Favorite store bought or homemade lower cal salad dressings?

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  • iowaoly
    iowaoly Posts: 35 Member
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    Thanks everyone. Some good things to try. I'm going to have to check out Bolthouse
  • lds818
    lds818 Posts: 15 Member
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    jessica_banas wrote: »
    Olive Garden light italian dressing. It is sooooo good![Agree!]
  • wildtxn
    wildtxn Posts: 97 Member
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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.html
  • lorenzo106
    lorenzo106 Posts: 4 Member
    edited March 2015
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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 promise ;)
  • Ellaskat
    Ellaskat Posts: 386 Member
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    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
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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.
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
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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.
  • serenity1097
    serenity1097 Posts: 135 Member
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    I make this one for my salad sometimes, also works good as a marinade:
    5 Tablespoons EVOO
    2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
    1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard (not yellow mustard)
    1/2-1 Tablespoon honey
    1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    1/2 teaspoon salt
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
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    I normally don't like store-bought dressings, especially "light" ones, but my fiancé bought Annie's light poppyseed and it's really delicious. 70 cals for 2 tbsp. I usually have my homemade balsamic vinaigrette:

    1 serving
    1 tbsp. olive oil
    1/2 tbsp. water
    1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar (sometimes a little more when I'm feeling extra sassy)
    1 clove garlic, minced
    pinch of brown sugar
    tiny squirt of dijon mustard
    salt and pepper

    not sure of the calories (probably around 200?) but it's GOOD.
  • lizzocat
    lizzocat Posts: 356 Member
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    bolthouse sesame ginger is delcious and cindy's kitchen has some really good options
  • karenmarken
    karenmarken Posts: 1
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    Just use salsa. Low carbs and fats plus adds to the veggie consumption for the day.
  • sjp_511
    sjp_511 Posts: 476 Member
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    alpine1994 wrote: »
    I normally don't like store-bought dressings, especially "light" ones, but my fiancé bought Annie's light poppyseed and it's really delicious. 70 cals for 2 tbsp. I usually have my homemade balsamic vinaigrette:

    1 serving
    1 tbsp. olive oil
    1/2 tbsp. water
    1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar (sometimes a little more when I'm feeling extra sassy)
    1 clove garlic, minced
    pinch of brown sugar
    tiny squirt of dijon mustard
    salt and pepper

    not sure of the calories (probably around 200?) but it's GOOD.

    I also love the Annie's Poppyseed dressing.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    I make up my own vinaigrette and control the calories by using less. I have one going now that is olive oil, lime juice, and seasonings/salt (I forget which ones).

    https://www.pinterest.com/janetkarasz/dressings/
  • SephiraRose
    SephiraRose Posts: 775 Member
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    Bolthouse Farms balsamic vinegar.
  • Sarasari
    Sarasari Posts: 139 Member
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    I seldom use store bought, if I do it's usually light ranch or Costco carries Olive Garden dressing.

    The farmers market down the street offers flavored balsamic vinegars such as garlic, basil,or peach strawberry, watermelon and even sour apple. I have a collection to use on salads or I make homemade.

    My favorite homemade is the Greek yogurt cilantro dressing 12 calories per serving. 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup cilantro, 1 TLBSs olive oil, 1 TLBS lime juice, 2 TSP garlic, 2 TLBS vinegar, salt if needed, process in food processor.
  • trackercasey76
    trackercasey76 Posts: 780 Member
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    I use the juice from the pickled banana peppers

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