RANCH SALAD DRESSING

[Kim P]

RANCH SALAD DRESSING

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup coconut milk (make sure you get the 50 cal no sugar kind which only has 1 carb in 8 oz)
Seasonings:  dried parsley, salt, papper, garlic powder, onion powder,
A squirt of lemon juice

Just blend all of it together ~ I use a food processor.  I do not know the exact carb count (perhaps Umpa might know), however, it is going to be VERY LOW in carbs.  My family loves it 

[ladyluck]

Yummm sounds good....can I use almond milk instead or is the coconut thicker so its better?

[Kim P]

Hi Ladyluck ~

I actually think the Almond Milk would be thicker than the Coconut Milk (which is found in the natural dairy section probably near your Almond Milk).  I used to make it with Milk then Buttermilk then Heavy Cream in an effort to lower the carb count.  I love the taste & texture of using the coconut milk plus really like that the 8 oz is only 1 carb soooooo if you make it with the Almond Milk let me know how it comes out 

[shawn116]

Yummm....   sounds good to me!!  How much of each spice are you using?

[suzlyn454]

Ken's Buttermilk Ranch only has 1 carb for 2 Tbl...my favorite.  Lot's less work for us easy peasy peps! LOL 

[umpa]

One carb you are correct Kim What a cool recipe.I am always running out of ranch salad dressing.I have a dinner party friday will have to try this.I buy coconut milk in the can(which is wicked thick) so I always have it but I also like the one they sell in carton(same consistency as almond milk).

[Kim P]

The Ken's & Marie's Blue Cheese are good go to dressings if I am desperate, however, I have gotten soooooo spoiled by homemade dressings plus they are just so easy to prepare that I hardly ever purchase pre-made dressings anymore.  Hope ya'll enjoy the dressing and I hope ya'll have a GREAT Thursday!   

[umpa]

Please share your dressing recipes.It is easier to control sugar when you make your own.Dressings are one of the things that mess people up 

[mouseissue]

Hi Kim!

Ken & Marie's is very good.

Your so right about home made dressings.
There is no comparison with prepackaged especially if you use fresh herbs.

However in a pinch, I will use Ken & Marie's, or Hidden Valley Ranch (1 carb per TBSP), or Newman's Vinaigrette.
Sometimes I'll just mix up some whole mayo and balsamic vinegar and make a creamy dressing for Greek style salads.

A recent discovery was mayo mixed with SF Raspberry vinaigrette for cole slaw.
It's a new favorite of my wife's!

[umpa]

Mouseissue you are closing in on the 100 pound lost mark! 

[mouseissue]

Mouseissue you are closing in on the 100 pound lost mark! 

Hi Umpa!

I've been "closing in" for quite some time now.
My current weight hasn't changed in many weeks.
But, my measurements are continuing to shrink.

I expect to get on the scale one day and... BOOM!... Goal reached!

[Kim P]

Yum to the raspberry!   I love creamy dressings.  You can add blue cheese to the ranch base for blue cheese dressing.  I haven't really lost anything yet because I am not keping my carbs low enough.  Its too hard right now but I am gearing up though! I already feel better 

[umpa]

BAMM! I like that   Its all about good health Kim