RECIPE: looking for fat free salad dressing

KimGa

24 years ago

Isn't there a such thing as fat free ranch dressing that actually taste good?

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salena
24 years ago
MMMMMMM, good question. Read the ingredients on the 'ranch' bottle and try to come up with no-fat substitutes. There are all sorts of no/lo fat mayos and cream cheeses. If you come up with one, please share!!
jasper_austin
24 years ago
here's a thing called "Basic Low-fat Cream-Style Dressing"

1/4 cup part skim ricotta
3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 t lemon juice
1/2 clove garlic, grated
1 T minced fresh parsley
1 T minced fresh chives
S&P

process the cheese in food processor til smooth, and yogurt, lemon juice and garlic and blend again. stir in herbs.

This is from Diana Shaw's "Almost Vegetarian."

variations are suggested in her book. probably you could ranch this up a little- fat free buttermilk for some or all of the yogurt, chopped dill instead of chives, a little minced onion, maybe
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As to an EMULSIFIER, soy based 'lecithin' in liquid, granulated, or powder is great to get oils and water mixed with less seperation. This is used in some dressings as opposed to the natural amounts in eggs. The name is XANTHAN gum, as I read on the package, not XANTHUM gum. Watch it closely as to a measurement as it is really FAST ACTING and thickens in TWO seconds compared to a starch or instant starch. The viscosity does change a little once it sets, but even for that, after I made mine and the dried herbs and vegetables had soaked up a bit more liquid. The dried garlic I used was both minced and granulated, and once in a blender its all mixed well together. If your looking for powdered tomato, it an be bought from Bulk Foods. Tomato powder is really great in a tomato sauce too as a 1/4-1/3 cup is more than a small can of tomato paste. I also buy dried sweet pepper flakes, and these will sometimes se a small coffee grinder (blender type) so they are nearly a powder and easier to rehydrate.
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I'll bet that if I tasted it I could figure it out... My guess is that clear jell or whatever...and tomato paste....red wine vinegar sugar and basil....maybe some ground red pepper? maybe lemon? How about trying corn syrup, tomato paste and red wine vinegar and basil? That may provide enough thickening so you wouldn't need that jell stuff....which I hate! Linda C
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Got all these from the cooking forum and they are favorites! Made the spinach salad from Ann for a luncheon, it was a very big hit! Vittorio's Spinach Salad from Ann T Vittorio's was a restaurant in Toronto that we use to go to years ago. Salad isn't something that I would usually order but I loved his. This is my recreation of his recipe. Salad: Washed and dried baby spinach 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled 4 or 5 cleaned mushrooms, sliced 1 can of artichoke hearts halved or quartered 3 Roma tomatoes, quartered 2 chopped green onions Kalamata olives Dressing: 1/4 teaspoon tarragon 1/2 clove of garlic 2 or 3 tablespoons wine vinegar 1/2 cup homemade mayo or Hellmans salt and pepper Place spinach in a large salad bowl. Decorate with eggs, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and green onions and olives. Drizzle with dressing and toss. Can be made on individual plates as well. Dressing: Soak tarragon and garlic in vinegar. Add salt to dissolve. Mix vinegar mixture into mayonnaise and adjust seasoning to taste. ------------------------------------------- Nancy's "55" Salad Dressing (wizardnm) 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional) 1 cup vegetable oil Combine garlic, dry mustard, vinegar and water in a food processor or blender. Pulse to combine. Add salt, sugar, peppers, and celery seed (if using) With processor or blender running, SLOWLY add vegetable oil in a thin stream. After oil is added, continue to process another 3 minutes. --------------------------------------------------------- Creamy Roquefort Dressing (mqmoi) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 large shallot, minced 1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese 3 tablespoons whipping cream Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Fold in Roquefort cheese and cream. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
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Thanks so much for these listings. I just started on a low cholesterol diet and these are much needed. Hope I can mix up some good tasting ones. The premade lowfat dressings are all too sour for me.
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mary_md7
24 years ago
Personally, I have never found a fat free salad dressing that I thought was really good. My local grocery chain has a FF honey mustard that isn't too bad, but the FF ranch leaves much to be desired. If you like salsa, try using a 1/4 cup on a large salad as your dressing, and top with a tbsp or two of FF sour cream.
kathleen_li
24 years ago
I like the Raspberry Vinaigrette by Maple Grove Farms of Vermont. Wishbone used to make a good fat free Honey Mustard, but I can only find the JUST 2 Honey Mustard now and I don't care for it.
salena
24 years ago
I make sort of an imitation honey mustard dressing that is lo/no fat. To lo/no fat mayonnaise add spicy mustard (equal parts)I use Guldens brand, but Wal-Mart has the same mustard only cheaper..... Add white vinegar to thin and sugar substitute to sweeten, to taste. Thats it! It's great as a sandwich spred and veggie dip and a dip for sausages. I have added thick drained salsa for a spicer taste. Thats good too!

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Terrapots
23 years ago
A simple no fat dressing I've used is tomato sauce with a little vinegar, salt, pepper, Italian spices or spices of your choice and a little bit of sugar or artificial sweetener. I found the tomato sauce or tomato juice is a good basis to add flavorings to to spruce up your salads so they are not dry.
kdbern
22 years ago
I use fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper. It tastes great and here in the south there is always lemon for tea when you are eating out.

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