Need awesome P2 salad dressing recipe please!

LilacBruze · 06-07-2011, 07:46 PM

I am just about to harvest my lettuce and need a knock-out dressing to really bring out the flavor of sweet lettuce. It can be sweet, spicy, savory, whatever!

Any ideas? I think I'll be eating lettuce for my veggie for a week or two now that it's ready.

TIA!

shelbyla · 06-07-2011, 07:51 PM

Here are some that I like...

Salad dressings:

Start with...
2T broth (beef, chicken or veggie)
2T apple cider or red wine vinegar
1/4t salt
1/4t pepper

For Italian add...
1t Italian seasoning
1/4t garlic powder
1/4t onion powder

For honey mustard add...
1T mustard (yellow or brown but check ingredients for sugar)
5 drops plain stevia or 1/2 packet Splenda or Sweet 'n Low

For a creamier dressing use...
2T Walden Farms Caesar, Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing in place of one T of broth and one T vinegar

For a different taste use...
2T orange juice, lemon juice or lime juice in place of the vinegar

Switch up spices. I like...
1t curry or
1t shallot pepper or
1t dill or
1t sage

Not sure I'd call any of them "awesome" but then I'm a blue cheese girl!

LilacBruze · 06-07-2011, 08:00 PM

Thanks, Shelbyla!

This lettuce is so beautiful I may use it as a wrap to hold some shredded chicken or shrimp something-or-other too!

My strawberry patches are ripening up as well and I have had those 2x a day since Sunday.

chicamala · 06-07-2011, 10:18 PM

I don't have any salad dressing recommendations, but kudos to you for growing some veggies and fruit! Food just taste better from your own garden!

RedsSkinnyJeans · 06-08-2011, 03:43 AM

Man...I so envy people with the cooking gene. My whole time on P2, I just squeezed a lemon on the veggies and added some spices if I was fortunate enough to be home.

I didn't grow up around cooking. Then I left at 17. All my adult life I've been working long hours/parenting and food preparation, while healthy, has always been very minimal.

Hey, I'm Irish and Scottish. I don't know what a garlic press is, but I know how to drink! (kidding...)

PiDevil · 06-08-2011, 04:23 AM

I know its not a 'recipe' per se but my local grocery store carries a fresh salsa that is just finely chopped tomatoes, onions & peppers. For those going 'rogue' (i.e. mixing veggies) its great to use on a salad esp. a taco salad.

I have also did some experimentation with the powdered ranch dressing but haven't found a combo I like.

miamiloca · 06-08-2011, 06:40 AM

Walden Farms Chipotle Ranch! I love spicy and it is AWESOME! The Asian sesame one is pretty good too! They sell WF in my Publix, but they are hidden in the produce section in a little corner. Some of the WF dressings are "meh" but these 2 are pretty decent! (I have 3 kids ~2 of em are little~so i dont get a lot of kitchen time alone to make my own).

dawnyama · 06-08-2011, 08:19 AM

I have all but given up on a great salad in P2 because I could not find a dressing that I liked. Then I tried this one. It is really good!!

Biz made A vLog on you tube on how to make this here is the link ...

YouTube - ‪Getting Down to Bizness Episode #7 Part...

Here is the recipe THANKS BIZ mmmm mmm GOOD!!!

Biz's Asian Dressing and/or meat marinade
2 Tablespoons fresh minced Ginger
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup Bragg's aminos
2 pk sweet -n- low

Mix all together, can be used as a meat marinate or salad dressing.

dawnyama · 06-08-2011, 08:20 AM

And here is another one:

"honey" mustard salad dressing

I don't know if this has been done. I did a search and did not see one so here it is

2 T of sugar free spicy mustard
3 T of white balsamic vinegar (the dark kind makes this look pretty yucky)
1/2 packet of stevia

Beat it up and pour on salad or use for vegie dip. YUM YUM!!!!

JeniferCA · 06-08-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnyama

And here is another one:

"honey" mustard salad dressing

I don't know if this has been done. I did a search and did not see one so here it is

2 T of sugar free spicy mustard
3 T of white balsamic vinegar (the dark kind makes this look pretty yucky)
1/2 packet of stevia

Beat it up and pour on salad or use for vegie dip. YUM YUM!!!!

Can we have balsamic vinegar in P2? I always thought no because of its sugar content?? If we can, you just made me a very happy girl!

JeniferCA · 06-08-2011, 10:19 PM

Anyone know about white balsamic vinegar? I always thought it was a no-no?

porkfatrules · 06-09-2011, 05:26 AM

Balsamic is supposed to be saved for P4 because it is higher in sugar than the other vinegars -- for now, I'd sub in white wine vinegar for that recipe (I use tons of ACV, rice vinegar, and red wine vinegar in P2!)

dazygyrl · 06-09-2011, 05:31 AM

i was going to suggest WF chipotle ranch too! very good. the zesty italian is very good as well!! i would be lost without these two!

Sunny7 · 06-09-2011, 05:48 AM

i like the mustard one, it is a life saver for me, i use it on everything---i take some spicy brown mustard---a little chicken broth---ACV and stevia for a little sweetner---mix it to your taste----i like mine a little sweet---goes good with the spicy

LilacBruze · 06-09-2011, 09:46 AM

I think I found a good one to try! And I can use my garden strawberries to go along with my garden lettuce.

From the HCG Diet Gourmet Cookbook:

Strawberry vinaigrette

Ingredients
Strawberries
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Stevia to taste
Dash of salt
Dash of cayenne (optional)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Stevia to taste

Directions
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until smooth. Pour over fresh green salad. Garnish with sliced strawberries and freshly ground black pepper. Variations: use as a marinade or sauce for chicken. Makes 1 serving (1 fruit)

breebabby · 03-27-2013, 02:31 PM

so helpful!

Avy · 03-27-2013, 06:51 PM

I haven't made this one but I'm going to!

Strawberry vinegrette

Strawberries
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Stevia to taste
Dash of salt
Dash of cayenne (optional)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Stevia to taste

breebabby · 03-27-2013, 08:20 PM

mmm that sounds good!

julieboolie · 03-27-2013, 09:05 PM

Nice seeing this old thread up

I make my own mustard one:
squirt of dijon mustard
squirt of yellow mustard
splash of ACV
splash of water
splenda (to taste, I like it a bit sweet).
I adjust it to the right thickness and taste. You can Dr it up more, but I don't usually feel like messing w. it. Just had it tonight w. my chicken cut up over lettuce. Not bad!

40tolose · 03-28-2013, 06:38 PM

Tonight I had diced chicken cooked in seasoned water on top of lettuce mixed with cubed apple. For dressing I just used a Tbs of ACV and added a about 1/8 tsp of stevia. Once the dressing was poured on I seasoned with a little sea salt. It was very tasty.

onedimsim · 03-29-2013, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilacBruze

Strawberry vinaigrette

Ingredients
Strawberries
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Stevia to taste
Dash of salt
Dash of cayenne (optional)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Stevia to taste

Directions
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until smooth. Pour over fresh green salad. Garnish with sliced strawberries and freshly ground black pepper. Variations: use as a marinade or sauce for chicken. Makes 1 serving (1 fruit)

This was one of our faves for P2!

Desma · 03-30-2013, 09:31 PM

Gonna try the first one with mustard tomorrow and then the strawberry one on Tuesday!

usacoton · 04-04-2013, 06:54 AM

Sometimes i just use the liquid that comes in a bottle of green olives. I have been able to buy this at liquor storex too they sell it to makea dirty martini.

usacoton · 04-04-2013, 06:58 AM

I have also just used some freshly zested orange peel, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh orange juice. Add a tiny bit of water and yummy on salads.

I have also thrown all this into the mini processor along with a tiny bit of fresh garlic, minced onion and a small serrano pepper and used it to marinate beef or chicken before I grilled it.

breebabby · 04-05-2013, 02:01 PM

I would kill for some cilantro jalopeno ranch

Desma · 04-06-2013, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilacBruze

I think I found a good one to try! And I can use my garden strawberries to go along with my garden lettuce.

From the HCG Diet Gourmet Cookbook:

Strawberry vinaigrette

Ingredients
Strawberries
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Stevia to taste
Dash of salt
Dash of cayenne (optional)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Stevia to taste

I used this the other day but without the stevia and cayenne pepper. It was fantastic!!!!

Juliakfox1 · 04-09-2013, 09:18 PM

Des a, that sounds fantastic!!

06-07-2011, 07:46 PM	#1
LilacBruze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,595 Gallery: LilacBruze Stats: 290/172.6/160 WOE: hHCG Simeons Protocol	Need awesome P2 salad dressing recipe please! I am just about to harvest my lettuce and need a knock-out dressing to really bring out the flavor of sweet lettuce. It can be sweet, spicy, savory, whatever! Any ideas? I think I'll be eating lettuce for my veggie for a week or two now that it's ready. TIA!

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06-07-2011, 07:51 PM	#2
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	Here are some that I like... Salad dressings: Start with... 2T broth (beef, chicken or veggie) 2T apple cider or red wine vinegar 1/4t salt 1/4t pepper For Italian add... 1t Italian seasoning 1/4t garlic powder 1/4t onion powder For honey mustard add... 1T mustard (yellow or brown but check ingredients for sugar) 5 drops plain stevia or 1/2 packet Splenda or Sweet 'n Low For a creamier dressing use... 2T Walden Farms Caesar, Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing in place of one T of broth and one T vinegar For a different taste use... 2T orange juice, lemon juice or lime juice in place of the vinegar Switch up spices. I like... 1t curry or 1t shallot pepper or 1t dill or 1t sage Not sure I'd call any of them "awesome" but then I'm a blue cheese girl!

06-07-2011, 08:00 PM	#3
LilacBruze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,595 Gallery: LilacBruze Stats: 290/172.6/160 WOE: hHCG Simeons Protocol	Thanks, Shelbyla! This lettuce is so beautiful I may use it as a wrap to hold some shredded chicken or shrimp something-or-other too! My strawberry patches are ripening up as well and I have had those 2x a day since Sunday.

06-07-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
chicamala Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 405 Gallery: chicamala Stats: 257/259.6/150 WOE: hHCG Start Date: 04/13/12	I don't have any salad dressing recommendations, but kudos to you for growing some veggies and fruit! Food just taste better from your own garden!

06-08-2011, 03:43 AM	#5
RedsSkinnyJeans Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,001 Gallery: RedsSkinnyJeans Stats: 170/144/140 Start Date: 4/1/11	Man...I so envy people with the cooking gene. My whole time on P2, I just squeezed a lemon on the veggies and added some spices if I was fortunate enough to be home. I didn't grow up around cooking. Then I left at 17. All my adult life I've been working long hours/parenting and food preparation, while healthy, has always been very minimal. Hey, I'm Irish and Scottish. I don't know what a garlic press is, but I know how to drink! (kidding...)

06-08-2011, 04:23 AM	#6
PiDevil Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,757 Gallery: PiDevil Stats: 243.8/183.8/New Goal - 155 WOE: Atkins 72/hhcg R1 started 1/30/11 Start Date: 3/4/2002	I know its not a 'recipe' per se but my local grocery store carries a fresh salsa that is just finely chopped tomatoes, onions & peppers. For those going 'rogue' (i.e. mixing veggies) its great to use on a salad esp. a taco salad. I have also did some experimentation with the powdered ranch dressing but haven't found a combo I like.

06-08-2011, 06:40 AM	#7
miamiloca Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: S.Florida Posts: 416 Gallery: miamiloca Stats: 299 high/269 started hcg/197.0 ALDW/175 WOE: HHCG Start Date: 3-5-2011	Walden Farms Chipotle Ranch! I love spicy and it is AWESOME! The Asian sesame one is pretty good too! They sell WF in my Publix, but they are hidden in the produce section in a little corner. Some of the WF dressings are "meh" but these 2 are pretty decent! (I have 3 kids ~2 of em are little~so i dont get a lot of kitchen time alone to make my own).

06-08-2011, 08:20 AM	#9
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,336 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	And here is another one: "honey" mustard salad dressing I don't know if this has been done. I did a search and did not see one so here it is 2 T of sugar free spicy mustard 3 T of white balsamic vinegar (the dark kind makes this look pretty yucky) 1/2 packet of stevia Beat it up and pour on salad or use for vegie dip. YUM YUM!!!!

06-08-2011, 10:19 PM	#11
JeniferCA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 Gallery: JeniferCA Stats: 219/206/155 WOE: HHCG Start Date: November 2011	Anyone know about white balsamic vinegar? I always thought it was a no-no?

06-09-2011, 05:26 AM	#12
porkfatrules Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,506 Gallery: porkfatrules Stats: 223/183.5/110 WOE: HCG R3 Start Date: Re-re-re-start 5/8/11	Balsamic is supposed to be saved for P4 because it is higher in sugar than the other vinegars -- for now, I'd sub in white wine vinegar for that recipe (I use tons of ACV, rice vinegar, and red wine vinegar in P2!)

06-09-2011, 05:31 AM	#13
dazygyrl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,538 Gallery: dazygyrl	i was going to suggest WF chipotle ranch too! very good. the zesty italian is very good as well!! i would be lost without these two!

06-09-2011, 05:48 AM	#14
Sunny7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,428 Gallery: Sunny7	i like the mustard one, it is a life saver for me, i use it on everything---i take some spicy brown mustard---a little chicken broth---ACV and stevia for a little sweetner---mix it to your taste----i like mine a little sweet---goes good with the spicy

06-09-2011, 09:46 AM	#15
LilacBruze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,595 Gallery: LilacBruze Stats: 290/172.6/160 WOE: hHCG Simeons Protocol	I think I found a good one to try! And I can use my garden strawberries to go along with my garden lettuce. From the HCG Diet Gourmet Cookbook: Strawberry vinaigrette Ingredients Strawberries 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Stevia to taste Dash of salt Dash of cayenne (optional) Fresh ground black pepper to taste Stevia to taste Directions Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until smooth. Pour over fresh green salad. Garnish with sliced strawberries and freshly ground black pepper. Variations: use as a marinade or sauce for chicken. Makes 1 serving (1 fruit)

03-27-2013, 02:31 PM	#16
breebabby Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: utah Posts: 187 Gallery: breebabby Stats: 216/???/140 WOE: HCG Start Date: April 2013	so helpful!

03-27-2013, 06:51 PM	#17
Avy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nanaimo BC Posts: 617 Gallery: Avy Stats: 232/178.6/150 WOE: Low carb lifestyle Start Date: June 1, 2012	I haven't made this one but I'm going to! Strawberry vinegrette Strawberries 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Stevia to taste Dash of salt Dash of cayenne (optional) Fresh ground black pepper to taste Stevia to taste

03-27-2013, 08:20 PM	#18
breebabby Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: utah Posts: 187 Gallery: breebabby Stats: 216/???/140 WOE: HCG Start Date: April 2013	mmm that sounds good!

03-27-2013, 09:05 PM	#19
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,114 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	Nice seeing this old thread up I make my own mustard one: squirt of dijon mustard squirt of yellow mustard splash of ACV splash of water splenda (to taste, I like it a bit sweet). I adjust it to the right thickness and taste. You can Dr it up more, but I don't usually feel like messing w. it. Just had it tonight w. my chicken cut up over lettuce. Not bad!

03-28-2013, 06:38 PM	#20
40tolose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Shuswap BC Posts: 396 Gallery: 40tolose Stats: R1 165/ goal 125 WOE: HCG Start Date: mid March 2013	Tonight I had diced chicken cooked in seasoned water on top of lettuce mixed with cubed apple. For dressing I just used a Tbs of ACV and added a about 1/8 tsp of stevia. Once the dressing was poured on I seasoned with a little sea salt. It was very tasty.

03-30-2013, 09:31 PM	#22
Desma Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 353 Gallery: Desma	Gonna try the first one with mustard tomorrow and then the strawberry one on Tuesday!

04-04-2013, 06:54 AM	#23
usacoton Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Near Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 123 Gallery: usacoton Stats: 256/177 after two rounds, 214/192 goal 175 WOE: HCG RX, R4P2 extended with FF thrown in here and t Start Date: 3.2.2013	Sometimes i just use the liquid that comes in a bottle of green olives. I have been able to buy this at liquor storex too they sell it to makea dirty martini.

04-04-2013, 06:58 AM	#24
usacoton Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Near Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 123 Gallery: usacoton Stats: 256/177 after two rounds, 214/192 goal 175 WOE: HCG RX, R4P2 extended with FF thrown in here and t Start Date: 3.2.2013	I have also just used some freshly zested orange peel, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh orange juice. Add a tiny bit of water and yummy on salads. I have also thrown all this into the mini processor along with a tiny bit of fresh garlic, minced onion and a small serrano pepper and used it to marinate beef or chicken before I grilled it.

04-05-2013, 02:01 PM	#25
breebabby Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: utah Posts: 187 Gallery: breebabby Stats: 216/???/140 WOE: HCG Start Date: April 2013	I would kill for some cilantro jalopeno ranch

04-09-2013, 09:18 PM	#27
Juliakfox1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 148 Gallery: Juliakfox1 Stats: Wanting to loose 40 lbs WOE: HHCG and Low Carb Start Date: April 1, 2013	Des a, that sounds fantastic!!