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The One Salad Dressing You Should Stop Using ASAP, According To Experts

August 19, 2020 by Hannah Kerns
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Choosing a salad dressing might seem like an easy task, but if you are hoping to stick to a healthy diet, picking a dressing might be more complicated than you would think.

Many popular salad dressings and brands back in fat, sodium, and calories into their dressings. Although these may be flavorful, the truth is that they can override your healthy salad and turn it into something else entirely.

With that in mind, keep reading for the one salad dressing you should stop using ASAP.

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blue cheese dressing

Blue Cheese Dressing

According to Taste of Home, blue cheese dressing is one of the worst dressings you could use. One serving of this dressing (around 2 tablespoons), adds in a hefty amount of fat (and saturated fat) and sodium.

 

With that in mind, if you are choosing to top your salad with blue cheese dressing, you might be getting more than you bargained for--especially if you chose a salad as a healthy meal option.

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Mashed explains, "With 150 of its 160 calories derived from fat, blue cheese dressing certainly qualifies as an indulgence."

 

If you are hoping for a relatively low fat meal, definitely plan on skipping the blue cheese dressing.

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On the other hand, you could always try to make your own version of this staple salad dressing. Mashed recommends swapping in some nonfat Greek yogurt to keep this dressing more diet-friendly.

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For example, try out this blue cheese dressing recipe from Show Me The Yummy! It cuts down on the calories and fat, making this dressing much easier to incorporate into any diet.

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Hannah Kerns pitches and writes compelling stories for SheFinds' readers. When she isn't listening to podcasts or catching up on true crime, she covers the latest in beauty, health, fashion, and celebrity news. To reach Hannah, email hannah@shefinds.com.

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Variety of bread types displayed on a table
Freshly baked goods from Costco bakery
Woman holding her head, expressing concern or stress
Woman experiencing joint pain while holding her knee
Close-up of a vibrant food dish with colorful ingredients
Popular fast food brands: Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Starbucks
Woman adding sugar to a steaming cup of coffee
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for cooking
Top view of Brazilian dish with rice, beans, and chicken
Checking watch while enjoying a healthy breakfast
Display of deli meats and sandwich products in grocery store
Delicious cooked salmon with rice, avocado, and greens.
Inside a bustling Costco store showcasing products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
S'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi's selection.
Grilled chicken breast served with crispy fries and salad.
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