Light Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this Light Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing that strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and health. Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt as its creamy base, this recipe skips the heavy mayonnaise without sacrificing flavor. A zesty combination of Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of anchovy paste delivers the authentic Caesar salad taste you love, while grated Parmesan and a splash of olive oil add just the right amount of richness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick homemade dressing is perfect for tossing with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving it fresh, this healthy Caesar salad dressing will be your new go-to for vibrant, restaurant-quality salads at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt (2% or non-fat)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Anchovy paste
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste.
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well incorporated.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and olive oil for added creaminess and richness.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
If the dressing is too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve drizzled over fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1589 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*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.
