Best Guiltless Caesar Salad Dressing Recipes

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NO GUILT CAESAR



No Guilt Caesar image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces cubed Parmesan
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
11/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
11/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 cup silken soft tofu
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Starting on the lowest speed, chop the cheese cubes in the blender jar until it settles into the bottom of the jar, gradually increasing the speed. Add the garlic down the chute and chop until minced.
  • Next, add the mustard, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, and tofu to the blender and blend until smooth. While the blender is running, drizzle olive oil down the middle of the vortex that has formed. Add more or less of the olive oil and blend until it reaches salad dressing consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 6 milligrams, Sodium 198 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 grams

GUILTLESS CAESAR SALAD DRESSING



Guiltless Caesar Salad Dressing image

This recipe came from Alton Brown, tweaked just a little. This is excellent, you wouldn't even know there's tofu in it!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces cubed parmesan cheese
2 -3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 cup silken soft tofu
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Starting on the lowest speed, chop the cheese cubes in the blender (or food processor) until it settles into the bottom of the container, gradually increasing the speed.
  • Add the garlic down the chute and chop until minced.
  • Next, add the mustard, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, and tofu to the blender and blend until nice and smooth.
  • While the blender is still running, drizzle olive oil down the middle of the vortex that has formed.
  • Add more or less of the olive oil and blend until it reaches salad dressing consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669, Fat 53.3, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 1462.7, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4, Protein 39.6

GUILT-FREE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING



Guilt-Free Caesar Salad Dressing image

Calorie and fat reduced salad dressing for those who like Caesar salad but want to cut down on fat and cholesterol. I clipped this recipe from a recent Toronto Globe and Mail newspaper. We tried it last night and enjoyed it.

Provided by Heather in Barrie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 anchovies, chopped (I substituted 1 tsp. anchovy sauce)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cottage cheese, mayonnaise, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If dressing is too thick, thin down with a little warm water.

NO GUILT CAESAR SALAD AND DRESSING



No Guilt Caesar Salad and Dressing image

Most creamy Caesar dressings get that consistency from, well, cream, sour cream, or mayo. This egg-free recipe gets it from tofu, which is almost 100 percent protein and is essentially fat-free. So...eat up. This recipe first appeared in Season 3 of Good Eats.

Provided by Level Agency

Categories     Sides & Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ounces Parmesan Cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces silken soft tofu
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces day-old Italian bread, approximately half a loaf
3 cloves garlic, mashed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 heads romaine lettuce hearts, approximately 1 pound
1/2 cup No Guilt Caesar Dressing
2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Starting on the lowest speed, chop the cheese cubes in a blender until it settles into the bottom of the carafe, gradually increasing the speed. Add the garlic and chop until minced.
  • Add the mustard, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and tofu to the blender and blend until smooth. While the blender is running, drizzle the olive oil down the middle of the vortex that has formed. Keep adding oil until the mixture reaches salad dressing consistency - you may not use all of the oil.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes and spread on a half-sheet pan. Bake until thoroughly dry but not brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Combine the garlic and the salt in a mortar and mash with the pestle to make a paste. Add the oil to the paste and mash to combine. Pour the oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a 12-inch saute pan. Place the pan over medium heat. Add the croutons and saute, tossing constantly until the oil is absorbed and the croutons turn gold, approximately 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a very large bowl, tear the lettuce and toss, using tongs, with the dressing. Toss in the Parmesan cheese and serve topped with croutons.

PERFECT CAESAR SALAD DRESSING



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Everyone raves about Caesar salad, but few realize it is so simple to make at home. Add this Caesar dressing on top of chopped romaine lettuce, croutons and parmesan cheese for a perfect salad. -Jane McGlothren, Daphne, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1.25 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pasteurized large egg yolks
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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