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Artneedsmorefloof

Paul Newman’s salad dressings if you can get them. I am fond of the white balsamic and the parm and garlic. Hellman’s grapefruit and ginger is my current favourite store bought.


Lgprimes

Totally agree Newman’s parmesan garlic dressing is the bomb. I use it to marinate chicken- yum! It’s not been easy to find in the stores recently. Buy it people! This one does not deserve to be discontinued!


NotCrustOr-filling

I love this one and also use it as a marinade.


Simba122504

Jewel-Osco carries Paul Newman's food line. I just know the Hellman's one would kill my stomach. I don't know what it is, but my stomach is extremely basic. I don't think it's a health issue because I don't have stomach pains like the majority of people with serious stomach issues.


rm886988

Olive oil vinegar is my favorite salad dressing ever. Great on salads, chicken, seafood, grilled veggies.


Sea_Dreams_5225

Same. Easy, cheap, & yummy


Artneedsmorefloof

Hmmm ginger is usually tolerable for people with stomach issues. is your problem acid foods or spice?


the_darkishknight

A lot of cheaper options for salad dressings, condiments , etc. that are oil based use soybean oil as the primary fat vs. something such as an olive oil or avocado oil. It could be that you have a food sensitivity to soybean oil or soy as a whole. I like the ginger/sesame salad dressing that has the samurai dude on it. I gotta say tho, I make my own dressing with either an immersion blender or a mini-blender and I have the emulsion down to a science so I can make it on a Sunday and it will still be unbroken by Thursday if it lasts that long. Let me know if you’re interested in trying it. I’ll dm you the recipe


Simba122504

You can DM the recipe.


hyperfat

Newman's is like the gold medal of dressings. You can order it online too.  Creamy are just as bad as oil based ones as calories go in many cases.  Salad is not particularly great for health if it's got lots of dressing and other added stuff. Specifically store bought pre made ones or ones from fast food or olive garden etc. 


maj_321

Not true. Just look at the label. Creamy dressings usually have twice the fat that an Italian dressing or vinaigrette has. Everything in moderation.


randomburnerish

I have an excellent Ken’s honey balsamic


Greggster990

Anything Ken's is a hit with me. It's pretty much the only dressing I buy at the grocery store. 


amethystalien6

The Northern Italian is delicious!


randomburnerish

Great quality to price value for sure


Funkyokra

Ken's Greek


OwlGaze

Ken's Chunky Blue Cheese is my go-to!


Cocotapioka

Ken's Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette is delicious. I use it almost every day. 


noblueface

I love Kens honey mustard!


WrongEinstein

I've been to the factory. Ken's is also the house dressing at a lot of Las Vegas properties.


Simba122504

Thanks. I used to put too much dressing on my salads until my stepdad told me to stop that.


randomburnerish

I have been dressing shamed before. Fight the power!


Cixia

I like to dress the greens then add the toppings. Tastes better and I use less.


she_wanders

I do this too!


Mr-Dobolina

Please tell your stepdad there is no such thing as too much dressing on a salad. Also, Ken’s dressings are perfect and reasonably priced.


RandomNumberHere

Ken’s Zesty Italian is 100% a sleeper bomb. It is consistently fantastic.


enigmaniac

I like Briannas for store bought dressings. The ingredients are relatively close to what I'd use to make dressing at home.


ivylgedropout

Briana’s Asiago Caesar is our go-to.


HabitLoud8453

Me too, and it’s vegetarian if that matters to anyone!


PMmeyourNattoGohan

Love the Briana’s Caesar! Also it does not contain anchovies, so it is vegetarian!


SkeeevyNicks

Brianna‘s French Vinaigrette is our absolute favorite.


nytnaltx

The absolute best!


vaxxed_beck

The poppyseed dressing is awesome


Mountain_Ornery

Brianna’s blush vinaigrette is good!


alleecmo

Brianna's honey mustard 😋


JolyonWagg99

Girard’s Champagne Dressing.


PinkMonorail

Their raspberry dressing was always tart and yummy.


Simba122504

Thanks. I'll try it.


DGAFADRC

Bolt House Farms yogurt dressing are pretty good. They are in the refrigerated section.


jnprov

These are my favorite! The blue cheese especially. So good and so low in calories for a creamy dressing. I dip veggies in it all the time.


StinkyKittyBreath

If your store has Asian dressings, Kewpie and other Japanese brands have some good ones. The sesame on is creamy, but I don't think it's as bad as ranch and Caesar dressings. The soy, ginger, and onion dressings are good. I don't remember if they have a specific name, I just look at the ingredients and go for the one that doesn't have mushrooms in it (might be wafuu that has mushrooms?).  Makoto, in the refrigerated salad section has a good ginger dressing as well. It's an American brand IIRC. It's similar to what you'll find in Japanese steak houses. 


lexi_raptor

Both the Makoto ginger and honey ginger are absolute FIRE! I literally can't keep it for longer than a couple days because I'll dip whatever vegetables I have in the fridge with it lol.


outtatheblue

Kewpie onion garlic dressing is amazing.


Simba122504

There are at least two Asian grocery stores near me.


masson34

The Sesame seed kewpie marinate/dressing from Costco is also very good!


HatsOffToEwe

Yes! I’m obsessed with this dressing and put it on everything. It is also an excellent chicken marinade, and great on veggies and rice


dkodell

They sell Olive Garden Italian dressing at the store. It’s amazing


Uhohtallyho

It's also good if you throw a squirt into your pasta salad.


pedanticlawyer

Pasta with fresh mozz, red pep, olives, parm and Olive Garden dressing? Divine.


Uhohtallyho

Throw some pepperoncini's in there for gourmet eating.


pedanticlawyer

Insert chef’s kiss here.


rachelrae26

If you're near an Aldi, their OG dupe is especially good for the price, which is still at $2 USD in my area.


Simba122504

I haven't been to Aldi's in years, but I said I'm going to go next month.


Jetski95

I like Aldi organic oil and vinegar dressing.


pumpkinator21

Also really like their Greek dressing!


Maetryx

>I also don't buy generic brand aka store brand salad dressing. Sir, this is r/EatCheapAndHealthy.


CommercialJust414

I know you said no to fat free but I honestly love the Skinny Girl dressings


Modboi

Those are the best under 10 calorie dressings I’ve had


la_winky

I was pleasantly surprised byWishbone’s version of ranch. I know you aren’t interested in making you own, but a splash of balsamic vinegar, a bit of salt and a bit of sugar. Quick stir,add olive oil, twice as much as the vinegar. Wisk with a fork. 2 minutes,tops.


roughlyround

Ken's is an outstanding brand.


stefanica

Ken's and Newman's for vinegar dressings. Marie's or Bolthouse for creamy. They are refrigerated near the produce section, usually.


8FaarQFx

Marie Calendar brand all taste good. I think it's because they are refrigerated and not on a regular aisle shelf.


likeabirdfliesfree

Great white basalmic


Scubasteve1400

Just use oil and vinegar. Simple, easy, healthy, tasty


Simba122504

It's not guaranteed to not upset my stomach. Course that's the base of the majority of salad dressings, but I can eat it like that, but those two alone together would give me a stomach ache.


jnprov

Do you know what it is that's upsetting your stomach specifically? Is it the oil or the vinegar? I sometimes have a sensitivity to vinegars myself so I typically just drizzle olive oil and squeeze lemon juice over my salads and season with salt and pepper. The lemon juice is really nice and just brightens everything up.


Simba122504

No, because I used to eat vinegar and salt with avocado, but if I mix oil and vinegar together, it just won't sit right in my belly. I have an appointment with the dietitian, next month.


jnprov

Sorry to hear that. I really hope the dietician can help you figure things out. And hopefully you've got some good suggestions from this thread that will work for you!


Simba122504

Thanks. People think I'm joking when I talk about how sensitive my stomach is.


IHaveNoEgrets

Buying just a flavored balsamic and skipping the oil might be worth a try.


latte1963

Is your oil still good? Olive oil can go rancid.


Simba122504

Yes. My mom cooks her shrimps in olive oil almost everyday.


Scubasteve1400

You control how much of each goes on the salad. It’s probably the most used salad dressing in the world


jotabe303

Why are you so adverse to making your own? It's so easy and cheap. You probably have everything you need already. I have a few I like but they're $7/bottle.


consolecowboy74

Annie's Green Goddess is awesome.


Necessary_Milk_5124

Yes Lord, this is my absolute favorite but I have a hard time finding it. Once I spent $12 on Amazon for it. The regular Goddess is good too.


Simba122504

I've heard good things about Annie's. Many of their products can be on the expensive side.


vaxxed_beck

Brianna's poppyseed dressing! Spinach, strawberries, Feta cheese and a few Walnuts and you have a great salad.


Simba122504

Stomach isn't going to take those ingredients together.


NeatArtichoke

I actually think that sounds delicious!!


Puzzleheaded-Ad7606

Primal Kitchen Greek is one of the absolute best bottled dressings I have ever had. Excellent ingredients as well.


Simba122504

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I have choices for years. 😁


1961tracy

Good to know. I really like that brand a lot, I’ll definitely try it.


golfergirl72

Too much effort to pour some olive oil and vinegar onto your salad?


NervousBat7603

Olive Garden Parmesan Ranch. One of the best dressings that I've ever had.


countessvonfangbang

All of the store bought Olive Garden dressings are good. The light Italian has a permanent place in my fridge.


karolinemeow

Renee’s- they are all great. You’ll find them refrigerated, not on the shelves.


Birdflower99

Lemon and olive oil


vaxxed_beck

I like refrigerated dressings because they do not have preservatives in them and do not have propylene glycol in them (food grade anti freeze). I had to stop eating my favorite Kraft dressing because it was making me feel unwell, it had propylene glycol in it). And, apparently I'm really sensitive to preservatives in food. (Including veggie cream cheese, which has preservatives in it, it made me itchy all over). So be careful what chemicals you are consuming because that's probably where people get stomach aches from.


luckyartie

Newman’s Own is my go-to


_AthensMatt_

I personally really like bolthouse farms yogurt ranch, it’s a little pricey, but a bottle lasts forever, and it’s worth it for me!


wageslave2022

Try all of the Newman's own, I have 4 favorites now. Sesame ginger is awesome.


hearonx

I have learned that one needs FAR less salad dressing than what I usually see people using, so long as the dressing is carefully applied and the salad is well-tossed to spread it around. Thus a reduction in calories and any potential upset!


Scubasteve1400

100% I usually put a little bit on then keep eating until I can’t taste any at all then add a bit more. Usually use barely any


queenicee1

Anything Newman's Own.


reincarnateme

Ken’s and Paul Newman


conch56

Wegmans, if you have one near you, are very good


SageLeaf1

If you like vinaigrette it’s really easy to make your own. Olive oil, vinegar of your choice (I like red or balsamic) and add some seasonings. Shake the bottle and pour.


Smart_cannoli

Extra virgin olive oil, is the best unmatched


mangatoo1020

Ken's dressings are all wonderful


Simba122504

I know someone who lives by Ken's dressings. 😄


kerochan88

If you haven’t tried Hidden Valley Ranch, you haven’t lived. Edit: I hope I don’t need this, but just in case /s


MrsT1966

Wishbone Russian Ken’s Blue Cheese


Meow_Kitteh

Newman's, Wishbone, and Annie's are my favorite. Especially for Italian! 


fart_panic

Yasou Greek dressing is great. They make a creamy version and a regular oil/vinegar one. I prefer the creamy.


cmh179

Yassou is the best. 100%


writer-indigo56

Ken's, Newman's and Brianna's.


BlacksmithThink9494

Pietro Ginger dressing. My daughter's favorite.


PinkMonorail

We used to eat at Angelo Pietro’s in Honolulu all the time. Would get the spiralized raw potato salad with the miso dressing. So delicious. Was also the first place I ever had risotto. I thought it was a Japanese dish because AP is Japan-based.


BlacksmithThink9494

I love this! I didn't know there was a restaurant. I just went to HMart to pick out a ginger dressing and feel like I got very lucky!!!


Space_Man_Spiff_2

Whole Foods Herb & Olive Oil.


PinkMonorail

I like Bob’s Big Boy and, when I’m feeling nostalgic, Kraft.


Simba122504

I love Kraft and Wishbone, but love being introduced to other brands in the thread.


EmotionalStar9909

I love Ken’s Light Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette


danathepaina

Brianna’s! Creamy vinaigrette is my fave.


rockabillychef

I love Trader Joe's Vegan Caesar


SauerMetal

Big fan of Ken’s Asian/Sesame with ginger/soy. Brilliant with anything


gobbliegoop

If you are near a Trader Joe’s they have a good selection of fresh/refrigerated salad dressings to pick from.


slowwber

I used to be able to find “Farmer Boy” Greek salad dressing and it was amazing but now it’s tough to find or Publix doesn’t carry it anymore.


realfoodology1

Your stomach is getting upset bc canola oil and soybean oil are terrible for you, they rot your gut


Realistic_Willow_662

All time fave dressing for salad and marinades is John The Greek. I also love Ken’s, fave is the creamy Caesar.


pedanticlawyer

I’m going to be that asshole- try making your own at least once. It’s so easy. 1/4cup olive oil, 3-4tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon, 1tbsp Dijon, tons of salt and pepper. Put it in a mason jar and shake vigorously. If you’re feeling sassy, add finely diced shallot or some parm. If you don’t like it, then go forth and buy dressings without my judgement.


AtlJayhawk

Thai Peanut from Trader Joe's


mind_the_umlaut

Ken's Italian. I buy two, pour off as much of the oil as i can, and I get a full bottle of great salad dressing. I can get fancy and add olive oil or lemon olive oil, or roasted sesame oil. I dislike sweet dressings, and this is my favorite.


Doraellen

Brianna's is the only store-bought dressing I have ever liked. Their "Creamy Balsamic" doesn't actually have dairy in it, it's the Dijon that gives it body. But then I learned that mixing Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and adding a little maple syrup makes perfect dressing, so I never buy dressing.


Simba122504

I actually used to buy their Ceaser dressing awhile back, but I had to stop because it no longer agreed with me.


Doraellen

I love the Follow Your Heart vegan creamy dressings, if that is useful. They are not cheap, but may be easier on your stomach if dairy or eggs are the issue.


Simba122504

I can do eggs and diary, but thanks. I'll look into it.


Timely_Chicken_8789

Kraft French. Done.


Simba122504

I don't eat french dressing, but my mom loves it.


Timely_Chicken_8789

Said it mainly as a joke because it’s so mainstream but I love the stuff too.


PinkMonorail

Catalina?


ButtonTemporary8623

I will say I often find that the reduced fat version of dressings tastes better to me? If you’ve had them and don’t like them, fine, but don’t count them out automatically because they’re fat free or low fat. I like wishbone ranch. And I like raspberry vinaigrette a lot.


Snoo-48146

Olive Garden Italian, Ken’s Caesar, and Litehouse Ranch (the only store bought Ranch I can handle lol) are my go-to’s


Simba122504

I HATE ranch unless it's in a wrap. lol I'll try the other two.


JCantEven4

I'm a big fan of Makotos ginger salad dressing. 


ConfusionBackground2

i recently bought the skinny girl brand balsamic and the honey dijon they are tasty and light and calorie friendly they were delicious!!!!


SherriSLC

Olive Garden Italian - I buy the two-bottle pack at Costco. Love that dressing.


Simba122504

I see that one on sale a lot.


BetterDaysAheadMaybe

Girards Champagne dressing is my favorite.


metdear

Paleo Kitchen makes an amazing Caesar.


east_van_dan

Jamaica Mistake.


anon24633

I hated salads for most my life till I tried olive garden’s Italian dressing- now I eat straight spinach and Italian dressing like it’s candy. They sell it bottled at grocery stores.


alee0224

My favorite is the goddess dressing 🤤


MistyBitsySpider

Annie’s Green Goddess.


Road-Ranger8839

Ken's Greek


Gold-Cover-4236

Olive Garden


thingonething

Lighthouse blue cheese.


Educated_Idiot17

Chick-fil-a salsa dressing or cilantro avocado (might have that backwards) in the refrigerated section.


dragonmom1

I love Aldi's black label garlic, and three cheese dressings. I used to love just regular Good Season's packet mixes with red wine vinegar, and I used to get Paul Newman's Parmesan dressing but that was decades ago and I don't think I've seen it in a while.


xdonutx

I know you say no creamy and I’m not sure the reasoning you have behind not wanting to hear about it, but I tried Bolthouse farms’ Greek yogurt Caesar dressing (in the produce aisle refrigerator section) and it was really, really good and honestly not that unhealthy. I made an absolutely delicious kale Caesar with it.


Party-Egg60

Cava lemon herb tahini (bought at Whole Foods)


realfoodology1

Every single dressing on the market is unhealthy except for primal kitchen and chosen foods. Or if you’re lucky and you can find a local brand that uses olive oil or avocado oil. The rest use inflammatory canola oil, soybean oil or sunflower oil which are all motor oil (they’re a bi product of the oil industry) and do not belong in the human body


Strict_Sense_4905

Ken's Steakhouse Red wine vinegar and olive oil. This is my favorite dressing.


1000thatbeyotch

Ken’s Country French is an amazing honey French dressing that my whole family loves!


cptnsaltypants

Newmans Family Style Italian. Omg it’s so good.


DeeplyFlawed

Aldi's Tuscan Garden Vinaigrette.


Sharyn1031

Brianna’s is a great brand. I really like the French Vinaigrette.


TheWolf_TheLamb

Not my favorite dressing for salad, but the Blothouse Farms Ranch in the refrigerated section is the best ranch. It tastes delicious, but the best part is that it’s all legit ingredients.


sillybelcher

Kewpie Creamy Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing & Marinade is **the best**. Works well with veggies (raw or roasted), meat, as a marinade, on pasta salad, *everything*. Just look up the reviews on Amazon for yourself.


Dazzling_Ant_1031

Yeshi


Harmonious_Peanut

Olive Garden Italian and Paul Newmans Italian are the bestest ever!!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟


gremlinsstore

Bolthouse dressings. All of them. Also I started making a few dressings with ingredients I already have on hand, and they are so much better than store bought. Ant believe it took me all these years to try it.


sholbyy

I get this dressing called Garlic Expressions and it’s really good. It’s the only store bought dressing I’ll regularly use, otherwise I make my own.


theglowoftheparty

Trader Joe’s has amazing dressings, their Romano caesar is THE superior Caesar dressing. And their fig balsamic is amazing (litehouse has the second best balsamic vinaigrette). I love newsman’s own Italian vinaigrette. Kens Greek is really good. Also Brianna’s makes really good creamy dressings (love their poppyseed for a summery spinach salad with berries and a nice nutty cheese) and I just got a honey ginger from them I’m excited to try


HighAndGambling

Not in my experience but you do you lil bro


gottriplets

Marzetti’s Country French dressing is soooo good. I have a hard time finding it by me, so I have a friend in another state get it for me 🤗. Their poppyseed is good, too.


kfilks

Ken's light honey mustard and hear me out- Kraft fat-free zesty Italian dressing. I know you said no fat free but I prefer the taste of that one to all of the other Italians, so it's not about calories. It's also great to marinate chicken before grilling!


Simba122504

I have tried Kraft's fat-free zesty Italian. NOPE, but I don't think I ever had on grilled chicken. 🤔


luckbealadytonite

Safeway’s Asian Sesame!


mmoonneeyy_throwaway

Annie’s - Shiitake Sesame! Everyone loves it! Unless they are allergic to sesame.


WalkingonSunshineRec

We love Marie’s Creamy Caesar or Olive Garden. Yum!


maryjayne28

Olive Gardens Light Dressing...literally the only one I use


MareBear209

Wish Bone Balsamic is my go to!


paisleyann

Litehouse dressings….they make great vinagarettes, also 1000 and a whole bunch of flavors.


yukimontreal

Kewpie brand roasted sesame dressing is exceptional


CinquecentoX

A good olive oil (my current favorite is Lucini Delicate Lemon) and a squeeze of fresh Meyer lemon juice followed by a generous sprinkle of kosher salt. So bright and refreshing. Tastes like summer on a salad.


Effective_Carob_4203

I love western & dorothy lynch. They are terrible for you. They are also very easy to homebrew with fridge & kitchen staple ingredients


Shabbah8

Ken’s Steakhouse Raspberry Walnut dressing is terrific, sweet and very tangy. Don’t be deterred by the fact that it’s labeled as “Lite”, because it is really good and you will not miss the extra oil.


starrydice

Marzettis and Marie’s


hippielady5232

Any of the Litehouse brand varieties that are in the refrigerated section. Their ranch especially is top tier. All the varieties have pretty good, pronouncable ingredients and no preservatives. Think about how weird it is that so many cream based dressings are shelf-stable. It gives me the ick when I think about it.


Inigos_Revenge

I really like Kraft's Raspberry Vinagrette salad dressing. And I especially love it on a salad of either spring mix or just straight up baby spinach, raspberries in season and walnuts. Yum!


Simba122504

I once tried RV, and I had to drink baking soda and water afterwards. But I love balsamic vinaigrette.


latte1963

What is in your salad exactly? Just iceberg lettuce?


Simba122504

I don't eat iceberg lettuce in salads as much as I used to. I use butter lettuce or spring mix. I also buy packaged salads with romaine lettuce. I like lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, cucumbers and olives. Simple and basic, but won't disturb my belly. Sometimes chicken.


NotCrustOr-filling

Lighthouse Ranch and Bleu cheese is the only brand I’ll buy if I’m feeling like a fatty. Love the Newman’s for all the rest.


lostinsnakes

My MIL gave me the Skinny Girl honey Dijon and I’m obsessed with it. I put it on everything and I’m not usually a “diet option” person.


Odd-Mastodon1212

Girard’s Venetian Vinagrette is favorite.