Ingredients: soybean oil, water, buttermilk, egg yolk, sugar, distilled vinegar, salt, phosphoric acid, [dehydrated] garlic, modified corn starch, [dehydrated] onion, xanthan gum, monosodium glutamate (MSG), potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, spices, natural flavors, calcium disodium EDTA, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate.
Would You Eat This?
Probably not. So, why are you slathering RANCH dressing all over your salad? I admit, Ranch is good. In fact, it’s great and besides, where would carrots be without it. But, most standard store bought products include some combination of all that stuff, some of which spell check doesn’t even recognize. So, do you really wanna eat it?
If that’s not enough, consider this…two tablespoons (that’s about two of your soup spoons worth) has 130 calories (120 from fat), 13 g of fat (2 saturated, 0 trans fat), 10 mg of cholesterol, 240 mg of sodium, 2g carbs, 0 fiber, 0 protein, 0 vitamins A or C, 0 calcium, and 0 iron.
Imagine that you should not consume more than 2000 calories per day and no more than 25 grams of fat and 1800 mg of sodium. Was this salad really worth it? Not in the least!
Consider this…make your own dressing. I know you creamy dressing lovers may initially turn your nose up a vinaigrette, but considering the list of ingredients above, a basic dressing of evoo, vinegar, and herbs sounds appealing to me.
Start with a basic mix of 2 to 1 oil to vinegar. Experiment with various types of vinegars and herbs (fresh and dried). Use a blender to get a greater emulsion (thicker) and try adding a tbsp of honey and Dijon for a change in consistency and taste. Trust me, it’s worth it and you won’t regret this change.
Would You Eat This?
Probably not. So, why are you slathering RANCH dressing all over your salad? I admit, Ranch is good. In fact, it’s great and besides, where would carrots be without it. But, most standard store bought products include some combination of all that stuff, some of which spell check doesn’t even recognize. So, do you really wanna eat it?
If that’s not enough, consider this…two tablespoons (that’s about two of your soup spoons worth) has 130 calories (120 from fat), 13 g of fat (2 saturated, 0 trans fat), 10 mg of cholesterol, 240 mg of sodium, 2g carbs, 0 fiber, 0 protein, 0 vitamins A or C, 0 calcium, and 0 iron.
Imagine that you should not consume more than 2000 calories per day and no more than 25 grams of fat and 1800 mg of sodium. Was this salad really worth it? Not in the least!
Consider this…make your own dressing. I know you creamy dressing lovers may initially turn your nose up a vinaigrette, but considering the list of ingredients above, a basic dressing of evoo, vinegar, and herbs sounds appealing to me.
Start with a basic mix of 2 to 1 oil to vinegar. Experiment with various types of vinegars and herbs (fresh and dried). Use a blender to get a greater emulsion (thicker) and try adding a tbsp of honey and Dijon for a change in consistency and taste. Trust me, it’s worth it and you won’t regret this change.
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