Do you love ranch dressing?

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  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    YES! we love it, we put it on mashed potatoes here,
  • jamiejarrett
    jamiejarrett Posts: 1 Member
    Greek yogurt and ranch packets are awesome!
  • hender13
    hender13 Posts: 12
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  • RNmomto4
    RNmomto4 Posts: 143
    I love ranch! The one I use is only 80 cals per 2 TBSP which I dont think is too bad--my question is, which one is low in sodium!?

    The kraft light ranch is like 370mg for only 2 TBSP. Any recipes that are lower than that? Thanks!:smile:
  • briyowes
    briyowes Posts: 757 Member
    Walden Farms Ranch 0 calories. Havent tried it but love the 0 calorie blue cheese.

    I didn't like the Ranch, but I love the Bacon Ranch.
  • IndiMomma
    IndiMomma Posts: 7
    I like it even better with non-fat yogurt. I buy the regular fat-free yogurt and strain it to make it thicker. You can also use Greek yogurt but I actually prefer the regular, just strained. Hidden Valley Ranch also comes in a canister now, where you can just shake out what you need. I use this dip for carrots and other raw veggies and it's an extremely low calorie snack with lots of bulk and great flavor.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Yum...seems worth a try.
  • clotta22
    clotta22 Posts: 12 Member
    I am so guilty...thanks for posting some alternatives!!!
  • jcrnprn
    jcrnprn Posts: 25
    I've used this for a while now as a veggie dip, if you add some skim milk to the mix it thins it out to pour on salad. I do this only when I'm about to use it so it will stay fresh.
  • NeeNee210willwin
    NeeNee210willwin Posts: 1
    OMG I love ranch tooo lol soo bad I have my oldest daughter hooked on that to the point she will not eat any type of chicken unless its with ranch dressing but I have to try the recipe you posted it just sounds much lighter as well
  • carriem29
    carriem29 Posts: 28
    I didn't read the other replies, so I hope this isn't a repeat, but I mix one bottle of Light Hidden Valley Ranch with a bottle of Fat Free Hidden Valley Ranch. The FF is not that great by itself and the light is a little higher in cals/fat than I would like so this works well for me:)
  • plt55
    plt55 Posts: 111 Member
    what size sour cream?
  • JeanetteButler
    JeanetteButler Posts: 77
    I use fat-free cottage cheese with one packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, and blend it in the blender until it is nice and creamy. Not only is it low cal, but you are getting your protein. You can add water or milk in you prefer it thinner. I love this version even better than the bottle Ranch dressing.
  • lewandt
    lewandt Posts: 566 Member
    I tried the packet with cottage cheese and buttermilk. I didn't care much for it but i think 1/2 packet would have been better as it was just too strong for me.

    I will definitely try again with half packet and maybe sour cream or just cottage cheese and not the buttermilk.

    Thanks for the tips
  • unlocke
    unlocke Posts: 149
    I love HV Ranch but I now prefer Ken's Steakhouse LITE Ranch dressing.. It tastes just as good as the regular & it's 80 calories for 2 tbsp. I hate yogurt and sour cream so I just stick to my regular ranch, I just try to only eat it once or twice a week. =)



    I hate both of those too, but you don't taste the sour cream or yogurt after you mix the packet of HVR in it. It's really good.
  • lovep90x
    lovep90x Posts: 65 Member
    Great idea!
  • oOMusicBabii
    oOMusicBabii Posts: 494
    I love ranch dressing and creamy dressings...I have been giving them up but I might look into trying some of the alternatives mentioned here and seeing how they taste.
  • nicehormones
    nicehormones Posts: 503 Member
    YES. I get light ranch, not fat free ranch, because it still tastes just as good to me. And I put it on everything... mmm
  • michelejoann
    michelejoann Posts: 295 Member
    No. I am the only person in the world who does not love ranch dressing.

    I can only eat it mixed with frank's red hot, or as a dipper for wings.

    I HATE it on salads. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer.
  • Car0lynnM
    Car0lynnM Posts: 332 Member
    I hate ranch, but do love bleu cheese. Any suggestions for a substitute for bleu cheese?
  • casscass0010
    casscass0010 Posts: 1
    Thank you! I think this just made my day...good to know I don't have to give up my ranch addiction :)
  • AntShanny
    AntShanny Posts: 359 Member
    My friend told me mixing ranch seasoning into greek yogurt makes a great veggie dip. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm inclined to believe it...

    Great with buffalo wings, too!
  • HardyGirl4Ever
    HardyGirl4Ever Posts: 1,017 Member
    Thank you! Another good one is Kraft Fat Free or Calorie Wise. The Fat Free is 50 calories for 2 Tbsps and the Calorie Wise is 70 calories for 2 Tbsps and 5 grams of fat.


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  • KristinD1977
    KristinD1977 Posts: 100 Member
    I'm also a ranch lover, and I now only buy Bolthouse Farms Classic Ranch Yogurt Dressing.
    I find it to be even more wonderful than Hidden Valley-- nicer texture and more flavor!!

    Nutrition Facts for 2 Tablespoons:
    45 calories (30 from fat)
    3g fat
    0.5 saturated fat
    5mg cholesterol
    270mg sodium
    3g carbohydrates
    0 fiber
    2g sugar
    1g protein

    This!!!! I love the Bolthouse yogurt dressing (Bolthouse honey mustard is amazing too)!
  • HardyGirl4Ever
    HardyGirl4Ever Posts: 1,017 Member
    I hate ranch, but do love bleu cheese. Any suggestions for a substitute for bleu cheese?

    Kraft Fat Free Roka Blue Cheese Flavour Dressing is 50 calories for 2 Tbsps.


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  • sarahelen1
    sarahelen1 Posts: 30
    FF Greek yogurt and FF Buttermilk with HVR.... Seriously the BEST!!!!! My kids dont know I refill it into empty HVR bottles!!! You will love it!!
  • mistigoodwin
    mistigoodwin Posts: 411 Member
    I use the Hidden Valley Ranch pk to make it! I eat salad EVERY day and I just cant give up ranch.
  • WhoTheHellIsBen
    WhoTheHellIsBen Posts: 1,238 Member
    You can also mix it with plain yogurt - same taste, fewer calories!

    I use greek yogurt for onion dip too, works great! Plain greek yogurt mixed with a packet of onion soup
  • tasiamere
    tasiamere Posts: 233
    AWESOME!!!! I love HV ranch and have been substituting for Ken's Light Option...close but no cigar thanks for sharing the receipe.
  • scangel254
    scangel254 Posts: 3
    How many fewer? What's the count on that way?
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