Anyone know a light or lower fat ranch dressing that doesn't taste like death?

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  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    I find when you make ranch dressing with only greek yogurt, particularly the fat free kind, it has an odd texture/mouthfeel to it. It's not creamy enough, even if you're using it as a dip. You need sour cream or mayo or milk/buttermilk to smooth it out a little. It's worth an extra 10 calories a tablespoon over yogurt only, IMHO.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 27,889 Member
    edited February 2016
    I make the Joy of Cooking recipe, using yogurt and water instead of the buttermilk.

    https://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/real-buttermilk-dressing/

    INGREDIENTS:
    • 2/3 c of buttermilk (I used a whole cup, cuz that’s what 1/2 a pint is)
    • 1 lg clove of garlic, micro-planed
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2-3 tbsp fresh lime juice (please use real limes!)
    • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1 tbsp fresh chives, or minced green parts of scallions
    • Up to 1/2 c mayonnaise if you want to thicken it up.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    1. Mix it all together.
    2. Let sit in fridge for a few hours for the dressing to thicken a bit, and flavors to meld.

    Serves: 1 cup
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    I have never found a substitute. I just use less of the classic version.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    I can't stand store-bought salad dressing. I make my own Ranch dressing every week (I'm eating it as I type this). I found the recipe on Pinterest. It's three ingredients (Ranch packet, buttermilk and light Hellman's mayo) and 50 calories for a generous serving (sometimes I only need half a serving). My kids even prefer it to the bottled Hidden Valley Ranch.
    http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/the-best-skinny-ranch-dressing-3-ingredients

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  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
    Some of the Walden Farms zero calories are good. https://www.waldenfarms.com/products/dressings.html

    Sesame Ginger is really good. Have not tried the ranch but they have a few options for them.
  • DataSeven
    DataSeven Posts: 245 Member
    mattyc772014 wrote: »
    Some of the Walden Farms zero calories are good. https://www.waldenfarms.com/products/dressings.html

    Sesame Ginger is really good. Have not tried the ranch but they have a few options for them.

    I'm a bit hesitant on these walden farms items. What on earth is in them so that they have zero calories?

  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
    Dont forget you can get away with zero calories depending on the servings. I would say it is still very low. Below is from there website. Xanthan gum is in alot of their products. It is a natural thickener and I use it my own recipes.

    Great taste, no calories - we use only the finest ingredients in Walden Farms Specialties. Concentrated Natural Flavors. Walden Farms irresistibly sweet calorie free specialties are prepared with real fruit extracts, concentrated natural flavors, rich cocoa and other natural flavorings, all sweetened with Splenda. Our savory specialties are made with hundreds of freshly ground herbs and spices, concentrated natural flavors and the finest aged imported and domestic vinegars. See for yourself.

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