Ranch Dressing
A healthier version that the kids will still love!
A healthier version that the kids will still love!
Ranch Dressing:
Servings:
1 Dairy
Suitable for Freedom 1-4 , 6 and 7 meal plans
Ingredients:
4oz. Plain Low Fat Greek Yogurt
1 fresh Garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp fresh Lemon juice
1 Tbsp fresh chopped Chives
1 Tbsp fresh chopped Parsley leaves
a pinch fresh ground Black Pepper
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together and serve over your favorite salad greens.
Light Vinaigrette
Our Light Vinaigrette recipe can be easily modified by adding garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, dill or tarragon.
Updated: 3/21/22
Light Vinaigrette
Servings:
Counts as nothing
Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans
Ingredients:
1 packet Stevia
¼ tsp Dash (any flavor)
1/8 tsp Dry Mustard
Pepper to taste
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or fresh Lemon Juice
Preparation:
In a re-sealable jar, combine all ingredients and shake until well blended. You may store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This makes 2 servings; 2 tablespoons each.
Recipe can be modified by adding 2 minced garlic cloves, or ¼ tsp of dried tarragon, basil, oregano, thyme or dill weed.
Turkish Spice Mix
Sprinkle this on your favorite vegetables or make an easy salad dressing!
Updated: 12/26/24
Turkish Spice Mix
Servings:
Counts as nothing
Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans
Ingredients:
6 Tbsp Paprika
3 Tbsp Mint, dried
2 Tbsp Cinnamon, ground
2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Cumin Seed, coarsely ground
2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Cloves, ground
Preparation:
Combine paprika, mint, cinnamon, garlic powder, cumin, pepper and cloves in a small bowl. Stir well to recombine after storing.
This can be made ahead and stored airtight at room temperature for up to 3 months.
To make a vinaigrette with the spice mix: Combine 2 Tbsp. dry mix with 1/3 cup red-wine, white-wine or cider vinegar and 2 Tbsp. water in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well combined. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Garlic & Chive Spice Mix
Versatile enough to season your favorite protein or make a quick salad dressing.
Updated: 12/26/24
Versatile enough to season your favorite protein or make a quick salad dressing.
Garlic & Chive Spice Mix
Servings:
Counts as nothing
Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans
Ingredients:
6 Tbsp Chives, dried
5 Tbsp minced Garlic, dried
3 Tbsp Dill, dried
1 tsp Black Pepper
Preparation:
Combine chives, garlic, dill, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well to recombine after storing.
This can be made ahead and stored in an airtight for up to 3 months.
To make a vinaigrette with the spice mix: Combine 2 Tbsp. dry mix with 1/3 cup red-wine, white-wine or cider vinegar and 2 Tbsp. water in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well combined. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Vinegar Salad Dressing
Here’s a super easy way to dress up your favorite greens.
Updated: 3/18/22
Vinegar Salad Dressing
Servings:
Counts as nothing
Suitable for all Freedom and Fast Track meal plans
Ingredients:
1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp juice from a fresh Lemon
2 tsp. fresh Onion, finely chopped
2 servings Stevia
½ tsp. Dry Mustard
1 tsp. Paprika
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate. Shake well before using. Note: This dressing may be kept for several weeks refrigerated in a closed container.
Garlic Mustard Dressing
Great dip for our Crispy Seasoned Chicken Tenders, baked fish or drizzled over your favorite mixed greens!
Great dip for our Crispy Seasoned Chicken Tenders, baked fish or drizzled over your favorite mixed greens!
Garlic Mustard Dressing
Servings:
1 Dairy
Suitable for Freedom 1-4, 6 and 7 meal plans
Ingredients:
4 oz. Plain Low Fat Greek Yogurt
1 Tbsp Mustard
2 fresh small Garlic cloves, minced
½ Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together and chill. Serve over your favorite greens or use as a marinade for your favorite lean protein.
Simple Vinaigrette Recipe
Simple vinaigrette for salads or marinating your favorite veggies or proteins!
Updated: 11/7/23
Simple and delicious is the way to go when it comes to dressing your salad. We're thrilled to be able to share our MWLC Simple Vinaigrette with you today and hope you enjoy!
SimpleVinaigrette
Sweet & Sour Dressing
No need to worry about salad dressing sodium, fat and sugar contents when you can easily make your own!
Sweet & Sour Dressing
Servings:
Counts as nothing
Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans
Ingredients:
2 tsp juice from a fresh Lemon
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
½ cup water
1 clove garlic
Pepper to taste
¼ tsp Stevia
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a re-sealable container and shake.
Ginger Dressing
Top off leafy greens with this zesty dressing!
Ginger Dressing
Servings:
Counts as nothing
Ingredients:
1" piece fresh Ginger, peeled and quartered
2 medium Garlic Cloves, peeled and minced
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tsp. Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
Preparation:
Heat dressing ingredients over medium heat for 5 minutes. While your brown rice is still warm, pour the mixture over it and toss to combine. Let cool to room temperature.
Onion Dressing
5 ingredients, 1 simple dressing!
Updated: 3/18/22
What's your favorite way to dress up a salad? You can't go wrong with our 5 ingredient Onion Dressing
Onion Dressing
Servings:
Suitable for all Freedom and Fast Track meal plans
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Dehydrated Onion
½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup Water
1 tsp. Lemon juice, fresh squeezed
Dash of Garlic Powder
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients and shake in a container or bag.
Chicken Fruit Salad with Yogurt Curry Dressing
Curry and fresh fruit add a flavorful twist on this traditional Chicken Salad.
Updated: 10/223
Celery adds a delicious crunch, can boost your fiber intake and aid in digestion and weight loss. This Chicken Fruit Salad recipe is perfect for a light lunch or brunch!
Chicken Fruit Salad with Yogurt Curry Dressing
Servings:
1 Protein
1.5 Vegetables
1 Fruit
1 Dairy
1 Fiber
Suitable for Freedom Plans 5-7 ONLY
Ingredients:
1 serving Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
6 oz. Plain Low Fat Yogurt
1 Tbsp Light Mayonnaise
½ tsp. Curry Powder
½ small Apple (chopped, unpeeled)
1/3 cup fresh Pineapple
½ cup Celery (diced)
¼ medium Red Onion (minced)
2 cups of Endive
1 MWLC Chicken Bouillon Fiber Fulfill
1 cup Water
Preparation:
Directions for dressing:
In a small bowl mix together the yogurt, light mayonnaise and curry powder with a whisk and set aside.
Directions for salad:
In a sauce pan over low heat add MWLC chicken bouillon packet, water and chicken breast and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let chicken sit in bouillon for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle. Allow chicken to cool on cutting board for 5-10 minutes.
Once cooled cut chicken into ¼ inch cubes. In a large bowl mix together the apple, pineapple, celery, red onion and dressing toss to coat evenly. Add the endive and chicken toss again to mix all ingredients together.
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
It doesn’t get fresher than this! It can be easily made ahead of time. Serve it with diet snack crackers, in a pita or lettuce wrap!
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Servings:
2 Vegetables
1 Starch
1 Dairy
Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only
Ingredients:
¼ cup Quinoa, cooked
¼ medium Onion, diced
¼ Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper, chopped
1 small Tomato, chopped
Cilantro Lime Dressing
1 serving Plain Greek Yogurt
¼ cup Lime juice, fresh
¼ cup Cilantro
2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
¼ tsp. Cayenne Powder
Dash of Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Preparation:
Combine dressing ingredients to a small bowl. Add the cooked quinoa, onion, peppers and tomato, stir thoroughly and chill for 30 minutes.
Cilantro Lime Dressing
Drizzle this on your favorite greens and add a grilled lean protein!
Updated: 4/27/23
Drizzle this on your favorite greens and add a grilled lean protein!
Cilantro Lime Dressing
Servings:
1 Dairy
Suitable for Freedom 1-4, 6 and 7 meal plans only
Ingredients:
4 oz. Plain Low Fat Greek Yogurt
a handful of fresh Cilantro leaves, chopped finely
1 Tbsp fresh Lime juice
¼ tsp ground Cumin
1 fresh Garlic clove, minced
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together and chill. Serve over your favorite greens or use as a marinade.
Lime Taco Dressing
Great as a marinade for skewers or as a dressing for Taco Salad. Yum!
Updated: 5/2/23
Try this quick and easy dressing perfect for salads or marinades for skewers on the grill!
Lime Taco Dressing 🌮
Servings:
Counts as nothing
Suitable for all Freedom and Fast Track meal plans
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp juice of a fresh Lime
1 Tbsp juice of a fresh Lemon
2 Tbsp Water (not softened)
2 Tbsp Homemade Taco Seasoning
Taco seasoning:
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp. Paprika
3/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
¼ tsp. Black Pepper
¼ tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes or a 1/2 tsp. if you do not like it spicy
½ tsp. Onion Powder
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and use as much as needed for your salad or your low carbohydrate tortilla wrap.
Basil Dressing
Fresh Basil packs a flavorful punch! Serve this over tomatoes and cucumbers for a quick side.
Updated: 3/18/22
Fresh Basil packs a flavorful punch! Serve this over tomatoes and cucumbers for a quick side.
Basil Dressing
Servings:
Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans
Ingredients:
4 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ tsp. Onion Powder
¼ tsp. Stevia
¼ tsp. Basil Leaves
2 Tbsp Water
1 Garlic Clove
Preparation:
Add all ingredients in a blender. Mix for 2 minutes. Serve over salad or with your favorite vegetables.
Lemon Chive Dressing
Great on grilled protein like chicken or fish or a fresh green salad - you can’t go wrong!
Updated: 10/31/22
Great on grilled protein like chicken or fish or a fresh green salad - you can’t go wrong!
Lemon-Chive Dressing:
Servings:
1 Dairy
Suitable for Freedom 1-4, 6 and 7 meal plans
Ingredients:
4 oz. Plain Low Fat Greek Yogurt
½ fresh Lemon, juiced
1 fresh Garlic clove, minced
4 fresh Chives, finely chopped
freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together and chill.
Creamy Salsa Dressing
Another creamy salad dressing request!
Another creamy salad dressing request!
Creamy Salsa Dressing:
Servings:
1 Dairy
2 Vegetables
Suitable for Freedom 1-4, 6 and 7 meal plans
Ingredients:
4 oz. Plain Low Fat Greek Yogurt
1 small Tomato, diced
¼ medium Green Pepper, diced
¼ medium Onion, diced
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp chopped fresh Cilantro
1/2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp fresh Lime juice
pepper to taste
Preparation: Mix all ingredients together and chill
National Chip and Dip Day
Today is National Chip and Dip Day! Celebrate with Eggplant Dip, Durango Vegetable Dip, or Layered Taco Salad Dip! Or try our Broccoli Dip or tasty Tzatziki Dip!
Updated: 3/17/22
Today is National Chip and Dip Day! Celebrate with Eggplant Dip, Durango Vegetable Dip, or Layered Taco Salad Dip! Or try our Broccoli Dip or tasty Tzatziki Dip below!
Broccoli Dip
Servings:
1 Vegetable
1 Dairy
Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only
Ingredients:
1 cup Broccoli
1 cup Plain, Low-Fat Yogurt
2 tsp. Dill Weed (dried or fresh)
Onion Powder and Garlic Powder to taste
Pinch of Cayenne and Smoked Paprika
Preparation:
Steam broccoli until tender and dice finely. Let broccoli cool and then mix with all other ingredients. Serve cold.
Tzatziki Dip
Servings:
2 Vegetables
1 Dairy
Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only
Ingredients:
½ medium English cucumber, finely chopped
1 serving Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, plain
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice, fresh
3/4 tsp. Garlic Cloves, minced
½ tsp. Dill Weed
1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp. Black Pepper
Lemon Zest, grated
¼ cup Celery
2½ medium Radishes
¼ cup Carrots
Preparation:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, the yogurt, black pepper, finely chopped cucumber, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, dill weed, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir all ingredients together and refrigerate for 2-3 hours for flavor to develop. Use carrots, celery and radishes to dip with. Enjoy!