dressings. Would love to try something new.
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  • tinascar2015
    tinascar2015 Posts: 413 Member
    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.
  • IKnowStuff2
    IKnowStuff2 Posts: 15 Member
    Farmer BoyI think it 45 calls per 2 tbs the serving might be more than that can't remember and its really tasty
  • kmariet7
    kmariet7 Posts: 229 Member
    Bolt house farms yogurt salad dressing, favorite flavor is salsa ranch.
  • patlynnfor
    patlynnfor Posts: 5 Member
    http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/the-best-skinny-ranch-dressing-3-ingredients

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  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    kmariet7 wrote: »
    Bolt house farms yogurt salad dressing, favorite flavor is salsa ranch.

    Another vote for Bolthouse farms
  • jessica_banas
    jessica_banas Posts: 1
    Olive Garden light italian dressing. It is sooooo good!
  • sheldonklein
    sheldonklein Posts: 854 Member
    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.
  • Mari_Seattle
    Mari_Seattle Posts: 5
    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.
  • llmg970
    llmg970 Posts: 257 Member
    edited March 2015
    I enjoy Kraft light raspberry vinaigrette and an Italian with roasted peppers. Both have 30 cal per 2 tbsp serving
  • DucklingPrincess
    DucklingPrincess Posts: 36 Member
    I like just lemon juice with salt and pepper.
  • Amitysk
    Amitysk Posts: 705 Member
    annette_15 wrote: »
    kmariet7 wrote: »
    Bolt house farms yogurt salad dressing, favorite flavor is salsa ranch.

    Another vote for Bolthouse farms

    +2! I like the Cilantro Avocado...

  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    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.
  • mean_jeannie
    mean_jeannie Posts: 44 Member
    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.
  • _BCC
    _BCC Posts: 14
    edited March 2015
    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.
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    Wishbone fat free chunky blue cheese 30 calories per serving (2 TBSP)
  • gamesandgains
    gamesandgains Posts: 640 Member
    annette_15 wrote: »
    kmariet7 wrote: »
    Bolt house farms yogurt salad dressing, favorite flavor is salsa ranch.

    Another vote for Bolthouse farms

    Another vote. Salsa ranch is fire. Their ranch is pretty good too.
  • shamcd
    shamcd Posts: 178 Member
    patlynnfor wrote: »
    http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/the-best-skinny-ranch-dressing-3-ingredients

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    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 :)

  • littlebee55
    littlebee55 Posts: 71 Member
    Newman's Own Light Lime Vinagarette (sp?) 2 TBSP 60 calories, but it is pretty strong. I rarely use 2 TBSPS
  • esaucier17
    esaucier17 Posts: 694 Member
    annette_15 wrote: »
    kmariet7 wrote: »
    Bolt house farms yogurt salad dressing, favorite flavor is salsa ranch.

    Another vote for Bolthouse farms

    Yes! the bluecheese vinegarette is so good! And only 45 calories a serving!

  • esaucier17
    esaucier17 Posts: 694 Member
    patlynnfor wrote: »
    http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/the-best-skinny-ranch-dressing-3-ingredients

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    I am def making this!
  • iowaoly
    iowaoly Posts: 35 Member
    Thanks everyone. Some good things to try. I'm going to have to check out Bolthouse
  • lds818
    lds818 Posts: 15 Member
    jessica_banas wrote: »
    Olive Garden light italian dressing. It is sooooo good![Agree!]
  • wildtxn
    wildtxn Posts: 97 Member
    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.html
  • lorenzo106
    lorenzo106 Posts: 4 Member
    edited March 2015
    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 taste
  • votkuhr
    votkuhr Posts: 276 Member
    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. :)
  • moodyfeesh14
    moodyfeesh14 Posts: 811 Member
    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 ingredients
  • angelgreathouse9
    angelgreathouse9 Posts: 103 Member
    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 promise ;)
  • Ellaskat
    Ellaskat Posts: 386 Member
    I tsp olive oil
    2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    Juice of 1/2 lemon
    Salt, pepper and herbs that you like
  • tekkiechikk
    tekkiechikk Posts: 375 Member
    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.
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    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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