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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.