Best salad dressings according to redditors

Vinegar-based over cream-based as a general rule. For a quick German salad...this is what you do and it's fucking delicious.

You get a cucumber and a tomato. Or just a cucumber.

You get a packet of knorr powered salad dressing, the one with dill spice in it. Called - Knorr Salat Krönung dill-kräuter.

You make the dressing according to directions (ie water, oil, vinegar) and add it to your chopped up cucumber.

Toss, and enjoy. It's the shit. And takes like 5 min.

If you are up for a little more cooking and know how to boil water, you can make the best German potato salad ever. EVER. Direct from my Oma to you fine people:

1 long english (14") cucumber (or 2 med sized cukes)

8 medium sized red potatoes

2 packets knorr dill-kräuter spice salad dressing

2 chicken bouillon cubes (or use beef or veg flavor, your preference)

Apple cider vinegar

Water

Soy sauce

Olive oil (or canola, your preference)

Worcestershire sauce

Cut cucumber into thin coins. Boil potatoes with skin on till knife cuts through easy. Drain potatoes and let cool in cold water briefly until they are able to be handled without burning your fingers.
Put bouillon cubes in small saucepan, add 1/2 cup vinegar. Heat till cubes dissolve in vinegar. Put knorr powered dressing spice in a large bowl, add vinegar-bouillon liquid, add 2 tablespoons of water and 3 tablespoons oil. Wisk together. Add a 2 teaspoons each of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Wisk. Add more vinegar to taste. You want to aim for a concentrated vinegary umami flavor. But tastes vary by person. I like something more vinegary so I add more apple cider vinegar.

Add in the cucumber. Let sit for 10 min to let them get a slight pickle. Now do a rough chop of the boiled potatoes into coins. The final mixing will naturally break up the potatoes into smaller pieces. Keep the skin on friends...don't be a monster.... that's flavor. Put chopped potatoes in the cucumber dressing bowl and gently mix everything together. Let sit for 5 min, then do a taste test and add more vinegar/soy sauce/Worcestershire sauce to taste. You shouldn't really need much more.

No need to add any salt or anything. All the seasoning is in the knorr powder! It's a wonder spice blend!

You can be fancy and toss in a thinly sliced red onion. You can be next level extra fancy by adding a few crushed up pieces of crispy bacon and bacon drippings. 🥒🥓🥓

The potato salad is best after an hour resting... IF you can wait that long to eat it. It's amazing the next day after being in the refrigerator overnight. It's the best side dish to take to a bbq or potluck. This is the quick salad my Oma would always make. It's 100% german grandmother approved. It's ridiculously good with seared and grilled salmon.

Thing is that it's on the hard side to find the knorr seasoning in american stores. I always had german relatives send me boxes of the stuff from Germany. I recently found that amazon sells it. The directions are in German, but that's what Google translate is for.

Here: Knorr Salat Kronung Dill-Krauter (Salad Herbs and Dill), 5-Count Packets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001M0A8Y0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DGp6Cb0KW8VP5

It isn't that weird. The ranch powder packets you can buy from the store have you use mayo as the base plus some (butter)milk. It's just making the ranch a bit thicker in this case.

Walden Farms makes a zero everything ranch dressing, but, like all of their other products, it tastes like absolute dogshit.

Well, therein may be the problem. Here in KC, The Stuff is a dressing served over salads in one of our finer pizza joints. Next time try some real BBQ from Q39, Joe's KC, or Smokehouse. If you do happen to go to Smokehouse, I highly recommend the Burnt Ends platter or the Gladstoner sandwich.

As a ranch enthusiast, bottled ranch is a pale imitation. Mixing a packet of "ranch mix" with mayo and milk/buttermilk is the way to go, short of making your own from scratch.

This recipe looks to be very close to what's in the packets although I haven't personally tried it out.

I'm also a lunch salad lover. I've been really into soy sesame ginger dressings-like this one from Trader Joes http://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Sesame-Ginger-Vinaigrette/dp/B0071QTGDI
They are usually way lower in calories and a little bit goes a long way. I buy a bag of coleslaw mix and add diced chicken, cilantro and green onions and almonds and its awesome. The cabbage stays nice and crunchy

Thanks! I never hated veggies, but yes, my taste buds have changed a bit. I thought the Eatsmart Veggie Sticks were okay when I first bought them and now I think they are the best snack ever. :)

The Morningstar Chickpea or Spicy Black Bean burgers are great when it needs to be quick and easy. We eat two of them with one whole wheat hamburger bun, one on each side like an open faced sandwich. You can put mustard or something like that on it if you don't like it plain.

Whenever fresh salmon is on sale we get some and fry it in some olive oil, with parsley. Then it goes on a Kaiser roll with a little bit of cream cheese, some red cabbage, and sweet pickles. Tastes awesome.

During the week I often make a baked potato with a serving of meat and a serving of veggies, followed by Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt.

Xtreme makes a low carb wrap (Walmart) that is pretty good. I like to take 2 slices of Hormel Deli Ham and 2 slices of Sargento Thin Colby Jack, toss in some tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce, and wrap it all up like a burrito. I seal the end with cream cheese. Great with a salad!

Zucchinis are very tasty, too! I invested in an $8 spiralizer from amazon and it's a great substitution for actual pasta. You can barely taste the difference. It only needs to cook for about 3 minutes, though. I also like zucchini boats as a side. Cut the zucchini in the middle, so you have 2 long "boats". Add some dried parsley, some grated Parmesan cheese, and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil. Bake at 400 degrees for about 18-20 minutes.

This stuff is amazing for salads. Takes a little bit to arrive, but is worth it. The dill one is slightly sweet and works well with cucumbers.

Other than that, I have a few more complicated recipes. Veggie stew, chicken noodle soup (recipe shared in comments), that kind of stuff.

I love 'Just Caesar' and the oil-free one they sell at whole foods.

I went to Amazon to get the link and saw they are out of stock of the brand I use.
Vegan Fish Sauce | VFish | British Food Products | 5fl oz. (150ml) | MSG Seasoning | Vegetarian & Vegan Gifts | Seaweed Based Gift | Fish-Free Fish Sauce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4LFMGD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oHfRDb6BE4FM7

They have another brand but it's too expensive in my opinion. Link at bottom. So I suggest this instead.
Yondu Vegetable Umami - Premium Plant-based Seasoning Sauce - All-Purpose Instant Flavor Boost, Better Than: Fish Sauce, Soy Sauce, Bouillon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075KGRBTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hJfRDbB3RBQ7E

Here's the link to the one Amazon has in stock but pricey
Vegan Fysh Sauce (Vegan Fish Sauce Made with Seaweed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DINZQGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BJfRDbEQ2X67X

http://www.amazon.com/Heinz-Dressing-Original-Squeeze-Bottles/dp/B000GHUJ1W

Like the packets of dry seasoning that you can buy. Not the bottles already made kind.

Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix (2.8 oz Packet) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQ3BQ9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RhrRDbCZPG0J8

The sheer number of flavors that chips/crisps can be had in in america is literally STAGGERING to the rest of the world.

And day to day in the US. ;)

https://www.bestproducts.com/eats/food/g972/best-potato-chips/

https://www.boredpanda.com/unusual-potato-chips-flavors/

https://www.thedailymeal.com/world-s-30-wildest-potato-chip-flavors


So, ya, ranch is kind of old hat.


FYI, in america you can buy ranch powder and make ANYTHING ranch flavored.

https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Valley-Original-Seasoning-Dressing/dp/B002OAOADW?th=1


>You eat crisps with ranch? I have never had this and it sounds terrifying.

You misspelled delicious!

www.amazon.com/Hidden-Valley-Original-Seasoning-Dressing/dp/B002OAOADW

It will change your life

Saltines + Canola Oil + Red Pepper Flakes + Ranch Dressing Mix, shake them together in a bag, you're welcome.

I combine 1/2 cup mayo, 1 1/2 cup buttermilk with 3 tbsp of Ranch seasoning. Keeps at least 1 week (it may keep longer but I use it by 1 week). You can change the consistency and flavor by varying the relative amounts of mayo and buttermilk, or use milk instead of buttermilk for something more liquidy.

https://www.amazon.com/Heinz-Salad-Cream-14-9-oz/dp/B000GHUJ1W

I haven't seen it in stores around here but it is big in England.

Needs more Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing... the packets you make from scratch, not that bottled crap. But without Ranch, the shelf seems positively un-American.

Looks like he's vegan, he has [Silk Chocolate Protein Nutmilk] (https://silk.com/products/chocolate-protein-nutmilk) in his hand and J U S T Chipotle Ranch dressing in his refrigerator.

If nothing else, you can still order the ranch on Amazon. The product locator says King Soopers has it in Colorado but I know for a fact they don't.

• Hamburgers/cheeseburgers without the bun. Even if you don't want to make your own burgers, there's a ton of options for pre-made ones, very easy to grill or pan fry them up.
  
• Low-carb tortillas (3g net carbs per tortilla). Pretty versatile and good for essentially any meal. I've been having them for breakfast lately with scrambled eggs, cheese and hot sauce. Also good for making low carb pizzas.
  
• Good old eggs and bacon.
  
• I like the Bird's Eye Steamfresh veggies for when I'm in a pinch. Creamed spinach is probably one of my favourites, broccoli and cauliflower is also pretty good. They also make stuff like mashed and riced cauliflower. Very convenient since I can just do it in the microwave.
  
• Taco salads. Ground beef is super cheap and you can just toss in some taco seasoning. Add in your avocado, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, salsa and its pretty tasty.
  
• Chicken thighs. They're cheaper than breasts and much more forgiving when it comes to overcooking. They don't dry out as much as a breast would, and they're much tastier. I usually pan fry mine in some olive oil or something along those lines.
  
• Get yourself a grill pan and you can do any number of proteins or veggies on the stove.
  
• Always keep a ton of snacks around. Nuts, beef jerky, cheese (string cheese or stuff like Baby Bel), peanut butter etc. can be life savers.
  
• Make your own dip with ranch or French onion seasoning packets. I mix them in with some sour cream and cream cheese and have those with veggies, especially stuff like celery. The ranch is also pretty good as a seasoning for chicken or shrimp.
  
• Chili. Really easy to do in the slow cooker and there are tons of recipes out there. Also keeps pretty well long term so it's a nice one to do and then portion out and maybe freeze for later.
  
  Edit: spelling

Asian salad? Idk. Grilled chicken marinated in garlic and soy sauce, on salad w/ lettuce, red onion, clementines/oranges, slivered almonds and Trader Ming's Sesame Soy Ginger Dressing ($1.50 at Trader Joe's but this was the only link I could find!)

Try getting dry ranch mix. That is what I use at home here in the States. It calls for Mayo and Milk but I will often just use milk and a little plain greek yogurt since I dont like it too rich. It seems Amazon will ship certain items to Argentina like this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OAOADW/ref=mp_s_a_1_cc_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538765373&sr=8-2-catcorr&keywords=ranch+dressing+mix

As far as canned soup and alfredo sauce try making your own. Even though I can get it here I dont like to use alot of canned processed food. Ive had really good success making my own condensed cream of mushroom soup when I get a hankering for green bean casserole. I know that may not be the answer you were hoping for. Hope it helps anyway.

I won't reiterate what others have said about liquid because they are dead on correct. Just keep in mind you lose virtually no liquid to evaporation with pressure cooking. However certain foods will absorb water. You just want to make sure you have enough liquid to creat the steam and account for any absorption so your food doesnt burn.

no problem! Another tip with these you can add flavor too them as well! You can get a plastic bag put a little flavoring in it and shake it up! You can use Ranch or even add a little artificial sweeter and cinnamon for a taco bell Cinnamon Twists kind of taste.

Pro-tip: Make your own ranch using the dry powder and mix it with some cultured diary like buttermilk/sour cream/yogurt and mayonnaise. It is significantly better tasting because its made with fresher ingredients. You need specifically hidden valley ranch dressing seasoning mix. This stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Valley-Original-Seasoning-Dressing/dp/B002OAOADW?th=1

I prefer this bulk powder instead of the packets. Let's you make smaller or bigger batches easier than dealing with little packets!

Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix, 16 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OAOADW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vuAmDbC0MAFC6

Western Dressing. It used to be made by Richelieu Foods, now is made by Wishbone.

Western Original Salad Dressing, 15 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6Y4KYD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VfkQDbTC4AMCP

Eggs, Bacon, Salad, Cheese Sticks, Almonds, and beef sticks are pretty big parts of my diet, especially the salad.

I usually use this Italian dressing that has no carbs. Surprisingly you can find a lot of good low carb, no sugar dressings.

As for dinners, I'd say I usually have some sort of meat. Anywhere from sausage, steak, chicken (breaded with crushed up pork grinds is actually really good), burgers without the bun, hotdogs, etc.

It's really not that hard. Just gotta sacrafice a few things like bread, pasta, and sugar in general.

https://smile.amazon.com/Hidden-Valley-Original-Dressing-Seasoning/dp/B000R96EOU/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1517950255&sr=8-3&keywords=ranch+dressing+mix

So, you can get these cool Tessamae salad dressing packets online and stick some in your bag. That way, any time you eat out, you can order a salad with no cheese or croutons and be allll set. There's also a Lemon Garlic option:

https://www.amazon.com/Tessemaes-Creamy-Ranch-Dressing-Approved/dp/B078SGS3DB/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=T2S5MRS96B6VSRG2SJE3

Otherwise, tortilla-less fajitas are usually the way to go, but watch out for the oils.

I might have a few for you

https://www.amazon.com/Watcharees-Peanut-Sauce-Vegan-11-75/dp/B00PYHWEV2/ref=sr_1_6?

Haven't tried this one but it looks good

https://www.amazon.com/Spicy-Chipotle-Cashew-Cheesy-gluten-free/dp/B07KCR6VVG/ref=sr_1_17?

I might have to check this one out

https://www.amazon.com/Yondu-Vegetable-Essence-Seasoning-Gluten-free/dp/B075KGRBTM/ref=sr_1_20_sspa?

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Spice-Organic-Indian-Curry/dp/B001SB2CQU/ref=sr_1_22_sspa?

I am so buying this one

https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Better-Cashew-Original-Ounce/dp/B00FQ00SFQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/Zest-Vegan-Basil-Pesto-165g/dp/B008O56VAG/ref=sr_1_45?

Hope some of these will help you out

http://www.amazon.com/Walden-Farms-Calorie-Dressing-Ranch/dp/B000U8Z4VW

It is a brand of ranch powder. So, ranch. Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix

I just bought a bottle of Kewpie Deep-Roasted Sesame dressing from Pearl River Mart today.

http://www.amazon.com/Kewpie-Deep-Roasted-Sesame-Dressing-5-75/dp/B002U4OV6I

Can't wait to try it. I wonder how the Deep-Roasted is different (if at all) from the regular roasted! Love me some of that good ol' MSG. <3

Au jus Ranch peppercini peppers

Sesame seed dressing. It says it’s also good for tempura.
Similar to this:
https://www.amazon.com/Kewpie-Japanese-Dressing-Roasted-Sesame/dp/B00KSMPFO6/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_325_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TKAKQ09KKP334PEAC657&dpID=41TSgw%252BnSpL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail

Probably this. It's becoming more popular recently and you can find it at some regular grocery stores.

Hidden Valley also sells ranch dressing mix so you can make your own at home (which tastes far better than the bottled stuff).

Here's a link for a package from amazon, so you know what you're looking for exactly :)

Honestly, I've never heard of thousand island dressing being called pink stuff. Around here pink stuff comes from a local pizza place, but you can buy it on Amazon, too.

http://www.amazon.com/Pizza-Shoppe-Creamy-Garlic-Dressing/dp/B0098BP2UK

You're right on. Sometimes restaurants that don't do a lot of prep will simply use the shelf-stable bottles ranch, and they are all pretty terrible. Some of the refrigerated jars, like Marzeti's are okay, but nothing is as good as homemade.

As for Hidden Valley Ranch mix, I used to get a shaker bottle and mix it with sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk, and it's quite good! It also makes really good veggie/carrot dip when mixed with sour cream.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OAOADW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503252410&sr=8-1&keywords=hidden+valley+ranch+dressing+dry+mix

Lately, I just make my own! This is the recipe that I usually follow and make thinner or thicker based on use!

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/16131/ranch-dressing-ii/

I worked at a place for a while that got lots of compliments on it's homemade ranch. We used these Hidden Valley ranch packets and followed the recipe exactly the way it is on the packets. http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Valley-Dressing-Buttermilk-0-4-Ounce/dp/B000EDM3JO

Sorry I tried looking for an English website :(

I haven't done keto in Japan, because I have not been there since I started keto, but I found quite a few Japanese low-carbers on Instagram, and actually got to know about Lawson's low-carb selection through one of them. I imagine you'd need to be super diligent and disciplined, but the thing is, a lot of people buy their lunches from convenience stores anyway, and they have a great selection of meat, eggs, salads, etc. I for one was ecstatic when I found out that my favourite roasted sesame dressing is keto-friendly (http://www.amazon.com/Kewpie-Deep-Roasted-Sesame-Dressing-5-75/dp/B002U4OV6I) :)