I need a low cal salad dressing recipe
I am out of my light raspberry vineagrette and i wanted to know if anyone out there has a low cal salad dressing recipe...I googled it and most of the ones they showed are oil and vineagr based and have about 350+ cals/serving ...
thats a big NO No!!! it has to have like 150 or less per 2 TBSP.
any suggestions??????
thats a big NO No!!! it has to have like 150 or less per 2 TBSP.
any suggestions??????
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I only use good quality Balsamic Vinegar, red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar as dressing. It's 10-15 calories max. I like my salads tart, especially with beets, walnuts and a bit of goat cheese.0
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olive oil and balsamic vinegar is 70 Kcal per tablespoon. where did you see the 350kcal dressings? that's very high? perhaps that was for the whole salad?0
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I LOVE the "Marie's Greek Vinaigrette. It's amazing & only has 110 calories & 12 grams of fat, just 2 from sat. It also has no sugar. It's perfect IMO0
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olive oil and balsamic vinegar is 70 Kcal per tablespoon. where did you see the 350kcal dressings? that's very high? perhaps that was for the whole salad?
maybe it was... Id NEVER use that much while trying to lose weight...0 -
I only use good quality Balsamic Vinegar, red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar as dressing. It's 10-15 calories max. I like my salads tart, especially with beets, walnuts and a bit of goat cheese.
i thought i was the only one who liked BEETS in my salads... too funny0 -
I LOVE the "Marie's Greek Vinaigrette. It's amazing & only has 110 calories & 12 grams of fat, just 2 from sat. It also has no sugar. It's perfect IMO
this is homemade??? Ill google it and see what it comes up with...thanks.0 -
Plain old balsamic vinegar delicious0
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I use la choy sauces the have a wide variety that range from 10-35 calories a serving
now these arent dressings they are stir fry sauces and teriyaki sauce and orange chicken sauce you get the point things like that but they are SO FULL of flavor add some hot sauce to them and you wont even know your eating a salad0 -
Salsa.
Seriously. And if you don't like the amount of sodium in the jarred varieties, you can always try making your own.
Another thing you can look for, if you're going to the store anyway (I'm assuming you don't just have random salad dressing ingredients lying around the house) are any of the Bolthouse Farms yogurt-based dressings. We have the Classic Ranch and the Creamy Parmesan (I think) at home. They generally taste pretty good, are generally low fat and low calorie, and aren't any worse than any of the other salad dressings for sodium. At Publix they're usually in the fruits and veggies department in the cooler near all the salad mixes.0 -
I find balsamic vinegar just a little too tart for me. Any other suggestions?0
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Salsa.
Seriously. And if you don't like the amount of sodium in the jarred varieties, you can always try making your own.
Another thing you can look for, if you're going to the store anyway (I'm assuming you don't just have random salad dressing ingredients lying around the house) are any of the Bolthouse Farms yogurt-based dressings. We have the Classic Ranch and the Creamy Parmesan (I think) at home. They generally taste pretty good, are generally low fat and low calorie, and aren't any worse than any of the other salad dressings for sodium. At Publix they're usually in the fruits and veggies department in the cooler near all the salad mixes.
I know what your talking about they are very good my mom has a bottle in the kitchen thats 55 cals per table spoon0 -
I also use vinegars. Just plain vinegars. Balsamic. Or to cut the strong balsamic flavor, mix it with some white wine vinegar, or just use white wine vinegar with some oregano for flavor (depending on the other ingredients).0
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Salsa.
Seriously. And if you don't like the amount of sodium in the jarred varieties, you can always try making your own.
Another thing you can look for, if you're going to the store anyway (I'm assuming you don't just have random salad dressing ingredients lying around the house) are any of the Bolthouse Farms yogurt-based dressings. We have the Classic Ranch and the Creamy Parmesan (I think) at home. They generally taste pretty good, are generally low fat and low calorie, and aren't any worse than any of the other salad dressings for sodium. At Publix they're usually in the fruits and veggies department in the cooler near all the salad mixes.
I know what your talking about they are very good my mom has a bottle in the kitchen thats 55 cals per table spoon0 -
Here are a few that I know of.
Basic Vinaigrette
Perfect for any mixed green salad.
Rub the inside of a small mixing bowl with a crushed garlic clove: discard clove. Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1/3 cup red wine vinegar: whisk until smooth. Whisk in 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon honey. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
34 calories, 3 grams fat and 63 milligrams sodium per 2-tablespoon serving
Orange-Ginger Dressing
Use to dress baby bok choy, bean sprouts or other fresh Asian greens.
In a small bowl, use a fork to blend 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate or orange marmalade, 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce. Add 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Stir in 2 tablespoons sliced scallion greens, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and pepper to taste.
42 calories, 2 grams fat and 122 milligrams sodium per 2-tablespoon serving
Apricot Dressing
Delicious with baby spinach or other tender salad greens.
In a small bowl, use a fork to blend 1 tablespoon grainy mustard and 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar. Stir in 1/2 cup apricot or peach nectar, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
37 calories, 2 grams fat and 33 milligrams sodium per 2-tablespoon serving.
Ranch Dressing
Use this fat-free dressing for any crisp salad.
Sprinkle 1 garlic clove with coarse salt. Mash to a smooth paste with the flat side of a large knife. Transfer garlic to a small bowl and whisk in 3/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, dash of Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons sliced scallion greens, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, pinch of dried thyme and some freshly ground black pepper.
13 calories, 0 fat and 30 milligrams sodium per 2-tablespoon serving
Maple-Balsamic Dressing
Perfect for bitter greens like radicchio, endive or escarole.
In a small bowl, use a fork to blend 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Taste and season with salt and cracked pepper.
55 calories, 3 grams fat and 57 milligrams sodium per 2-tablespoon serving0 -
Instead of balsamic vinegar, use a balsamic glaze.
Balsamic glaze is just balsamic vinegar that has been reduced so its thicker and sticky.
Publix has Russo Gia.
Or make your own by simmmering vinegar until it is reduced by 2/30 -
Jenready,
I just stole all your recipes0 -
I don't measure I just mess with the ratios by taste/what I need for that meal (more/less fat for example)
dijon mustard
lemon juice
salt and pepper
little extra virgin olive oil depending on your taste/caloric/fat goals
I also all fresh or dried herbs if I have them on hand thyme/rosemary/basil all yummy!
I like this one of fresh kale/carrots/red cabbage salad
seasoned rice vinegar
just a dab of sesame oil
pinch of sugar/stevia/agave whatever sweet thing you like
salt and pepper0 -
Season some greek yogurt. It makes a nice, thick dip or dressing. If it's too thick, add a bit of milk or buttermilk. I throw in some garlic crushed or powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper whatever sounds good. Stir it up and let it sit for a while and you will have a yummy dressing without the guilt.
If you want it richer, throw in a little mayo, then it will really taste like ranch.
I just had an artichoke dipped in Greek Yog dipping sauce for lunch. Yummmm.
I often use vinegars with a drizzle of olive or flavored olive oil. Right now I have a lemon infused one that is really good.0 -
SALSA! Tomatillo has only 10 cals per 2 tbls0
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I don't have a recipe but if you're looking for low calorie I suggest Walden Farms salad dressing. They have 0 calories and actually taste really good! You can order online or I know some grocery stores carry their stuff.
http://www.waldenfarms.com/products/dressings.html0 -
so far they ALL sound delish... and definitely a way to add some variety to my greens (ive been kinda *yawn* with them lately)
might just fall back in love with them again.....
... here I come daaahhhhling,
im commin to get my baby spinach greens and romaine..... and you better be "dressed" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
I get the hidden valley buttermilk ranch packet, add a cup of light mayo and a cup of lowfat 1% buttermilk and use that. It's soooo good! Like restaurant ranch! And it's 72 calories for 2 Tbsp!0
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I don't have a recipe, sorry -- but I can recommend that you go to your neighborhood Sprouts store and find "Follow Your Heart - Low Fat Ranch Salad Dressing" The nutrition info is at the company's website. Other stores might carry it also - it's very good!
Nutrition info:
http://store.followyourheart.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=11012&Show=ExtInfo0 -
I only use good quality Balsamic Vinegar, red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar as dressing. It's 10-15 calories max. I like my salads tart, especially with beets, walnuts and a bit of goat cheese.
^ This. Save your calories for something else. If you need some sweetness add craisins or mandarin orange segments.0 -
It is not a recipe. But, saw on Today Show the other day some suggested brands with low calories and sodium that supposedly tasted good.
Wasn't specifically looking for them the other day, but found them when I went to get a few groceries. Picked up Boathouse Farms Blue Cheese and Ranch. The Blue Cheese has only 35 calories for a 2 tablespoon serving and the Ranch has 45 for a 2 tablespoon serving.
I put them in the fridge when I got home and then opened them and tasted them when I was cooking dinner and they are pretty good.0 -
I make a balsamic dijon dressing:
2 tbsp sugar free pancake syrup
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp water (if wanted )
for this entire thing its 43 calories & sodium is 238. of course that may vary slightly depending on brands but not much. I've been really watching my sodium the last few weeks, so I always go with the lower sodium choices. this has worked well for me & i always have more than i really need. can also be used as a glaze (no water). The original recipe called for equal parts of all ingredients, but I find it tastes better with the extra syrup. hope this helps!0 -
Have you tried the stuff they serve in Japanese restaurants? It's actually very healthy, if you ignore the sodium content:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/402918-japanese-carrot-ginger-salad-dressing0 -
3/4 cup fat free sour cream
3/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1/3 cup Hellman's light mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
freshly ground pepper
1-2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
2 cups 1% low fat buttermilk
Directions:
In a small bowl or large measuring cup,
combine the sour cream, yogurt,
mayonnaise, garlic, powder, onion powder,
parsley, chives, salt, and cracked pepper.
Mix well.
Stir in the white balsamic vinegar; then
buttermilk.
52.3 Cal's for 1/4 cup.0 -
this is my all time favorite that i make up myself and it is really good.
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp canola oil
6 tbsp cidar vinegar
6 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp pepper
it is only 41 calories per tablespoon
i put my lettuce in a big bowl and stir it really well with the dressing that way you dont have to use as much
it is a simple recipe and you know what you are putting in your body when you make your own0 -
I LOVE the "Marie's Greek Vinaigrette. It's amazing & only has 110 calories & 12 grams of fat, just 2 from sat. It also has no sugar. It's perfect IMO
this is homemade??? Ill google it and see what it comes up with...thanks.
No its not homemade, I must of missed the homemade part of the question, my bad0
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