296081 Mon Feb 09 23:54:17 -0800 2004 17 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1629654 I usually eat Annie's Natural Goddess dressing but sometimes want something less dominant. The last few bottles I blindly chose at the store were horrid and I threw away. Sometimes just don't want to/have time to whisk up my own vinaigrette. Not really a fan of cream-milk based ones (ranch, blue cheese, etc...) What shall I buy next? Mon Feb 09 23:54:17 -0800 2004 0 kimchee 1 1629658 Have you tried any of Annie's others? We like the Tuscany Italian - for salad and as a marinade for chicken. Tue Feb 10 00:20:43 -0800 2004 1629654 0 Barbara 2 1629659 Annie's Tuscany Italian is my favorite! I've tried some of the other ones, but always go back to the Tuscany. Tue Feb 10 00:30:29 -0800 2004 1629658 0 AshleyC 2 1629666 Annie's Cowgirl Ranch is pretty good. For oil and vinegar bases, we tend to like Ken's Caesar and balsamic vinaigrette w basil. Tue Feb 10 06:48:24 -0800 2004 1629658 0 EMDB 2 1629739 I like Annie's shitake sesame vinagarette, but there are four or so of Annie's others always in the frig. Tue Feb 10 14:57:50 -0800 2004 1629658 0 Sweet Pea 1 1629667 We try to combine healthy/dietic with tasty - and our favorite is Ken's Fat Free Raspberry Vinegarette. It is the only fat free dressing we have truly enjoyed. Tue Feb 10 07:14:48 -0800 2004 1629654 0 Milt 2 1629677 I think I get the Ken's Lite Raspberry Walnut Vinagrette. It's great on spinach salads, on wrap sandwiches, or with roasted veggies. Tue Feb 10 09:37:26 -0800 2004 1629667 0 Bride of the Juggler 1 1629668 I like Bernstein's CHeese Fantastico. Tue Feb 10 07:35:14 -0800 2004 1629654 0 tissue 2 1629756 Me, too, especially for "light" dressing. The Newman's Balsamic Vinaigrette is also good. Tue Feb 10 16:38:55 -0800 2004 1629668 0 Ruth Lafler 1 1629692 Whole Foods has a great balsamic viniagrette. It's the one in the produce section cooler rather than the one on the shelf (though that one is quite good too). Tue Feb 10 11:00:51 -0800 2004 1629654 0 Jane Hathaway 1 1629704 If you're feeling lazy, just a squeeze of lemon juice and a glug of good olive oil does the trick - no need to mix it in advance, and just add salt and pepper. Tue Feb 10 11:51:52 -0800 2004 1629654 0 theresa 1 1629725 Newman's Own balsamic vinaigrette! My fiance refuses to try anything else. Tue Feb 10 13:17:36 -0800 2004 1629654 0 Elisa B. 2 1629757 My wife and daughter also like Newman's Balsamic a lot. I like Penzey's dressing spice blends that you can just mix up. Country French is my favorite. d Tue Feb 10 16:40:06 -0800 2004 1629725 0 dickson d 1 1629727 The only bottled dressings that I buy with any consistency are Girard's Original or Champagne (really good over a salad of sliced tomatoes, avocado and red onion), and Bob's Big Boy Blue Cheese or Roqufort (over a wedge of iceburg with bacon crumbled on top), the latter of which is in the refrigerated section. Both of these are very good for bottled dressings, but I only use them on occasion. I find it really doesn't take that long to whip up a quick vinagrette. Tue Feb 10 13:28:16 -0800 2004 1629654 0 DanaB 1 1629745 Girard's Champagne, in a pinch. The only bottled dressing I like. Tue Feb 10 15:39:22 -0800 2004 1629654 0 JudiAU 2 1629748 That's the only one I buy, too, cuz it's not sweet like other brands. I also think the light version is good. Tue Feb 10 16:04:40 -0800 2004 1629745 0 Sarnie 1 1629839 Kraft makes a balsamic vinegar dressing that's really good. In my area, only Albertsons seems to carry it - I've never seen it at Vons or Ralphs. The other one I like Bernsteins Sweet Italian herb. I never let my fridge run out of these 2. Wed Feb 11 13:28:39 -0800 2004 1629654 0 kotatsu 1 1629928 I just discovered Costco has my favorite Sesame Dressing, 32 oz $4.89, Feast From the East. Great on Chinese chicken salads or spinach salads. Also available by mail order from the manufacturer's web site linked below. Link: http://www.feasteast.com/ Thu Feb 12 01:49:34 -0800 2004 1629654 0 Morris Malken