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What to Use Instead of Olive Oil to Make a Salad Dressing Fat-Free

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Ramona French

Since olive oil contains 100 calories per tablespoon, salad dressings that use it as a base are high in calories and fat. Oil helps dressing adhere to the salad ingredients and provides flavor and texture. To make salad dressing without oil, add low-calorie ingredients that have plenty of flavor.