Ranch dressing?

[janice3600]

I am new and this is my first day. I did read the induction book. I don't remember if ranch dressing is allowed or not. I know sugar is a big no no. But sugar is in the ingredients. One gram sugar per 2 table spoons ( 2 carb.) Is that O.K. to have with my salad. Which I already ate so I hope it is. Thanks!

[conqueso]

Re: Ranch dressing?

Hi janice,
I eat ranch dressing from time to time with my salads. I never use over 2TBS. though, and I have had no problem with it. And if you go to a restaurant, order it on the side so you can control how much you eat. So, I have never stalled or gained while using it. I also use Blue Cheese dressing, Olive oil with salt and pepper, and even just some plain mayo. Good luck!

[theredhead]

Re: Ranch dressing?

The book says "Prepared salad dressings without added sugar and no more than two carbs per tablespoon a serving are also fine."

I've always eaten Ranch dressing without any problem. Recently, I started making my own with no added sugar and it tastes even better. Here's the recipe:

Sosumi's Homemade Ranch Dressing

1 qt. buttermilk (4 cups)
1 qt. Hellman's mayo (4 cups)
2 tsp. Accent (this is MSG), optional
2 tsp. onion flakes
2 tsp. garlic salt
2 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. parsley flakes

Mix well. Keeps for 3 months in the refrigerator.

I usually only make about a quarter of the recipe because it's really big. I put it in a squeeze bottle and it's easy to coat my lettuce that way. MSG sometimes is a problem for people, but if it doesn't bother you, it adds a lot of flavor.

While I'm at it, here's a recipe I just tried for Thousand Island Dressing that's very good! I'm sorry that I don't remember who posted it.

Thousand Island Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 T. LC ketchup (Heinz makes 1-Carb Ketchup)
1 T. white vinegar
2 tsp. Splenda
2 tsp. dill pickle relish
1 tsp. finely minced white onion or onion flakes
1/8 tsp. salt
1 dash of black pepper

Combine all the ingredients into a small bowl. Stir well and refrigerate for a few hours, stirring occasionally to dissolve the Splenda. Makes about 3/4 cup. If you want to kick it up a notch, add some jalepeno or chipotle.

I haven't tried it yet, but my DH said it's very good! Hope this helps.

[yma832]

Re: Ranch dressing?

Is buttermilk allow on induction?

[Elizellen]

Re: Ranch dressing?

Good question, yma
I would imagine as it is not on the allowed list for induction then wait till on the dairy rung of OWL before using it.

[janice3600]

Re: Ranch dressing?

Thank you all! And for the recipes! I will definitely try them!!