Low Carb Salad Dressing

[Nancy 8 03]

Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
Kraft and Carb Options

[Floridacple2000]

Ken's Ceasar Dressing has 0 carbs! Hubby loves it...

Nancy 8 03 wrote:
> Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> Kraft and Carb Options
>

[CGV]

Aren't most salad dressings low carb? I've been on Induction for almost a
month and have used nothing but "regular" salad dressings; all with 1 or 2
carbs per 2 tablespoons. Besides, I'm a cheapstake and always buy the 99
cent store brands.

--
CGV
258/230/180
Since 3/23/04

"Nancy 8 03" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> Kraft and Carb Options
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[Becky]

I just bought Kraft Carb Well <Blue Cheese and the Caesar> and both are
delicious !

"Nancy 8 03" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> Kraft and Carb Options
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[CGV]

"cheapstake"=cheapskate

I'm so weak from this diet that I can't even load up the spell check.

heh heh
--
CGV
258/231/180
Since 3/23/04

"CGV" > wrote in message
. com...
> Aren't most salad dressings low carb? I've been on Induction for almost a
> month and have used nothing but "regular" salad dressings; all with 1 or 2
> carbs per 2 tablespoons. Besides, I'm a cheapstake and always buy the 99
> cent store brands.
>
> --
> CGV
> 258/230/180
> Since 3/23/04
>
> "Nancy 8 03" > wrote in message
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> > Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> > Kraft and Carb Options
> >
>
>

[c]

Also look at the Marzetti's brand dressings if they have them in your area.
They are usually stored in the produce section and refrigerated. Also not in
a bottle but in a jar. Their Caesar dressing is incredible, and the Ranch
isn't too far behind.

Chris


"Floridacple2000" > wrote in message
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> Ken's Ceasar Dressing has 0 carbs! Hubby loves it...
>
> Nancy 8 03 wrote:
> > Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> > Kraft and Carb Options
> >
>

[DigitalVinyl]

(Nancy 8 03) wrote:

>Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
>Kraft and Carb Options

Nancy, consider reviewing existing dressings at the store.
Thousand Island, Russian, French, Catalina, Honey Mustards are the
dressings that a more expensive low-carb would be worth buying(more
$$). But wait on recommendations. There is a lot of bad LC food out
there.

Carb Options are Unilever brands- the dressings are actually the
Wishbone brand. I have the Wishbone Carb Options Italian, but haven't
opened it yet.

Carb Options Ranch $0.24/oz. 0 carb
Wishbone Ranch $0.19/oz 1 carb (I bought it @ $0.16/oz)

If you are stuck doing induction level eating I can understand you
caring about the 1 carb difference.


Here are ordinary brands that are low carb:

Marie's Blue Cheese/Super Blue CHunk - 0 carb ($ pricier, but good)
Kraft Roka Blue Cheese Dressing - 1 carb
Marie's Creamy Caesar - 0 carbs ($ pricier, but good)
Kens Caesar Dressing & Marinade - 1 carb
Kraft Three CHeese Italian Dressing - 1 carb
Marie's Ranch - 1 carbs ($ pricier, but good)
Wishbone Ranch - 1 carb
Hidden Valley Ranch - 1 carb
Kens Italian Dressing - 1 Carb
Newmans Own Family Recipe Italian Dressing - 1 Carb
Kens Lite Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette Dressing - 1 Carb
Newmans Own Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing - 1 Carb

DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
350/302/Apr-299/200
Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
OWL-50 carbs/day (CCLL=?)

[diane]

Carb options ranch is ok, but next to Kraft ranch, the 1 carb is worth the
Kraft regular ranch

--
Diane
Atkins since 12/4/2003
234/205 /150 5"8

CCLL about 27

Enjoy life & keep the calories down to your weight x 10
and watch the salt!
"Floridacple2000" > wrote in message
m...
> Ken's Ceasar Dressing has 0 carbs! Hubby loves it...
>
> Nancy 8 03 wrote:
> > Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> > Kraft and Carb Options
> >
>

[diane]

Thousand Island dressing-- 1 Tbsp low carb ketchup and 1/4 cup mayo = 1-2
carbs and a nice change.

if your dressing leaves you with a blah taste and salt and pepper doesn't
help- try sprinkling some splenda over your salad

--
Diane
Atkins since 12/4/2003
234/205 /150 5"8

CCLL about 27

Enjoy life & keep the calories down to your weight x 10
and watch the salt!
"Nancy 8 03" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> Kraft and Carb Options
>

[DigitalVinyl]

"CGV" > wrote:

>Aren't most salad dressings low carb?
Many are but brand variation is significant.

Ranch & Blue cheese dressings, a typical low carb runs from 0 to 2 g.
Caesar 1 to 3 grams
Russian, thousand islands run 5-8 grams
Frnech, Honey mustard can be 6 to 12 grams.
One of my fvorites, Ken's Sweeet Vidalia onion is 9 grams
Even good old italian varies from 1 to 4 gms

Of course "lite" dressings go into double digit carbs.

You definitely *CAN* buy regular brands and do low carb easily, just
have to watch your labels.

>I've been on Induction for almost a
>month and have used nothing but "regular" salad dressings; all with 1 or 2
>carbs per 2 tablespoons. Besides, I'm a cheapstake and always buy the 99
>cent store brands.

DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
350/302/Apr-299/200
Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
OWL-50 carbs/day (CCLL=?)

[DigitalVinyl]

"diane" > wrote:

>Thousand Island dressing-- 1 Tbsp low carb ketchup and 1/4 cup mayo = 1-2
>carbs and a nice change.

This is what I do, using Heinz One Carb Ketchup(recommended). I often
use a little mustard and sometimes a little dill relish(B&G-lowest
carb). Both add insignificant carbs.

>if your dressing leaves you with a blah taste and salt and pepper doesn't
>help- try sprinkling some splenda over your salad

DiGiTAL_ViNYL (no email)
350/302/Apr-299/200
Atkins since Jan 12, 2004
OWL-50 carbs/day (CCLL=?)

[ClabberHead 4.01]

"Floridacple2000" > wrote in message
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> Ken's Ceasar Dressing has 0 carbs! Hubby loves it...
>

That is the BEST dressing ever! I can't get enough of it. Even though it
says it has 0 carbs, the ingredient list does have "sugar" so assume .5
grams per serving.
--
ClabberHead 4.01
aka
Iron Chef Atkins
248/196/185 Low-Carb since 5/1/03
Al-Team #"e" to 27 decimal places (2.71828182845904523536028747...)
"Think about how stupid the average person is, then remember half of them
are stupider than that!" - George Carlin

[Crafting Mom]

My own personal favorite is made fresh every time:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
vinegar (I prefer red, but YMMV) to taste
1 squirt President's Choice natural Dijon mustard
pinch of basil, sea salt, cayenne.

Preparation time: 1.5 minutes.

CM
--
For those with difficulty establishing the obvious, the above was my
personal opinion and experience, and I am well aware that my way may
not necessarily work for every reader thereof.

[Luna]

In article >,
"diane" > wrote:

> Carb options ranch is ok, but next to Kraft ranch, the 1 carb is worth the
> Kraft regular ranch

Only Hidden Valley Ranch is real ranch. :o)

--
Michelle Levin
http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick

I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws.

[Nancy 8 03]

You know I hadn't even checked out regular dressing for the carb count.
I just thought they'd be high. Thanks for the info.

[Cubit]

I was surprised to discover that regular Thousand Island can be 15% carbs
(per FitDay). That is not to bad. You can have 2 tablespoons and still be
under 20 or 50 carbs for the day.

Cubit
308/255/165

"Nancy 8 03" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> Kraft and Carb Options
>

[Deborah]

"Nancy 8 03" wrote:
> Has anyone here tried to new low carb salad dressings. We have 2 here
> Kraft and Carb Options

Renee's Gourmet Naturally Light dressings are wonderful. We've been using
Spring Herb Garlic and Greek Feta Mediterranean. Each are .4 grams of carbs
per tablespoon, no sugar, no crap (mystery chemicals). They say they're
good as marinades, but we haven't tried that yet.

http://renees.com/productline_light.asp

The only problem is that I believe they're available only in Canada.

~Deborah~
LC Since April 13, 2004
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Eleanor Roosevelt

[Evelyn Ruut]

"Crafting Mom" > wrote in message
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> My own personal favorite is made fresh every time:
>
> 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
> vinegar (I prefer red, but YMMV) to taste
> 1 squirt President's Choice natural Dijon mustard
> pinch of basil, sea salt, cayenne.
>
> Preparation time: 1.5 minutes.
>
> CM


I am with you on that. I cannot see buying store dressings that are mostly
fillers and who knows what, when you can make an absolutely delicious
dressing yourself within minutes and everything is fresh.

I will post a few of my favorites once I get the measurements down for those
who like to measure exactly. I just toss them in, so I will have to
estimate.

--
Regards,
Evelyn

(to reply to me personally, remove 'sox")

> --
> For those with difficulty establishing the obvious, the above was my
> personal opinion and experience, and I am well aware that my way may
> not necessarily work for every reader thereof.
>