Creamy low fat Caesar salad dressing – a delicious, healthy Caesar dressing which is packed with protein, low in fat, yet creamy and robust in flavor.
I know this may sound like an oxymoron but this recipe for a creamy, low fat Caesar salad dressing is just that – it manages to pull off the task of being creamy, and seemingly fatty, without the fat, and without sacrificing flavor! In fact, not only it’s low in fat, but it’s full of protein too.
The secret ingredient is beans, and if that sounds weird, think about how creamy hummus is. Pureed white beans take the place of the oil and egg yolk in your standard Caesar dressing recipe, but otherwise this homemade version has the rest of the usual Caesar salad dressing ingredients. The bean-y taste is masked by the stronger flavors of lemon, garlic and anchovies, and the dressing is really hefty, and delicious.
See how I pair it with this Kale Caesar salad. You may serve it as a delicious dip for raw veggies, since it’s thicker than your regular dressing. You can of course thin it out to your liking with more water, or lemon juice.
Creamy low fat Caesar salad dressing - healthy Caesar dressing which is packed with protein, low in fat, yet creamy and robust in flavor.
Course:
Condiment
Servings: 16tablespoons
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Viktoria
Ingredients
1cupcooked white beans
12-oz can of flat anchovy fillets in oil, drained (about 12 small fillet halves)
2Tbsfinely grated Parmesan cheese
2garlic cloves
1 1/2tspbrown mustard
1 1/2tspWorcestershire sauce
2Tbsfresh lemon juice
zest of 1 lemon
1/2tspblack pepper
1Tbsolive oil
1Tbswater(or more if you like it thinner)
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a food processor, and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Store in a glass jar for a week, in the refrigerator.
