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.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 3

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and olive oil for added creaminess and richness.

Step 4

Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 5

If the dressing is too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve drizzled over fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(353.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	512.4

Total Fat 38.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 29.3mg	0%
Sodium 1589.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Protein 21.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 306.2mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 341.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.3%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 11.4%