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.
2canned anchovy fillets (packed in oil), drained and patted dry
2tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
1small garlic clove, roughly chopped
1teaspoonDijon mustard
¼teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonpepper
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Salad
Romaine lettuce
Croutons
Additional Parmesan cheese, to garnish
Coarsely ground pepper
Instructions
In small blender or food processor, combine all ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth, scraping sides as necessary. Scrape dressing into small bowl or measuring cup; stir in Parmesan cheese.
Combine with chopped romaine lettuce; stir well to coat. Sprinkle with homemade croutons, additional Parmesan cheese, and coarsely ground pepper, if desired.
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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.