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Healthy Caesar Dressing Recipe

Prepare a classic Caesar salad easily with your own healthy Caesar dressing. Lower in calories than traditional Caesar dressings, you'll love how great this homemade salad dressing tastes. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad Dressings & Toppings
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat, 2% or full-fat)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 canned anchovy fillets (packed in oil), drained and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salad

  • Romaine lettuce
  • Croutons
  • Additional Parmesan cheese, to garnish
  • Coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

  • In small blender or food processor, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, anchovies, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping sides as necessary.
    ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat, 2% or full-fat), ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 canned anchovy fillets (packed in oil), drained and patted dry, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Scrape dressing into small bowl or measuring cup; stir in Parmesan cheese.
    ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • To make salad, combine the desired amount of dressing with chopped romaine lettuce; stir well to coat. Sprinkle with homemade croutons, additional Parmesan cheese, and coarsely ground pepper, if desired.
    Romaine lettuce, Croutons, Additional Parmesan cheese, to garnish, Coarsely ground pepper

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Notes

  • If desired, omit the mayo and use all yogurt. If the dressing is too tangy, add a teaspoon of sweetener (sugar, honey, agave).
  • Add additional vegetables to the salad: sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, and radishes are good choices.
  • Add protein: chicken, fish, hard boiled eggs, or garbanzo beans.
  • Nutrition information is for dressing only: one serving is 2 tablespoons. Recipe makes about 1 ½ cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 190mg | Sugar: 1g

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