Cavuto suggests grabbing a jar with a lid (even a used-up peanut butter jar) and adding just three ingredients: 1 part extra virgin olive oil, 1 part vinegar or citrus juice, and a squirt of mustard.
If you’re still curious about how to pick a healthy bottled dressing, or, if you want more delicious dressing recipes, keep reading.
Avoid ‘Fat-Free’ Altogether
Fat is okay. In order for the body to absorb the beneficial carotenoids found in dark green spinach and bright red- and orange-colored vegetables, fat needs to be consumed with those veggies. In fact, researchers at Iowa State found that people who poured regular dressing on their salads absorbed more of the antioxidant carotenoids than did those who poured on fat-free or even low-fat dressings. Additionally, fat-free dressing makers often add sugar to make up for the fat removal; and most of us don’t need more added sugar.
Make it yourself: Light Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
Directions
Whisk the yogurt, milk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne in a bowl until smooth. Gently stir in the blue cheese. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors develop.
Steer Clear of ‘Sugar-Free’
Claims of ‘sugar-free’ on dressing bottles are misleading. This often means artificial sweeteners have been added. If you are making dressing at home, a pinch of sugar or a small drizzle of maple syrup can make a tangy vinegar-based dressing taste just right. But if you’re trying to eat more whole foods, artificially sweetened dressings don’t seem to sit well atop whole grape tomatoes and other fresh produce.
Make it yourself: Light Italian Dressing
Ingredients
Directions
Rub the cut sides of the tomato along the coarse holes of a grater into a bowl; discard the skins.
Whisk in 1/4 cup water, the vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, sugar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
Keep Sodium in Check
The amount of sodium in your bottled dressing should stay around 250 mg per serving, recommends Cavuto. In homemade dressing, mustard can provide the salty kick we love with greens; if you need more saltiness, add just a sprinkle of salt over the entire salad, instead of mixing it into the dressing. Then your tongue tastes the grains of salt on the veggies, instead of having salt end up in the pool of dressing at the bottom of the bowl.
Make it yourself: Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
What about Additives?
Ingredients added to dressings to give them a richer, thicker ‘mouth-feel’ such as xanthan gum, carrageenan and maltodextrin are safe according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA.) However, if you want to avoid any of these ingredients, the easiest way to do so is to grab a jar with a lid, some oil, vinegar and mustard, and shake.
Make it yourself: Light Ranch Dressing
Calories in Texas Roadhouse Light Ranch Dressing
Nutrition Facts
Texas Roadhouse - Light Ranch Dressing
| Calories | 40 | Sodium | 310 mg |
| Total Fat | 2 g | Potassium | 0 mg |
| Saturated | 0 g | Total Carbs | 7 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g | Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g | Sugars | 5 g |
| Trans | 0 g | Protein | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | ||
| Vitamin A | 0% | Calcium | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% | Iron | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Stay Away from Soybean Oil?
Despite the hype, soybean oil when consumed as part of a healthful diet has not been proven to lead to inflammation. In fact, in August 2017, the FDA approved a qualified health claim linking consumption of soybean oil to reduced risk of coronary heart disease. But, if you like the taste of extra virgin olive oil on your salad, it’s probably impossible to find a shelf stable dressing with the ‘fruity’ olive oil flavor of volatile EVOO. Again, make your own.
Make it yourself: Simple Salad Dressing
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| Olive Garden Italian Dressing, 16 fl oz |
- Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing.
- Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing.
- Italian kitchen.
- Net 16 fl oz (473 ml).
- This recipe has been a favorite with our guests for almost 30 years.
- Makes a lightly creamy and crisp tasting salad.
- Also good as a dip for vegetables.
- Questions or Comments?
- 1-888-254-0314.
- www.olivegarden.com
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Olive Garden Italian Dressing, 16 fl oz, adds a light and rich touch to your meal. This product contains zero grams of trans fats, which is convenient for those who are concerned about their health. This Olive Garden Italian Dressing's recipe has been a favorite with guests for almost 30 years. It is ideal for making a lightly creamy and crisp-tasting salad. You can also use this Olive Garden dressing as a good dip for vegetables.
Warnings:
Warning Text: CONTAINS: EGG, MILK
Ingredients:
Ingredients: Water, Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Egg, Romano Cheese (Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes), Dehydrated Garlic, Sugar, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Dextrose, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added to Protect Flavor, Annatto Color, Natural Flavors.
Directions:
Instructions: Refrigerate after opening.Shake thoroughly.
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