Caesar Salad Dressing Cook Yourself Thin
Lighten up your favorite Caesar salad with this homemade "Caesar Salad Dressing Cook Yourself Thin," a guilt-free twist on the classic. Made with creamy non-fat Greek yogurt as a base, this flavorful dressing skips the heavy cream and mayo without sacrificing richness. A zesty blend of fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of anchovy paste creates a savory depth, while a touch of Worcestershire sauce and garlic add bold umami notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy, wholesome recipe is perfect for drizzling over crisp greens or using as a dip for crunchy vegetables. With simple ingredients and no cooking required, this is your go-to healthier Caesar dressing that’s big on taste and light on calories!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove Garlic (finely minced or grated)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Anchovy paste
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and anchovy paste.
Using a whisk or fork, thoroughly mix the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, stirring gently to incorporate the seasoning.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve drizzled over your favorite salad greens or as a dip for fresh vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 478 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
