Best Guiltless Caesar Salad Dressing Recipes
PERFECT CAESAR SALAD DRESSING
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
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.
GUILTLESS CAESAR SALAD DRESSING
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
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
HOMEMADE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING
My family loves this rich and creamy Caesar salad dressing. It's not overly garlicky or fishy -- it's just right.
Provided by Jennifer Segal, adapted from Gourmet magazine
Categories Salads
Time 10m
Yield Makes 1⅓ cups (enough for about 10 starter salads)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add the mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust to your liking. The dressing will keep well in the fridge for about a week.
- Note: Anchovy paste can be found near the canned tuna in the supermarket.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize About 2 tablespoons, Calories 184, Fat 19g, Carbohydrate 1g, Protein 2g, SaturatedFat 1g, Sugar 0g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 296mg, Cholesterol 13mg
NO GUILT CAESAR
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
CAESAR SALAD SUPREME
A wonderful, rich, anchovy dressing makes this salad a meal. Serve with crusty Italian Bread.
Provided by Karen Weir
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic, and combine in a small bowl with mayonnaise, anchovies, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters, and add to hot oil. Cook and stir until brown, and then remove garlic from pan. Add bread cubes to the hot oil. Cook, turning frequently, until lightly browned. Remove bread cubes from oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place lettuce in a large bowl. Toss with dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread cubes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 549.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
GUILT-FREE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING
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
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.
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