The BEST Caesar Dressing Recipe (5 Minutes!)
Published Aug 01, 2024
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An easy, protein-packed, creamy, tangy, and savory Caesar Dressing Recipe that uses simple ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make. Easy to customize and perfect for salads, dipping, and more!
Why You’ll Love This Caesar Dressing Recipe
I love a good homemade dressing, dip, or sauce recipe. There’s something so divine about homemade versions of our favorite condiments (see this homemade Ranch dressing mix, this BBQ sauce, this zesty Italian dressing, and this unbelievable Big Mac sauce). Plus, it’s super easy to control the ingredients, get rid of all the artificial junk and preservatives, and customize it to your own taste preferences– you’ll notice a big difference in the taste and quality.
I’ve been making high-protein versions of my favorite recipes lately and my latest creation is this homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe! Making your own dressings has never been easier. Plus, it’s packed with extra protein and lightened up with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese– your choice! I also don’t use any raw eggs in this recipe.
It works well on salads, as a dip for chicken, and in any recipe that calls for Caesar! Customize this creamy dressing to your liking– no anchovies? Omit them! Dairy-free? Use non-dairy yogurt. Make this dressing your own and enjoy the unbelievably addicting result!
Ingredient Notes
- Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- Mayonnaise: You can use store-bought mayonnaise or make my homemade mayo recipe.
- grated parmesan cheese
- extra virgin olive oil: Avocado oil will also work.
- Dijon mustard
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- anchovy filets: Anchovy paste will also work.
- salt and black pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
In a blender, add in the Greek yogurt, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, Dijon mustard, mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced anchovies (if using), Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper pulse until smooth and well combined.
Step 2
Store in a mason jar with a lid in the refrigerator. This dressing will last as long as the expiration date on the cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
Mac’s Pro Tip
Expert Tips
- If you’re using cottage cheese, using a blender or food processor is critical to getting a smooth and creamy texture. If using Greek yogurt, you can simply use a large bowl and a whisk, however, I still find that the blender is ideal for smoothness. An immersion blender will work as well.
- If you don’t prefer the anchovy flavor, feel free to omit this ingredient entirely.
Serving and Storage Tips
Use this easy recipe as an accompaniment to a classic Caesar salad, as a dip with veggies, as a spread for wraps, burgers, or sandwiches, and more!
Store your homemade Caesar salad dressing in a jar with a lid in the refrigerator. This dressing will last as long as the expiration date on the cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
Recipe FAQs
Traditional Caesar dressing is made with a blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, anchovy fillets, Worcestershire sauce, parmesan cheese, egg yolk, and salt and pepper. Authentic Caesar dressings use raw yolks in the recipe. In this recipe, I replaced the raw egg yolks with mayo and added Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese) to make an extra creamy Caesar dressing.
There are 4 g protein and 1.5 net carbs per 2 tablespoons of this delicious Caesar dressing.
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The BEST Caesar Dressing Recipe (5 Minutes!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 anchovy filets minced optional for authentic flavor
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a blender, add in the Greek yogurt, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, Dijon mustard, mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced anchovies (if using), Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper pulse until smooth and well combined.
- Store in a jar with a lid in the refrigerator. This dressing will last as long as the expiration date of the cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
Notes
Expert Tips
- If you’re using cottage cheese, using a blender or food processor is critical to getting a smooth and creamy texture. If using Greek yogurt, you can simply use a large bowl and a whisk, however, I still find that the blender is ideal for smoothness. An immersion blender will work as well.
- If you don’t prefer the anchovy flavor, feel free to omit this ingredient entirely.
Serving and Storage Tips
Use this easy recipe as an accompaniment to a classic Caesar salad, as a dip with veggies, as a spread for wraps, burgers, or sandwiches, and more! Store your homemade Caesar salad dressing in a jar with a lid in the refrigerator. This dressing will last as long as the expiration date on the cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Omg! This is so dang delicious and so easy! Thank you for this recipe. It’s the best homemade Caesar dressing I’ve ever made.
I am so happy to hear this, Shannon. Glad you enjoyed