Is there low fat salad dressing that tastes good?

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daylily

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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!
 
libertytyranny

libertytyranny

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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.
 
GWguy

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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.
 
lovinmaryland

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GWguy said:
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.
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Kens Oriental dressing is actually low fat and very very good :yay:
 
DEEKAYPEE8569

DEEKAYPEE8569

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daylily said:
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!
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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:
 
GWguy

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lovinmaryland said:
Kens Oriental dressing is actually low fat and very very good :yay:
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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.
 
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ItalianScallion

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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.
 
baileydog

baileydog

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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.
 
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daylily

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

Nickel said:
How about throwing together a yummy (and easy) balsamic vinaigrette?
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I always make that for the inlaws when they're here, they love it. Thanks!

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

ItalianScallion said:
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.
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I'll check them out, thanks.
 
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daylily

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Rock_Chick said:
check this out

Low Fat Sauces and Dressings - Salad Dressings, Vinaigrettes
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Great website, saved to my favorites.

thistle said:
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
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Hmmmm, sounds interesting. And Nicks is close to me.

baileydog said:
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.
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I haven't but I should. Thanks!
 
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