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salad dressing that's not ranch

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  1. body slam

    body slam Member

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    I'm looking for a good salad dressing that's not ranch. Don't get me wrong ranch goes great with everything. I just want something different that would go good with lettuce, tomato, ham, cheese, croutons, and maybe some egg.
     
  2. pippendagimp

    pippendagimp Member

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    oil & vinegar?
     
  3. yo

    yo Member

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    Caesar?
     
  4. New Generation

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    Italian dressing is my personal favorite. Most places offer it as a Lite option too. Double digit calories with a tangy/savory flavor.
     
  5. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

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    Honey mustard
     
  6. tim562

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    Thousand island?
     
  7. A_3PO

    A_3PO Member

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    You are weird. Using anything but ranch is crazy. Maybe you should re-think this.

    But if you absolutely MUST, I recommend Italian.
     
  8. donkeypunch

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    Ken's steakhouse lite caesar. It's the shiznizzle
     
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  9. Blatz

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    I mix olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic and thyme for a spinach salad.

    I also use the same mixture to marinate some portobello mushrooms. Then I stuff them with wilted spinach and bake it til it's heated all the way.

    I like spinach.

    I know you said no ranch but if you want to try a different type of ranch go with maries jalapeno ranch dressing.

    http://www.maries.com/product-detail.aspx?productID=14&catID=5&pcatID=1
     
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  10. Dgn1

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    Don't forget the bacon man.
     
  11. Mr. Clutch

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    Bleu cheese
     
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    Balsamic vinaigrette
     
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    Green goddess. Thank me later.
     
  14. J Sizzle

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    Thousand Island, Honey Mustard, and Bleu Cheese are my go-to's.
     
  15. Uprising

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    This is my dressing of choice.

    I also like to mix it up and have some Newman's balsamic vinaigrette.
     
  16. Hustle Town

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    Cardini's Caesar
    Newman's Own Italian
     
  17. Big MAK

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    Made some blue cheese dressing last night that was legit. About 1/3 of each blue cheese, mayo and sour cream. Added some milk, pepper, lemon juice, and Worcestershire. Easy and delicious.
     
  18. Colt45

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    Hot Bacon. Not available commercially, you have to make it yourself. It's supposed to be used for spinach salads, but it works with anything.
     
  19. fallenphoenix

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    yuuuuuup.

    i don't understand why people like ranch on salads. caesar is so much better.
     
  20. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    I like the stuff at japanese restaurants.
     

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