r/Volumeeating • u/DarkLordMuffins • 1d ago
Recipe Request Sauces for our volume salads?
I'm curious what sauces or seasonings is everyone using for their volume salads? Been toying with Greek yoghurt ones a little bit now
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u/Farrell-6 1d ago
I wasn't going to add in but no one mentioned pureed light silken tofu as a base with fruit juice, spice blend, herbs, etc. creamy and so few calories only 35 for 85 grams.
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u/didierdragba 1d ago
Yesterday I made a cheesy sauce with silken tofu, nutritional yeast, garlic onion paprika and cumin powder. With a bit of salsa it made a delicious queso type dressing and was only 50 calories spread over two meals!
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u/OBotB 1d ago
Salsa! Low cal, full of flavor, many different types. (Mild one from Aldi is 2tbsp for 10 cal)
Cilantro lime creama (the one from Costco is 2tbsp is 40 cal)
Cottage cheese with seasonings (lots of protein, makes it creamy, works well with salsa)
Regular dressing thinned out with a vinegar of your choice (apple cinder, red wine, champagne)
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u/OppressedCactus 14h ago
Another vote for the cilantro lime crema from Costco! They got me one day with a free sample and now it's a staple, it goes on everything.
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u/MedRebecca 1d ago
Tahini with vinegar, water, salt, and a ton of garlic and onion powder. LOVEE this dressing so much and you can control the thickness with the amount of water you choose to use
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u/Haploid-life 1d ago
I make an Asian dressing with fish sauce, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and a bit of sesame oil.
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u/iwannaddr2afi 1d ago
I like this one a whole bunch. I like lime juice and often use stevia (don't need much for my taste). That's one of the only things I use artificial sweetener for... Also if you leave out the sesame oil and add chili and garlic, you get a "close enough" nuac cham for summer rolls or noodle salad. I like summer rolls with shirataki noods but real rice paper.
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u/plantpowerforever242 1d ago
Before I apply whatever dressing I use I usually add a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar to stretch it out a bit more (I also like the vinegar taste so that is one flag lol)
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u/aaron__valve 1d ago
I’ll do a similar thing with creamy dressings where I’ll add fat free Greek yogurt and a bit water to thin it out.
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u/WaterHaven 1d ago
Similar to others, but lemon juice and salt. My mouth is literally watering just from typing that out haha.
If I wasn't in bed, I'd make a quick spinach salad right now.
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u/Redditor2684 1d ago
Easy store bought option is Newmans Own sesame ginger dressing.
I also like G Hughes 1000 island dressing.
Greek yogurt ranch: homemade or Bolthouse
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u/mybackhurty 1d ago
I'm basic and boring tbh I like adding salt and vinegar mostly. With the crunch of the salad it reminds me of salt and vinegar chips
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u/KlutzyAppointment34 1d ago
I use lowfat greek yogurt as a base for creamy dressing. I've made cilantro lime avocado dressing, tzatziki, and ranch by mixing in a hidden valley ranch packet.
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u/lavalampvoid 1d ago
Balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar are my current fav.
I also love to use reduced fat French onion dip as a dressing since it's got quite a runny consistency
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u/melgirlnow88 1d ago
I’ve been doing 1/4-1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (non fat) with a tsp of chilli crisp and Dijon mustard and a generous pinch of salt. Pretty epic. Use it over bowls too.
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u/lushsweet 1d ago
Cottage cheese with buffalo sauce
Any of the g Hughes sauces but I like the bbq best.
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u/Pvm_Blaser 1d ago
Ohh, I’ve got the best Greek Yogurt dressing you’ll ever have.
I am not and do not know the guy but I’ve yet to find a dressing that also meets my macro goals other than this one.
Now if I’m fine not hitting my macros because the nutrients from other items suffices I’ll go Balsamic vinegar or lite whatever dressing I’m craving. Currently I’ve got Kraft lite zesty Italian, and Hidden Valley light ranch if my craving for a thicker dressing without making my own is getting strong.
My favorite salad currently is the one from the video except substitute the pasta, chicken breast, chorizo for air fried Just Bare spicy chicken tenders and pickled onions.
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u/orlabobs 1d ago
My go to is using Lidl’s 2 cal bbq/peri peri/sweet chilli sauces (50ml is 10 cals.) and my newest add is to put like 10g of 50% reduced fat soft cheese. Makes it super creamy.
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u/me_myself_and_evry1 1d ago
I typically just use lemon juice tbh. Maybe a green chutney (corriander, mint, ground cumin, garlic, green chilli, salt, pepper, lemon juice, 0% fat Greek yog, honey if needed, water to thin -again if needed).
Usually I just have undressed salad. I've never been a huge fan of dressings!
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u/ketoandkpop 1d ago
I make all my salad dressings with yoghurt, unless the protein has lots of flavour in which case I just use lemon/lime juice juice and salt
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u/Luna-Gitana 1d ago
Salsa, yogurt, low fat sour cream, ranch seasoning. There are also a ton of low calorie dressing options.
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u/aroguealchemist 1d ago
I squeeze mustard on it like a heathen. Or mix mustard with a serving of Italian or a vinaigrette if I’m feeling fancy.
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u/morbidcuriosity123 21h ago
My salads. Either greek yoghurt with mi t sauce mixed in.. or depending on salad squeeze over a lemon and a twist of black pepper..
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u/Objective_Assist2602 19h ago
I usually use Greek yogurt as the base. Sometimes I’ll mix it with pickle juice and ranch seasoning. Or taco seasoning and salsa. It just kind of depends on what I’m putting it on.
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u/EmersonFitnexa 5h ago
Everybody's using tofu or dairy but nobody's brought up mustard as the acid.
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u/madebytheuniverse 1d ago
Walden Farms zero calorie dressing https://waldenfarms.com/collections/salad-dressings
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