Sciuga Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Is their salad dressings that are ok to use? If so are they easy to find? Also, can i make them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Tessamae brand has a few compliant dressings. You can find them in some Whole Foods or order online. Just google Tessamaes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maycat Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 There are a few recipes for dressings in Well Fed, that you make with the light olive oil mayo, vinegar and spices. Here is one: http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/2012/02/03/buffalo-chicken-chopped-salad-other-super-bowl-recipes/ If I am in a hurry, I just pour some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper on the salad, and it is just yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advencap Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Making your own is likely preferred and closest to the spirit of W30. That being said, who among us couldn't save some time in the kitchen and so I was really happy to discover a couple of W30 compliant options under Whole Foods' own label "Health Starts Here". The back says they are made by "Cindy's Kitchen". I love the "Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing"; ingredients are: filtered water, fruit juice concentrate (pear, pom), vinegar, sea salt, xanthan gum (which apparently is OK per this post), lemon juice, and black pepper. If I want to increase the healthy fat content of my meal, I sometimes shake the vinaigrette with EVOO and then dress my salad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 If I am in a hurry, I just pour some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper on the salad, and it is just yummy. Yup. I'm just getting into the primal/paleo thing but I've been making my own vinaigrette for years. I put my dressing ingredients into the salad bowl directly, whisk to emulsify, then add my salad ingredients. One bowl! I follow this basic recipe. I will use garlic if I don't have shallots. Sometimes I'll just smash the garlic and run it around the bowl or let it sit in the oil for a bit while I prepare my meat. It takes me about 90 seconds to get it ready and tastes great. With bitter greens I'll use some lemon. The amount below dresses a big pile of greens. Ingredients 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1.5 tablespoons or more good vinegar -- wine, sherry, rice, balsamic, etc. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard (check ingreds of course) 1/2 large shallot (or clove of garlic), peeled and minced (or smashed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciuga Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Is all vinegar ok? If so i can do just oil and vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciuga Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faymao Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi Sciuga, Most forms of vinegar, including white, balsamic, apple cider, red wine, and rice, are allowed during your Whole30 program. The only exceptions are vinegars with added sugar, or malt vinegar, which generally contains gluten. Happy vinegar-ing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keianna Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Good to know about Whole Foods. Going there tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaJ85 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Definitely make your own! Out of curiosity, I checked out the ingredients in the pre-made store bought salad dressings that have been sitting in my fridge since before Whole30. On one of them, the first four ingredients are: water, dextrose, HFCS, brown rice syrup: SERIOUSLY? There are Whole30 compliant salad dressings out there, but if they are Whole30 compliant then they should be really easy to make yourself. Do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Canandaigua Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Vinegar is good, as long as there are no added sulfites. Naturally occurring sulfites are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Tessemae's is FANTASTIC. They're one of our Whole30 Approved vendors, and have incredible customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciuga Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thank you all for the different ideas and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Christensen Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I make a lot of my own but always keep Tessamae dressing on hand because it is YUMMY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youalleverybody Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Sometimes I enjoy a nice dollop of salsa on my salad, instead of dressing. especially if I add an avacodo on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmichelle82_ Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Before Whole30 I would always use cream dressings - ranch, blue cheese, caesar, etc. Now I've learned to love just olive oil and Trader Joe's 21 Season Salute! Fresh herbs and garlics and OO taste great too. I've seen Tessamae's at WF. I'll have to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkbump5 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Just bought 2 Tessamae dressings yesterday! Love them both, but they are pricey! Nice for convenience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebe_J Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Penzey's Green Goddess dressing mix is compliant. Mix it with mayo and vinegar. Tasty, easy and low cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggiedoll Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 My neighbor makes an awesome salad that has the "dressing" sorta built in.. I think there was some olive oil, but it was mostly lime (or lemon?) and cilantro. Generally a good concept, salads come together better when ingredients function as dressing. EVOO/avocado/olives, spices/herbs, something acidic (usually vinegar or lemon or lime). Something salty if none of the spices included salt. (Of course, I'll put avocado on almost anything.. "guacamole" was among my first words. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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