Heart-Healthy Classic Caesar Dressing
Elevate your salads with our Heart-Healthy Classic Caesar Dressing, a guilt-free twist on the beloved classic. This creamy and flavorful dressing features non-fat Greek yogurt as a nutritious alternative to heavy cream, paired with heart-healthy olive oil for a velvety texture. Freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce bring bold, zesty notes, while anchovy paste and Parmesan cheese deliver the signature umami flavor of Caesar dressing without excess saturated fat. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for clean eating, yet indulgent enough to impress at your next dinner party. Serve it over crisp romaine lettuce for a wholesome, high-protein salad that’s bursting with flavor and freshness. Ideal for health-conscious foodies, this dressing combines simplicity, speed, and sophistication—all in one delicious package.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt, non-fat
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Anchovy paste
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt and olive oil. Whisk together until fully integrated and smooth.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the yogurt mixture. The acidity will balance the creaminess and enhance the overall flavor profile.
Incorporate the minced garlic cloves, ensuring the garlic is evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese, which will lend a nutty and rich flavor without adding much saturated fat.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning depending on your preference.
Whisk all the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
For best results, refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the dressing over your choice of greens, such as romaine lettuce, for a heart-healthy Caesar salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1602 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 667 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 625 mg | 13% | |
*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.
