I kept seeing ads for Kraft's "new" salad dressing. They make it sounds like they're 100% natural because they don't have any artificial preservatives. (I'm not sure what "real" preservatives they've been replaced with, but ok.)
I googled to try to find out exactly what the ingredients are, but couldn't find them listed anywhere online.
So yesterday, I was at the grocery and noticed them on the shelf. I picked up almost every flavor, and all but one had high fructose corn syrup as the first ingredient listed. (I think the ranch flavor had hfcs listed as the second ingredient.)
Essentially, Kraft "Pure" dressings are high fructose corn syrup with a few other chemicals added to make it resemble actual salad dressing.
Just for you, here is a recipe for a quick and tasty ranch dressing.
(Adapted from the book
Eat, Drink & Weigh Less.)
Ranch Dressing (1 WW point for a 2 tbs serving)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 to 3 Tbs mayo (The canola kind has no hfcs, but has fewer calories than the regular version w/the same taste.)
1 tsp cider vinegar (I've also used white balsamic with good results.)
1/2 tsp onion powder (or to taste)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
1/8 tsp salt (or to taste)
a twist or two of fresh ground pepper
- Combine ingredients, taste and adjust seasonings.
- Refrigerate until you're ready to use. (It gets better after letting the flavors meld for at least 14-20 minutes.)
- Shake it before you use it.
- It'll stay fresh for a week or more if you keep it tightly sealed in the fridge.
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Posted by: Adolf Cochran | 06/15/2010 at 07:06 PM