Suggestions for salad dressings please.

laurieagain09
laurieagain09 Posts: 183 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Can you guys give me some suggestions of no or low calorie dressings to use on salads or veggie dipping?
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  • Brittany3914
    Brittany3914 Posts: 258 Member
    One of my favorite salad/dressing combos is spinach, sliced strawberries, and almonds, with balsamic vinegar as the dressing. I haven't tried balsamic vinegar on any other salads, but I'm sure it'd be just as good!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Make your own dressing. It is really easy: I like to do 2-3 parts acid (vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, lime juice a combo of any of these), 1 part oil, and bonus ingredients: spices, onions, dijon mustard, herbs and salt and pepper. Sometimes you'll need a little bit of sweetener: 1-2 teaspoons usually works for me. You can make a creamy dressing by adding greek yogurt to the list above. Or tahini.

    Search for some dressing recipes, and cut the oil. You don't need that much.
  • mmklinemm
    mmklinemm Posts: 58 Member
    I've liked all the flavors I've tried from the Maple Grove Farms brand. Low calorie without using the chemicals found in most low cal foods.
  • happythermia
    happythermia Posts: 374
    I'm sorry, but I can't. BUT I will tell you that I get my salad dressing on the side always (or I measure it out myself it at home) and I dip. I get the taste of whatever dressing I want, but I don't get all the calories (like you would on a standard restaurant salad aka soup!)

    lol I know it's not an original thing, but it's what helps me! What can I say. I like ranch dressing and raspberry vinegrette lol
  • SweetSammie
    SweetSammie Posts: 391 Member
    Boathouse Farms is pretty low cal, but TASTY. Their creamy dressings are yogurt based. If you like vinaigrette, wishbone makes several varieties of sprayable dressings.
  • SimplyMeJess
    SimplyMeJess Posts: 10
    Kraft dressing has some great low calorie & fat dressings.. I like the fat free thousand island and the low fat dijon mustard one
  • leadoff
    leadoff Posts: 136 Member
    Make your own dressing. It is really easy: I like to do 2-3 parts acid (vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, lime juice a combo of any of these), 1 part oil, and bonus ingredients: spices, onions, dijon mustard, herbs and salt and pepper. Sometimes you'll need a little bit of sweetener: 1-2 teaspoons usually works for me. You can make a creamy dressing by adding greek yogurt to the list above. Or tahini.

    Search for some dressing recipes, and cut the oil. You don't need that much.

    Yep! I like Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a squirt of dijon mustard. :)
  • jddykstra
    jddykstra Posts: 19
    My favorite is Girards Lite Champagne dressing. It is 60 calories for 2 TBLS and is amazing!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I like the wishbone salad spritzer in italian flavor. It's pretty tart, but I like it. Only 1 calorie per spray.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    Personally I say just buy a light italian.....
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    I eat my salads dry a lot, or just sprinkle with lemon juice. I also use salsa or avocado.
  • ncahill77
    ncahill77 Posts: 501 Member
    Fat free sour cream with a packet of ranch seasoning and little water to thin it out, tastes better than ranch and not bad for you at all.
  • Chubbyhulagirl
    Chubbyhulagirl Posts: 374 Member
    Majority of the time I dont do dressing on salad but somedays I just get bored with the flavor so I normally drizzle 2tblsp of bbq sauce over my salad. Or I will toss my sliced chicken breast in the bbq sauce and eat it that way. Normal, no "low-cal, diet, fat free," bbq sauce is around 60 cals per 2tblsp.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I mixed olive oil with lemon juice, garlic, mustard and salt and pepper, it's yummy and I don't need much.
    For store bought I really liked the rasberry hazelnut vinaigrette from Wishbone.
  • davcro
    davcro Posts: 11
    try making your own with vinegar, olive oil and a little sugar. Use spices you already have or get the Good Season's mixes. Then you know exactly what you have in the dressing.
  • Le_Joy
    Le_Joy Posts: 549 Member
    Balsamic vinegar
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Renee's half fat poppyseed. I'd drink it by itself if I wasn't afraid people would judge me.
  • SabrinaR10
    SabrinaR10 Posts: 25
    I concur on the balsamic, olive oil and good seasonings!!
  • katieslosingit
    katieslosingit Posts: 20
    I was watching Dr. Oz. He said that is you use Miso Paste and vinegar it tastes amazing and is only 20 calories for 2 TBS.

    I found this on Pinterest because I can't seem to find the link for it on his website:

    "Dr Oz: Miso Paste -replace salad dressing with Miso paste -mix the paste with vinegar. Squeeze in lemons and use as your salad dressing. -has a rich, full body, earthy flavor -Miso is a pro-biotic food and helps the digestive track. Regular dressing contains 180 calories per serving. Miso paste with the vinegar contains only 20 calories. Swap this in place of salad dressing a few times a week. At the end of the year, you can lose 13 lbs."
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Vinegar and/or citrus and/or mustard and/or spices. Switch up the flavors of each and mix.

    I'd suggest adding a little olive oil for taste and good healthy fat, but if you want low fat, skip it.
  • gellolicious
    gellolicious Posts: 14
    I use various flavored aged balsamic vinegars. There's an olive oil and vinegar store near me that has all sorts of amazing flavors, there's even a dark chocolate balsamic that I put on strawberries or vanilla ice cream.
  • jeannette120
    jeannette120 Posts: 65 Member
    My favorite is Newman's Light Balsamic Vinaigrette. 2 Tablespoons are only 45 calories. Yummy!!
  • skinnylove00
    skinnylove00 Posts: 662 Member
    vinegar and a spritz of lemon!!!!!
  • dicoveringwhoIam
    dicoveringwhoIam Posts: 480 Member
    lowfat spinach dip
    10 ounces fresh baby spinach, steamed until wilted
    1 cup plain fat-free yogurt, drained of excess water
    4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

    Preparation:
    Place wilted spinach in a colander and squeeze out excess water. Chop finely and place in a medium bowl. Stir yogurt and cream cheese together until smooth. Add to spinach. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Makes about 2 cups.

    Per serving (1/4 cup): Calories 55, Calories from Fat 11, Total Fat 1.3g (sat 0.7g), Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 186mg, Carbohydrate 4.7g, Fiber 1.1g, Protein 6.2g

    http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/appetizersandsnacks/r/lofatspindip.htm


    It's yummy.. I love this site.. also www.livestrong.com has great recipes that are lowfat too..
  • missprincessjenny
    missprincessjenny Posts: 104 Member
    I am a firm believer in the need for healthy fat in moderation. So I use either half a tbsp of olive oil or melted coconut oil. Half a tbsp of balsamic vinegear. It's quick and easy. If it's just a small salad for myself I decrease the amounts.
  • jaxbeck
    jaxbeck Posts: 537 Member
    Great ideas on the homemade! I am going to have to try these! As far as store bought my all time fave is "Maries Greek Vinergrette". It's awesome!
  • FinallyFindingLisa
    FinallyFindingLisa Posts: 222 Member
    Bolthouse dressings are AMAZING!!! Tasty, low in calories as well as sugar and sodium. Even my husband (who is NOT dieting) enjoys them.
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
    I just put lemon juice on my salads now.. or salsa. Salsa is SUCH a good dressing sub! :)
  • ❤lindsay❤dawn❤
    ❤lindsay❤dawn❤ Posts: 443
    *bumping for ideas*
  • MrsInmon
    MrsInmon Posts: 49 Member
    I just put lemon juice on my salads now.. or salsa. Salsa is SUCH a good dressing sub! :)

    I enjoy lime in my salad.

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