Ranch Dressing Substitute for a Diet?

Question

I actually love all the "free" foods I get to eat as much as I want of (within reason, LOL) on my diet, like carrot sticks and raw zucchini. I really would like to find a dip/dressing though. I was thinking of low-fat ranch dressing or something like that, but I suspect that low-fat dressings are not going to be as low-fat as I would prefer. 

I like creamy stuff like ranch and creamy italian - the thought of dipping a carrot in salsa is not very appealing to me. Maybe something along the lines of something or other whipped up with cottage cheese in the blender or something? Or is there a NO-fat bottled dressing?

Any ideas or experiences?

Spellz · Accepted Answer

Here are a few of my favorite low-calorie dressings...

LOW CALORIE SALAD DRESSING   

1 (7 oz.) pkg. dry ranch style salad dressing mix
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. plain low fat yogurt

Mix ingredients until smooth to creamy. Refrigerate several hours before serving. 
10 calories per tablespoon 


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CREAMY LOW - CALORIE SALAD DRESSING   

1 c. low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 c. lemon juice or vinegar
1/2 c. tomato juice

Blend all ingredient with hand beater until very smooth. Store in covered jar in refrigerator.
Makes 1 3/4 cups, with 14 calories per 2 tablespoons.
 
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CREAMY LOW CALORIE SALAD DRESSING   

May also be used on baked potato.

2 c. cottage cheese (1 lb.) carton
1 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt or 3/4 tsp. season salt (add other flavors if desired, onion, garlic, celery, etc.)

Sieve cottage cheese or mix in blender until smooth and creamy. Stir in buttermilk, 
lemon juice, parsley and salt. Chill. Makes 3 cups. Calories: 1 tablespoon = 17 calories. 
Fat controlled diet: Negligible fat. Diabetic and Calorie Controlled diet: 
2 tablespoons = free choice. Sodium controlled diet: prepared as directed, omitting salt, 
1 tablespoon = 42 milligrams sodium. 

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actormyk · Answer

There are good fat-free dressings, ranch among them, that do not require you to do anything but buy them.  Each will differ somewhat in taste and salt and fat content, just know that whatever the exact amount, it's better than eating regular ranch.  Ken's Fat Free Ranch is very good and is available at your supermarket.  Newman's Own is also good and gives a portion of the profits back to the community.

Also dips made with fat free ranch can be found.  Sometimes a supermarket's deli will make its own dips and then you can request that some be made with fat free ranch, like spinach-artichoke dip.  Really good!

Anonymous · Answer

Olive oil, because its an omega 9 fatty acid that takes the bad fat by the hand and leads it out of the body, not to mention it helps reverse artery plaque and prevent heart disease.

For a salty taste without high salt content, you use balsamic vinegar or Sea Salt or Bragg's liquid aminos or a fresh lemon.

Instead of dipping, get sophisticated and make a chopped salad with a medley of vegetables. 

Eating a salad both with lunch and dinner takes away the fat.

Plan ahead, and prep the food ahead of time to save you time.

If you like to dip, then you can get carrots and celery sticks squeeze lemon, pinch of sea salt, and a dash of cayenne.

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