5 Keto-Friendly Salad Dressings — and They're All Store-Bought

Updated on 1/26/2019 at 9:45 PM

Keto dieters know to avoid carbs and sugar at all costs, but sometimes these ingredients sneak into your meal when you least expect it — even when you're trying keep your carb count low by dining on a big, leafy salad. That's because many store-bought salad dressings contain loads of carbohydrates and sugar, turning your healthy, vegetable-focused meal into a major violation of your keto diet.

Not to worry, because there are several low-carb, no-sugar salad dressing options out there for you to dress your greens in. And the best part about keto-friendly salad dressings? They're usually on the rich, creamy side, which — let's be honest — makes eating leafy greens a lot more fun.

Bolthouse Farms Cilantro Avocado Yogurt Dressing

With only one gram of sugar and carbs each, this dreamy yogurt dressing combines the very complementary flavors of cilantro and avocado and adds hints of Cotija cheese, poblano pepper, and garlic. It's basically a taco in salad dressing form.

Marzetti Simply Dressed Avocado Ranch

Avocado is known to be a healthy fat, so it's the perfect base for keto-friendly salad dressings. Marzetti's Avocado Ranch heightens the classic dressing with the smooth flavor of avocado and a hint of lime. You will want to pour this dressing over everything.

Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing

Primal Kitchen was founded by Mark Sisson, one of the founders of the Paleo movement, which is similar to the keto diet in many ways. The brand's Ranch Dressing is made with avocado oil and contains no sugar, soy, canola, trans fats, artificial flavors, or high-fructose corn syrup.

Ken's Steak House Chunky Blue Cheese

Blue-cheese dressing might not be the first thing you think of when you're starting a diet, but because the keto diet relies on high-fat foods to put your body in ketosis, indulge away! Ken's Steak House Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is a classic choice.

Newman's Own Olive Oil & Vinegar

If creamy, cheesy dressings aren't your thing, opt for classic olive oil and vinegar. Newman's Own makes a great version that contains just a few all-natural ingredients. It's low in carbs and sugar, and you're still getting your daily fat intake from the olive oil.