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    Lime Caesar Dressing

    May 21, 2019 | Updated March 28, 2023 by Ryan 1 Comment

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    A lightened-up version with Greek yogurt and limes make this lime Caesar dressing a great healthy alternative for standard Caesar dressing.

    close-up of lime caesar dressing in mason jar

    I've mentioned this in the past, but as a kid I hated vegetables. I mean I'm not that different from most kids but I was definitely on the pickier side. Ironically the first vegetable I actually liked was broccoli, which is still my favorite to this day. It took me quite a while though to like salad.

    I honestly don't remember the first place I ever had a salad, but I do remember my mom saying if you were ever going to like salad, it would be Caesar salad. And she wasn't wrong... like usual. And for the longest time, the only ever salad I would ever order would be Caesar salad. Unfortunately, as we all know, Caesar salad dressing isn't the best for you.

    But this lime Caesar dressing is the perfect compromise if you're like me and love Caesar salad. Making my own dressing was something that never crossed my mind until I stumbled across Gimme Some Oven and her kale Caesar salad. The addition of lime gives it a unique twist that compliment kale really well.

    Believe me, you're probably looking at the ingredients and saying do I have to use anchovy paste? I questioned it as well, but it really makes a difference. Fresh anchovies are actually normal in Caesar salad, so if you want to be traditional, you've got to include it with this lime Caesar dressing.

    overhead shot of lime caesar dressing in mason jar

    What Ingredients are in Healthy Caesar Dressing Recipe?

    • Plain Greek yogurt
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Produce - limes, garlic
    • Olive Oil
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Anchovy paste
    • Dijon mustard
    • Milk

    How to Make Caesar Dressing Vegan

    It is possible although you'd have to replace quite a few ingredients. You'd have to replace the Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, anchovy paste and milk. For the Greek yogurt and milk, you can use almond yogurt and almond milk. For the Parmesan cheese, just use vegan Parmesan cheese. And finally for anchovy paste, you can use umeboshi paste. I had never heard of it either but it's a great substitute for anchovy paste.

    How Long Does Homemade Caesar Dressing Last?

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge and the dressing will last 7 days.

    Tips for Tasty Lime Caesar Dressing

    • You can replace Greek yogurt with regular yogurt if needed.
    • Use quality olive oil as it contributes to the flavor.
    • Use freshly grated Parmesan to finish the dressing. Never buy pre-shredded Parmesan cheese as it contains wood pulp. Blocks of Parmesan cheese are also cheaper.
    • While store-bought bottles can be quite convenient, they lack in flavor compared to the real thing. It really isn’t that much extra work to freshly squeeze the lime and you’ll notice a difference in flavor.

    close-up of lime caesar dressing in mason jar

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    If you’ve tried this lime caesar dressing or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

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    5 from 4 votes

    Lime Caesar Dressing

    A lightened-up version with Greek yogurt and limes make this lime caesar dressing a great healthy alternative for standard caesar dressing.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 53kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • 4 limes, juiced
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoon anchovy paste
    • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 6 tablespoon milk

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, add all of the ingredients except the milk and whisk together until combined. Whisk in one tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. It's normally 6 tablespoon for me. Set aside and prepare salad. Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Chris says

      May 21, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Like and Caesar? Hmmm

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