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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Back in the day, I was a waitress in a restaurant where we didn't have a dressing for folks who wanted low/nonfat dressing. I used to make a quick 'vinaigrette,' using Balsamic or red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, some minced garlic, a few fresh herbs, and salt & pepper. The sweetener was either honey or artificial stuff, depending on whether just fat, or fat and calories was the issue. I could whip it up in a gravy bowl in just a few seconds, and people loved it. Now, I often use freshly squeezed citrus juice...okay, sometimes concentrate, if I'm feeling lazy...with some finely grated garlic, whatever minced herb I have a fancy for, sugar if needed, and a small amount of good quality olive oil, or one of my home made flavored olive oils....er....I don't actually press my own olives, just flavor them, LOL. :D If you're wanting a creamy dressing, but wanting to cut fat, use non-fat yogurt instead of mayonnaise or cream, and pay attention to any sour/acidic ingredients the recipe calls for and cut them down. For example, if you want to make a 'Thousand Island,' type dressing, use the yogurt instead of mayonnaise, but use a small amount of tomato paste instead of ketchup for the tomato flavor.
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mary_md7
23 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
23 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
23 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
22 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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