[Meanica]

Good Morning Beachers
I am on Phase 1 and I am a ranchaholic. Is is ok to have ranch on SB? I usually make it at home with a mix I get from Costco. If I make it at home, what kind of mayo should I use. Speaking of mayo can I have that...it didn't list it in the book...what about amounts??
Help me please.

Thanks
Monica

[Bamiegurl]

I use Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. Mayo- reg. 1TBS Low Fat 2TBS (make sure it does not have high fructose corn syrup)

[Meanica]

THANKS!!!

[kpw]

I think mayo's made with Canola/soybean oil, regular fat are OK in moderation- he talks about it a bit in the book (I forget where). He says if choosing between low-fat with lots of added sugars vs full fat, go with the full fat if the sat fat is low. I use the 'Canola' Best Foods (I guess that's Hellman's on the east coast) as it has less sat fat than the regular, but no more sugars.

I too am a ranchaholic and make my own as well. I use l/f buttermilk for the milk portion and f/f sourcream (I use Naturally Yours - it has no added sugars or starches) - I love it - nice and tangy.

[beachgal]

Meanica, check out the ingredients of the mix you use to make your ranch. Some mixes have hydrogenated fats (big no-no!).

But yes, you can have any dressing made with good oils (soybean, canola, olive) that has 3 grams or less sugar. Hidden Valley packets have hydrogenated oil and sugar (I think? I can't remember what tipped me off about them...) so I just buy the premade. As long as you stick with a serving, the fat level isn't too bad.

Have you tried Hidden Valley's Spicy and BBQ Ranch flavors? Both are fantastic and SBD safe.

[waterbaby]

Duke's Mayonnaise is the only one on the market that does not contain sugar in any way, shape or form.

When I make my ranch from the mix, I use only half as much mayo and twice the fat free milk.

Also, with ranch dressing -- a little goes a long way. Put some in a small container next to your salad. Stick your fork in the dressing, then in the salad. You'll use a lot less and you wont' miss it one bit!

Best of luck!

BTW, Duke's is made by the Sauer company. I don't know how far west or north it is available.

Claire

[waterbaby]

Here are some great ranch dressing recipes. They are copycats of the originals...

Copycat Lone Star Ranch Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. Finely chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbl. Buttermilk
1/2 tsp. Splenda
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp vinegar
Dash salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Dash paprika
1/4 tsp finely chopped fresh dill

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and let chill for 1-2 hours.


Copycat Outback Steakhouse Ranch Dressing
1 tsp Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse Ranch Dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 dash dried minced garlic

Mix well and refrigerate.

[TexLady]

How many points in Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing MIX?

Serving size: 1/2 tsp. Fiber 0, Cal 5, Fat 0, so 0 points. Right?

I make a big amount, using 3 TBS, so how many points would that be?

[beachgal]

TexLady, this is the South Beach Diet Forum FAQ. We don't do points...perhaps you meant to post it in the WW forum?

Claire (and others), watch the pre-packaged dressing mixes. They often have hydrogenated fats (total no-no) and sugars, like dextrose. For instance, Hidden Valley is not acceptable. The bottled ranch dressings are usually fine (check the ingredients) but the mixes are trouble. Be careful.