Salad Dressings reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 147 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Salad Dressings brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Cooking, r/1200isplenty, r/EatCheapAndHealthy, r/askTO, r/dairyfree. Top-rated brands include Brianna's (4.8/5), Ken's (4.3/5), Trader Joe's (4.6/5).

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Reviews147
Subreddits19
Posts24
Brands41
Products81
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#1

Brianna's

4.8
(16)
"Brianna’s poppy seed FTW"
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"I love Brianna's."
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"Brianna's Balsamic is terrific!"
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"Brianna's French with the artichoke on it. Best 3 minute lunch."
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"The whole brianna’s line is great, the champagne vinaigrette is my favorite"
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"Brianna’s poppyseed dressing!’ I use it for dipping as well, super yummy and lite!"
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"Brianna dressings are really good."
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"Brianna's Poppyseed Dressing is AMAZING."
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"Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing if you're looking for something creamy."
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"Brianna's dressings have a bunch that are dairy free (not all, you have to read the ingredients). But they are really good."
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#2

Ken's

4.3
(15)
"Ken’s Caesar dressing is my favorite"
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"Ken's Italian. I buy two, pour off as much of the oil as i can, and I get a full bottle of great salad dressing."
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"Ken's Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette is delicious."
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"Ken’s Country French is an amazing honey French dressing that my whole family loves!"
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"Anything Ken's makes is good in my book."
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"You should/may be able to find the Ken’s brand at Walmart if you have one that is local to you."
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"Ken’s lite caeser and italian (both vinaigrettes)"
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"Ken’s zesty Italian dressing is good."
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"Ken's Chunky Blue Cheese is my go-to!"
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"Ken's light honey mustard and hear me out- Kraft fat-free zesty Italian dressing."
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#3

Trader Joe's

4.6
(11)
"I use their Green Goddess seasoning to make a dip which could easily be a dressing."
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"I really like trader joe’s green goddess dressing!"
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"If you have a trader joes near you their green goddess is so good and the vegan Caesar."
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"Trader Joe’s green goddess dressing is amazing. Only 20 calories per serving. Highly recommend."
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"I really like Trader Joe’s green goddess dressing. It’s really fresh and tangy!"
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"That vegan Cesar is the balls! Use it on salad, pasta salad, to marinate chicken, etc"
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"TJ's Green Goddess (shelf stable) is crazy good with lots of tahini flavor."
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"TJ’s has a vegan ranch and a vegan Caesar that are good too, and relatively low-calorie"
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"Green goddess from trader joes!!! 20 calories for 2 tablespoons and it kinda tastes like pesto"
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"Trader Joe's Spicy Cashew Butter Sauce"
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#4

Bolthouse Farms

4.6
(11)
"Bolthouse Farms dill pickle ranch"
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"For my taco salads I really enjoy mixing some low calorie ranch with some mashed avocado or guacamole. For low calorie ranch, I really like Bolthouse Farms yogurt dressing."
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"I can also attest to the Bolthouse farms. I love their balsamic dressing. A total game changer!"
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"Second bolthouse farms, their caesar is 🤌🤌🤌"
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"Bolthouse farms-they have a lot of cream based ones (avocado ranch, salsa ranch, blue cheese, Caesar, etc) in the 30-50 calorie range for two tablespoons which is pretty insane."
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"Bolthouse Farms makes great low cal dressings. If you like creamy they have great yogurt based ranch, ceaser, and green goddess options."
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"Love their Caesar dressing. It's the only one I use."
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"Blothouse Farms Ranch in the refrigerated section is the best ranch. It tastes delicious, but the best part is that it’s all legit ingredients."
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"Bolthouse farms’ Greek yogurt Caesar dressing was really, really good and honestly not that unhealthy."
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"If I'm buying, I like Bolthouse Farms Caesar. It's yogurt based and still tastes great."
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#5

Litehouse

4.3
(11)
"Litehouse bleu cheese the best of any in that category."
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"Their ranch especially is top tier."
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"I really like the Litehouse dressings, esp the blue cheese."
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"Litehouse lite ranch 60 cal for 2 tbsp. I can't tell a difference between this and their regular which is 120 cal"
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"Lighthouse Ranch and Bleu cheese is the only brand I’ll buy if I’m feeling like a fatty."
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"Litehouse dressings….they make great vinagarettes, also 1000 and a whole bunch of flavors."
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"Lighthouse blue cheese."
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"Litehouse is really good."
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"Litehouse too."
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"I like the Litehouse bleu cheese."
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#6

Skinny Girl

4.1
(11)
"I LOVE SkinnyGirl poppyseed dressing....so yummy I have it with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and cottage cheese, delicious."
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"I like the Skinny Girl dressings"
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"Their Asian sesame ginger is excellent in my opinion."
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"I really like the Skinny girl poppyseed with a fruit heavy salad, and the Skinny girl honey dijon and Olive Garden light Italian for regular ones."
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"If I want a light lunch salad I use skinny girl raspberry vinaigrette"
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"Skinny girl for store bought, or there’s some rlly good vinigarette recipes that are pretty easy & low cal"
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"I really like the skinny girl chipotle ranch."
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"Skinny Girl Balsamic is my go to!"
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"Skinny girl Asian sesame ginger."
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"If you have a Kroger store nearby, Skinny Girl dressing is 5-10 cal/30ml, depending on what you get. They have 4-5 varieties and are good for something quick."
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#7

Newman's Own

4.3
(7)
"Right now my favorite is Newman's Own Family Recipe Italian"
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"Newman’s Own Italian Dressing all day long."
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"Newmans own"
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"Ken’s, Newmans are decent quality."
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"Newman’s Own French dressing is really nice."
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"The Newman's Own brand is pretty good. I use their French dressing."
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"Kens or Newman’s Own bottled dressings are good!"
#8

Kewpie

4.7
(6)
"Kewpie Sesame dressing from Costco"
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"Kewpie brand roasted sesame dressing is exceptional"
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"The Kewpie sesame dressing is good for that nutty taste"
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"Also love the Kewpie Sesame dressing that I get at my local Asian market."
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"Kewpie roasted sesame dressing."
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"Kewpie sesame dressing is quite nice."
#9

Bolthouse

5.0
(4)
"Bolthouse has tons of dressings for 50 and less calories per serving. They’re all fricking delicious!"
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"Bolthouse blue! I hate sour acid vinaigrettes. Not my palate. I'll die before squeezing lemon onto a salad, lol I like creamy stuff (cesar, blue). Bolthouse does the job."
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"I'm giving my vote to Bolthouse! The Bolthouse Caesar dressing is phenomenal and the ranch tastes exactly like ranch should."
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"I love Bolthouse dressings, especially ranch."
#10

Cardini's

4.8
(4)
"I’ll second the Cardini recommendation. Really tangy and creamy without that acidic/vinegar taste you get with most dressings."
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"Cardini’s is the only shop- bought Caesar dressing worth bothering with imo."
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"I really like the Cardini’s Caesar dressing, I first got it in Costco as they had a great deal for three bottles but I’ve spotted it in Waitrose since then too"
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"Cardini and Pizza Express are decent choices as well."
#11

Homemade Vinaigrette

5.0
(3)
"Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Salt."
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"I make a simple vinaigrette 2 parts olive oil to 1 part white wine vinegar."
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"I just mix together things I like: Mustard, vinegar, olive oil."
#12

Ken's Steakhouse

4.7
(3)
"Ken’s Steakhouse >>> Wishbone/Kraft."
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"Ken’s Steakhouse has the best dressings, in my opinion."
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"Ken's Steakhouse Lite Walnut Raapberry Vinaigrette, 80 calories per 2 tbsp It's like I'm cheating when I eat it because it doesn't taste like a light dressing."
#13

Garlic Expressions

4.3
(3)
"GARLIC EXPRESSIONS OMG."
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"I get this dressing called Garlic Expressions and it’s really good."
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"Garlic expressions. I add just a little more apple cider vinegar to mine."
#14

Catalina

4.0
(3)
"I keep Catalina in my fridge just for taco salad. I mix it 50/50 with buttermilk or sour cream and add a dash of cumin. So good."
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"Catalina is so good on taco salad!!"
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"The first bottled dressing I liked were “Catalina” or “French”."
#15

Olive Garden

4.0
(3)
"Olive Garden Italian dressing, has pretty normal ingredients"
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"I like the Olive Garden one!"
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"For just a regular green salad I like the Olive Garden Italian dressing."
#16

Kraft

4.0
(3)
"Kraft Fat Free Catalina Dressing is my go-to."
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"I mix kraft light ranch with kraft light raspberry vinaigrette, still the ranch flavor but way less calories."
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"I’m currently having a love affair with Kraft Fat-Free Catalina dressing. It makes an excellent low-cal veggie dip."
#17

Renee's

4.0
(3)
"We’ll get Renee‘s Greek dressing. It’s good and no sugar added."
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"Renee's salad dressing anything!"
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"My favourite is Renees caeser dressing that can be bought at any grocery store"
#18

Biora

5.0
(2)
"Biora's dressings. I found out about this new brand recently and theyre amazing."
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"Biora's dressings. Only 30 calories per serving and all vegan, plant based, organic, extra virgin olive oil, etc. Amazing healthy store-bought dressing."
#19

Primal Kitchen

5.0
(2)
"Primal Kitchen makes some excellent keto dressings."
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"I love primal kitchen dressings."
#20

Good Seasons

5.0
(2)
"I absolutely love the Good Seasonings brand of mix-it-yourself Italian dressing that comes in a packet."
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"I came here to suggest Good seasons! I love it, and you can adjust the ratios of vinegar to oil if you're trying to cut back on calories."
#21

Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

4.5
(2)
"I love homemade blue cheese dressing."
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"I’ve also mixed olive oil, ACV, and blue cheese crumbles."
#22

Walden Farms

4.0
(2)
"Walden Farms has some 0 calorie dressings that I like."
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"Walden farms fat free sugar free , it’s a Keto dressing."
#23

Mother Raw

4.0
(2)
"Mother Raw as well"
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"Mother Raw is good too"
#24

Matheson Food Co

5.0
(1)
"Matheson Food Co dressing is pricy but the Italian one is my favourite store-bought."
#25

PC

5.0
(1)
"The PC “Loads of Garlic” Caesar is so so so good. Even better than Renee’s, in my opinion."
#26

Farm Boy

5.0
(1)
"Farm boy dressings are really good!"
#27

Penzy Spices

5.0
(1)
"Penzy spices had amazing ranch and green goddess spice mixes. Blend with low-fat mayo, Greek yogurt and sour cream is the best!!"
#28

Kens

4.0
(1)
"Kens or Newman’s Own bottled dressings are good!"
#29

Golden Chef

4.0
(1)
"Golden chef roasted sesame is decent"
#30

Panera

4.0
(1)
"Panera Poppyseed"
#31

Hendrickson's

4.0
(1)
"I mostly make my own but I will use Hendrickson’s Original Sweet Vinegar & Olive Oil Salad Dressing"
#32

Bragg's

4.0
(1)
"Braggs oil free vinaigrette is my go-to. Clean ingredients without the weird artificial after taste. 15 cal for two tbsp"
#33

Dorothy Lynch

4.0
(1)
"I grew up using Dorothy Lynch homestyle dressing on taco salad. I still love it today!"
#34

Gazebo Room

4.0
(1)
"The regular Gazebo Room Greek salad dressing"
#35

Costco

4.0
(1)
"Garlic Caesar dressing from Costco."
#36

Wish-Bone

4.0
(1)
"Wishbone fat-free ranch! It's only 30 cal per serving! It's been my only salad dressing"
#37

Hidden Valley

4.0
(1)
"Hidden valley fat free ranch is half the calories of light ranch"
#38

Chik-fil-A

4.0
(1)
"The Chik fil A creamy salsa dressing is amazing and available in grocery stores"
#39

Chuy's

4.0
(1)
"Copycat Chuy’s jalapeño ranch"
#40

Bertolli

4.0
(1)
"My fave affordable oil is Bertolli for marinades and dressings."
#41

Sir Kensington's

4.0
(1)
"Sir Kensington's vinaigrettes are pretty great."

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