Dilly Ranch Dressing for low acid diets

Dilly Ranch Salad Dressing

As I've mentioned in other articles, condiments, especially salad dressings are a huge challenge on the IC (interstitial cystitis) diet.  They are also difficult if one is dairy and soy free.  This is a delicious, creamy dressing.   

Dilly Ranch Salad Dressing
Makes about a cup

In a blender container on low speed combine:

1 egg
1 tablespoon pear juice (in the baby food section at most grocery stores)
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon celery seed


Add slowly, in a small stream while the blender is running:

3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons water (omit if a thicker dressing or dip is desired)

Use as a dressing for salads or as a dip for meat or veggies.  Enjoy!

Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing, non-dairy

Pictured is my recipe for IC taco salad

This Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing recipe is very different from the normal ranch dressing recipes.  It is non-dairy and low acid, so it shouldn't bother folks with IC.  Additionally, the seasonings are all soothing to the bladder.  I've taken this Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing with me to potlucks and had people on "regular" diets ask me for the recipe.



Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing

Place in a blender container and blend until combined:

1 egg
1 tablespoon pear juice (found in the infant section of most grocers)
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon thyme flakes
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning without pepper (found in the ethnic section of better grocers) or use 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules

Pour through the top of the blender in a small stream while blending:

3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons water

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.  Serve as a salad dressing, or omit the water and use as a dip.

Enjoy!