Description
This Healthy Caesar Dressing recipe offers a fresh, creamy, and tangy alternative to traditional Caesar dressings using Greek yogurt for a healthier twist. It combines bold flavors from garlic, anchovy, lemon, and Parmesan to create a versatile dressing perfect for classic Caesar salads or as a flavorful dip.
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, minced and smashed into a paste
- 1 anchovy filet (or 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste)
- 1 small lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or Best Foods Mayo)
- 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 – 2 tablespoons water (or milk or cream) – optional, if needed to thin the dressing
Instructions
- Prepare garlic and anchovy mixture: Add garlic, anchovy filet, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are finely minced, creating a smooth flavor base.
- Combine main ingredients: Add Greek yogurt, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is completely smooth, ensuring no chunks remain of anchovy or garlic.
- Adjust dressing consistency: For a pourable dressing, add 1 tablespoon of water and pulse to combine. For a thicker texture, omit the water. For an even thinner dressing, add 2 tablespoons of water instead.
- Season to taste: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired for balanced flavor.
- Store properly: Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. This allows flavors to meld and keeps the dressing fresh.
- Serve suggestions: Serve over crisp romaine lettuce with croutons and shaved Parmesan for a classic Caesar salad experience.
- Alternative manual method: If you don’t have a food processor, mince and mash the garlic into a paste manually. Substitute the anchovy filet with 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste. Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl, adjust seasonings, then store refrigerated in a jar until use.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to mayonnaise for a lighter dressing.
- Anchovy paste can replace the filet for ease and similar flavor intensity.
- Adjust thickness with water, milk, or cream to suit your preference.
- Store dressing in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Perfect for a classic Caesar salad but also works great as a dip or sandwich spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
