I avoid all the usual supermarket brands and search out natural and organic brands, which I usually buy at the natural food store. There are a LOT of brands out there that don't contain HFCS or have mile long ingredient lists of mysterious ingredients. They cost more than Kraft and Wishbone, but the difference in quality is worth it. Plus you'll find some very unusual flavor combinations that will make salads exciting again

I like to blend some feta cheese (or blue) and low fat organic yogurt (which seems to be less tart that regular). You can add salt & pepper, a squeeze of lemon, whatever. I just thin it with a little water if it needs it. I like o&v, but I really like creamy dressings, and a little of this goes quite a long way.
cheers,
Sue

I am pretty sure there are many soy and dairy free options made by this company! (They don't taste as good as the soy ones though ).

http://www.galaxyfoods.com/findproducts.asp

I second (or 3rd) the Newman's Own Light recommendation -- they are fabulous tasting, low in calorie, and fairly healthy in ingredients. The Basalmic Vinigreitte has the lowest calories (40 for 2 T.). I love them, and if you don't have time to do homemade, and if you're like me and need a little more flavor than just olive oil and vinegar, they are ideal. I drizzle cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar over mine to stretch it.

Thank you, Soulbliss! That is a good web site! Unfortunately, I didn't spot any salad dressings. I'm going to the health food store and see what they may have of these brands.

Claire: I cannot find any low-cal Newman's! I wish I could! I have looked several times and usually end up giving up because I get the same thing every time - nothing! I will have to check another store that I usually don't shop and see if they may carry it.

Thanks so much!

Try making a homemade Tzaki sauce, that is a very good sauce and healthy for you too! Usually along the lines of yogurt, garlice, olive oil, grated cucumber.....look up a recipe that sounds good but that greek standby is a favorite of mine, on gyros especially! But since I can't have the wrap its like a salad with meat and cheese!


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I use a little bit of guacamole (even better if I made it myself) or tomatillo salsa. I really hate salad dressing and would prefer it plain most of the time.

No, no salad dressings but they do make "cheese" and "cream cheese" that are vegan and soy free too

So, you don't like vinegar at all...any kind, or just the average ones? Can you tolerate it in small amounts in things like a "mayonnaise"?

Let me know and I will post a few more recipes for you

Here is a great recipe:

2 cloves crushed then minced garlic
3 T tahini
2 T miso paste
1/2 cup plain almond milk
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 t toasted sesame oil
Salt to taste

Mix well, refrigerate and enjoy!