Three Minute Skinny Caesar Dressing! – A super easy and flavorful caesar dressing that won’t chub you up! Made with simple ingredients, you will never miss the full fat version!
Who doesn’t love a really good Caesar Salad?! It’s one of our faves. But the dressing can be a hassle. Raw egg. A can of oily anchovies. Short shelf life. Sure, there is the store bought stuff, but it lacks the fresh flavor of homemade, not to mention pricy and fattening. But here I am to save your Caesar day!
No egg, no oily can of fish, low calorie, big flavored dressing!
I posted this recipe years ago, and it is still a family favorite. It was time for a recipe up-do! It’s the same recipe, I just increased the yield. More is better!
Why is this 3 Minute Caesar Dressing a skinny recipe? Only 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 52 calories a serving. Can I get a whoo hoo!
So lets talk about anchovies. I know you think you don’t like them…but if you like Caesar dressing than you like anchovies. Anchovy flavor is what made you fall in love with the dressing in the first place! If you leave out the anchovies, it will still be good, but it will not be Caesar. It will be Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette.
Cooking with anchovies can be really easy by using the paste instead of the tin of oily fish. You can find it right by the canned anchovy. It comes in a tube. I use Napolean brand but I am sure any will do. It has a long shelf life and you will be sure to have it on hand for many many batches of this tasty dressing. Trust me, you are going to make this a lot!
I use a blender to mix this up but a wire whisk will work just as good. Just mince your garlic very fine if hand whisking. I have a Magic Bullet Blender . I am not big on gadgets, I don’t even own a full size food processor, but I love this blender! It’s small, powerful, and super easy to clean.
The dijon is a natural emulsifier and holds this yummy concoction together. It won’t separate…not even after sitting in your fridge for a few days.
This will keep in your refrigerator for about a week. Like me, it gets better as it ages :).
You may also like this Chipotle Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons! or this Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing!
To healthy but flavorful salad dressings that won’t chub you up!
Clink!
Kathi
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Here’s a quick video of how we make it!
3 Minute Skinny Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt I use fat free
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to blender or food processor.
- Blend for about 10 seconds until smooth. Taste for seasoning. More salt, pepper, anchovy paste?
- Store in glass or plastic container.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Dallas says
What brand of Greek yogurt do you use in this recipe? Thankyou!
Kathi & Rachel says
Hi Dallas! We love the Chobani brand but most any will do. If using a thicker brand like Fage you will need to add a couple tablespoons of milk to thin it. Thanks!
Darlene says
This dressing is amazing! And only 2 Tablespoons of oil. Thanks for the wizardry.
Nicola says
I love to make homemade healthy caesar salad dressing and have made many varieties over the years. This is by far my new favourite! Thank you.
LaughingSpatula.com says
Thank you! So glad you loved it!
Christine K says
I never leave comments but this is the BEST CAESAR DRESSING IVE EVER HAD!!!! Thanks so much for the recipe!
LaughingSpatula.com says
Yay! We are so glad you loved it and thank you for the nice note!
Cranberry Run Campground says
I’m going to call this the “Ron Jeremy Dressing” – it’s got quite a wang. Poured it over shredded Brussels Sprouts and scallions, and it was delicious.
Kristin says
I was on the fence … but this comment sealed the deal. I’m making this dressing LOL!
Kathi & Rachel says
I didn’t catch that comment…hilarious! Heck…think I’ll whip up a batch myself! LOL!
Keri says
I made this dressing tonight. I get annoyed when someone comments how delicious something was and then lists all the changes they made…. its not even the same recipe anymore!!!! But I have to tell you – I didn’t have anchovy paste, so I used well minced capers. I am supposed to watch my sodium so I left it at the capers and can’t have any cheese because of unsaturated fat content so I left it out. I licked the blender blades!!!! I will say – next time I’ll use less lemon because without the parm it takes over the dressing. Thank you for posting this recipe!
Kathi & Rachel says
Way to make it work for you Keri! I’m linking the dressing I always have in my fridge! I use it for salads and marinade. It has more fat but its healthy fat. You might like it! https://laughingspatula.com/3-minute-lemon-dijon-vinaigrette/
Dustin Winterowd says
Hi! Great recipe and tastes amazing. Any reason why mine would turn out too gritty? Might be the parm?
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LaughingSpatula.com says
Hi Dustin – I would think it would have to be the parm. Some of the pre-shredded stuff is pretty firm. Maybe try fresh grated if you used pre-shredded and stick with the softer inside and never the rind. Hope that helps!
Deedeedee says
This sounds good. I’m probably going to have to make my salad a lot smaller because I use much more than 2 tablespoons of salad dressing on my monster salads. Usually when you get the calories or fat or carbs real low one of the other two seems to be ridiculously high to compensate, but not this one. I’ll give it a try.
Susan says
Great recipe. Super easy and really tasty.
Lena Elzayn says
Sounds amazing! Just pinned it and will try it next week! Thank you!
Jenna says
How long does it keep in the fridge?
Brittany Johnston says
Hi Kathy! I have been looking for a great healthy Caesar recipe and I can’t wait to try this recipe… I was wondering…. By any chance do you know how many weight watchers points this is?
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
I don’t have access to a WW points calculator but I do give the nutritional information. You can calculate if you are part of the program!
Bernadette says
How long is this good for in the fridge?
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
I’d say 4 days is a safe bet.
Heidi says
All of the ingredients in this recipe have a decent shelf life in the refrigerator. Why only 4 days?
Asking because I don’t think I can use it all that fast.
LaughingSpatula.com says
Keeping it on the safe side. But if the yogurt doesn’t break down then yes, another day or two would probably be okay!
Talis Berg says
In search of low fat, low calorie salad dressing. This is a Big Win! I’ll probably experiment to bring the fat content down a little but at 3.5 grams for caesar salad dressing, who can complain? I’ll give up something else, so I can have this! So good I made up a salad right away to try it.
Elaine @Flavour and Savour says
Just wanted to let you know this is now our official go-to Caesar Dressing! Love it!
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
Oh my gosh thank you Elaine! Coming from such a great cook, that is a huge compliment!
Susan @ Culinary Envy says
I adore Caesar Salads and your addition of yogurt is brillant! Can’t wait to try it.Pinned!
Elaine @Flavour and Savour says
Here’s a whoo hoo! from me! My hubby is a Caesar Salad fan but I hardly ever make it because . . . . . raw eggs! Great recipe. Pinned!
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
Thanks Elaine! Its surprisingly good and totally easy!