I also vote for the fork method if you must have ranch.* That's what I do when I go out.* I always get ranch on the side, and I WILL send it back if they put it on top.* If not for calories sake, just because I like ranch, but I've never liked my salads swimming in dressing.* *
Oh and the other thing I should have mentioned earlier, I see you tried fat free dressings, but what about light?* I can't stand Hidden Valley's fat free ranch, but the light is very good.* Might give that a try.* Combine it with the fork method and you're golden!*