Does it exist? I love eating salad, especially once it gets warm outside. But unfortunately, my favorite salad dressings are not the healthiest - ranch and caesar. I may as well eat a burger by the time I add that (and cheese) to my veggies! :killingme

I'm tired of throwing out fat free/low cal salad dressing because it tastes horrible. Has anyone found any brands/flavors of more healthy dressings that actually taste good? I like most salad dressings, just can't seem to find a healthy one that has flavor worth eating. Thanks!

Unfortunately..if you like those two dressings..all of the healthy ones are not going to taste very good..lol. I cut carbs down when I was dieting...so I could have full fat ranch and cheese on my salads :killingme but my second favorite is just reallllly good olive oil or salad oil with a little bit of garlic salt. if the lettuce is good (I detest iceberg) then you don't need anything heavy.

I haven't found any I like. Most just cut the fat and substitute sugar and/or salt.

I've been using an oriental Sesame dressing. It has a strong flavor so you don't need to use much.

How about throwing together a yummy (and easy) balsamic vinaigrette?

I haven't found any I like. Most just cut the fat and substitute sugar and/or salt.

I've been using an oriental Sesame dressing. It has a strong flavor so you don't need to use much.

Kens Oriental dressing is actually low fat and very very good :yay:

Does it exist? I love eating salad, especially once it gets warm outside. But unfortunately, my favorite salad dressings are not the healthiest - ranch and caesar. I may as well eat a burger by the time I add that (and cheese) to my veggies! :killingme

I'm tired of throwing out fat free/low cal salad dressing because it tastes horrible. Has anyone found any brands/flavors of more healthy dressings that actually taste good? I like most salad dressings, just can't seem to find a healthy one that has flavor worth eating. Thanks!

That would be a negative.
Well.....actually Kraft makes a low fat; or a low something Italian dressing. I like Italian dressing, period. If it doesn't taste the way I want on any particular day, I add to it. :shrug:

check this out

Low Fat Sauces and Dressings - Salad Dressings, Vinaigrettes (http://www.lowfatlifestyle.com/sauces_dressings/saucesanddressingsindex.htm)

Brianna's Special Request Santa Fe dressing. You can find it at Nicks.

25 calories per serving, 0 grams of fat.

Calories in Brianna's Special Request Rich Santa Fe Blend Dressing Fat Free - Calories and Nutrition Facts (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/briannas-special-request-rich-santa-fe-blend-dressing-fat-free-2492865)

you can make your own lower fat ranch.. Low-Fat Herbed Ranch Dressing Recipe at Epicurious.com (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Low-Fat-Herbed-Ranch-Dressing-12215)

Kens Oriental dressing is actually low fat and very very good :yay:

I don't remember what brand I bought, but it was almost 1/2 oil. I poured most of the oil off into a separate jar and use that for cooking, it's highly sesame flavored. The remaining salad dressing is nearly oil free and tastes just as good.

Didn't notice Ken's had an oriental. I'll look at that one too.

Use salsa.

Kens "lite" dressings are full of good flavor and not too many calories. I've found their creamy Caesar, Italian and their Honey mustard to be the best tasting.

Have you looked at Catalina dressing. It has a special flavor all its own so I think the diet is better, kinda like the only diet I would drink is rootbeer and dr pepper. they have strong flavors on their own so the diet ones are much more flavorfull than diet pepsi or coke.

Unfortunately..if you like those two dressings..all of the healthy ones are not going to taste very good..lol. I cut carbs down when I was dieting...so I could have full fat ranch and cheese on my salads :killingme but my second favorite is just reallllly good olive oil or salad oil with a little bit of garlic salt. if the lettuce is good (I detest iceberg) then you don't need anything heavy.

I hear ya. I've done the low carb thing and you sure can eat a "good" salad on that plan! :killingme

How about throwing together a yummy (and easy) balsamic vinaigrette?

I always make that for the inlaws when they're here, they love it. Thanks!

Use salsa.

Good idea, thanks. Just remembered that one of my friends used to use salsa while doing weight watchers because it's zero points.

Kens "lite" dressings are full of good flavor and not too many calories. I've found their creamy Caesar, Italian and their Honey mustard to be the best tasting.

I'll check them out, thanks.

check this out

Low Fat Sauces and Dressings - Salad Dressings, Vinaigrettes (http://www.lowfatlifestyle.com/sauces_dressings/saucesanddressingsindex.htm)

Great website, saved to my favorites.

Brianna's Special Request Santa Fe dressing. You can find it at Nicks.

25 calories per serving, 0 grams of fat.

Calories in Brianna's Special Request Rich Santa Fe Blend Dressing Fat Free - Calories and Nutrition Facts (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/briannas-special-request-rich-santa-fe-blend-dressing-fat-free-2492865)

Hmmmm, sounds interesting. And Nicks is close to me.

Have you looked at Catalina dressing. It has a special flavor all its own so I think the diet is better, kinda like the only diet I would drink is rootbeer and dr pepper. they have strong flavors on their own so the diet ones are much more flavorfull than diet pepsi or coke.

I haven't but I should. Thanks!

I love Hidden Valley Ranch Light!

Marzetti is a good choice, and they come in a variety of flavors.

I like Wish Bone Light Caesar. I tried it once, thinking I would not like it at all, but I really do. It has good spice to it and is not bland. Wish-Bone® - Wish-Bone® Light Creamy Caesar (http://www.wish-bone.com/Dressings/1405/Light-Creamy-Caesar.aspx)

How about throwing together a yummy (and easy) balsamic vinaigrette?
:yeahthat:
I prefer vinegarettes though.

Yep....but I'm not sharing...:diva:

Yep....but I'm not sharing...:diva:

:duel: How rude!

Thanks again to everyone who has replied......other than toppick. :howdy:

:duel: How rude!

Thanks again to everyone who has replied......other than toppick. :howdy:

:howdy:

How rude!You sized him up pretty well. :lol:

Does it exist? I love eating salad, especially once it gets warm outside. But unfortunately, my favorite salad dressings are not the healthiest - ranch and caesar. I may as well eat a burger by the time I add that (and cheese) to my veggies! :killingme

I'm tired of throwing out fat free/low cal salad dressing because it tastes horrible. Has anyone found any brands/flavors of more healthy dressings that actually taste good? I like most salad dressings, just can't seem to find a healthy one that has flavor worth eating. Thanks!

These are my favorites

Wish-Bone® - Wish-Bone® Red Wine Vinaigrette (http://www.wish-bone.com/Dressings/1431/Red-Wine-Vinaigrette.aspx)

Wish-Bone® - Wish-Bone® Fat Free Red Wine Vinaigrette (http://www.wish-bone.com/Dressings/1395/Fat-Free-Red-Wine-Vinaigrette.aspx)

http://www.wish-bone.com/Dressings/1773/Light-Raspberry-Walnut-
Vinaigrette.aspx

Wish-Bone® - Wish-Bone® Robusto Italian (http://www.wish-bone.com/Dressings/1400/Robusto-Italian.aspx)

Wish-Bone® - Wish-Bone® Romano Basil Vinaigrette (http://www.wish-bone.com/Dressings/1695/Romano-Basil-Vinaigrette.aspx)

I love Hidden Valley Ranch Light!

DITTO! Catalina is great too!

It didnt take too long to get used to it

I use black pepper on my salad, no dressing.
like I said, it didnt take too long to get used to it and now its my preferred way to eat my salad.
You can try garlic salt too if that is a better taste for you.

I like Safeway's Eating Right brand Ranch. It's the best tasting low cal ranch I have found.

Of all the salad dressing out there I've tried, I really prefer a good oil and vinegar mix (very little olive oil to a good red vinegar). I have this Filippo Berio EVOO salad and vegetable spray, and there are 0 calories - vinegar has maybe a couple of calories.

If you find a good combination, you can have a very flavorful dressing for very few calories.

Ken's Raspberry Pecan Fat Free!!! Awesome on a spinach salad. :drool:

I use black pepper on my salad, no dressing.
like I said, it didnt take too long to get used to it and now its my preferred way to eat my salad.
You can try garlic salt too if that is a better taste for you.

I like apple cider vinegar and salt/pepper (no calories) If I have a lemon/lime available I will use that instead of the vinegar.

I like the light buttermilk ranch. I have only been able to find it at Walmart

Ken's Raspberry Pecan Fat Free!!! Awesome on a spinach salad. :drool:

I have Ken's Raspberry Walnut dressing and love it. I'm sure the pecan is just as good.

I like apple cider vinegar and salt/pepper (no calories) If I have a lemon/lime available I will use that instead of the vinegar.

Hmmmm, so just lemon/lime with a little salt and pepper. Can't get much lower in calories than that.

Thanks again, everyone. I won't get bored with salad with all these options. Looking forward to finding my favorite lower fat version of ranch too. Can't seem to give it up.

Ken's Lite Raspberry Pomegranate is awesome. It is sweet and tart at the same time and delicious.