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The Most Legit Tasting Low Calorie Caesar Salad Dressing

The same delicious Caesar dressing we all know and love, but lightened up! This is THE most legit tasting low calorie Caesar Dressing ever. It sacrifices zero taste or flavor. Save money and whip this easy recipe up at home in 5 minutes instead!

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By: Lauren published: Sep. 14, 2022 updated: Feb. 05, 2024 23 Comments

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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Low Calorie Caesar Dressing
Ingredients and Substitutions
How To Make
Helpful Tips
FAQ: Low Calorie Caesar Dressing
More Lightened Up Dressing To Check Out
The Most Legit Tasting Low Calorie Caesar Salad Dressing
MyFitnessPal Entry
Did You Make This?

About This Recipe

Bold statement, but I am prepared to make it. This is BEST homemade caesar dressing recipe. Healthy or not, I promise it tastes just like traditional caesar salad dressing. Rich flavor. So creamy. I am absolutely obsessed with it!

I know store-bought dressing is super convenient, but I can’t stress enough that making your own dressing at home is actually so easy to do. All you need is a handful of simple ingredients and a blender or food processor.

You also don’t have to worry about it going bad too quickly. This homemade dressing does not use raw egg yolks, so it will hold up in the fridge as long as the yogurt is good. Trust me. This healthier version slaps! You must try it.

Enjoy this lightened up caesar dressing with my Healthy Chicken Caesar Wrap or use it for the Best Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad!

If you are looking for more lightened up dressings, be sure to check out this Skinny Honey Mustard Dressing, Light Greek Vinaigrette, Light Balsamic Vinaigrette and this Creamy Balsamic Dressing!

homemade healthy caesar dressing in a mason jar

Why You’ll Love This Low Calorie Caesar Dressing

  • It’s bold, rich, and tangy.
  • Tastes just like normal Caesar dressing!
  • Whip it up in just 5 minutes!
  • No raw eggs involved so it will keep fresh in the fridge longer
  • Lower in fat and calories than traditional Caesar dressing.
  • So many uses besides just salad. Add it to wraps, use it as a dipping sauce for chicken or veggies, or drizzle over a buddha bowl!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients for caesar dressing.
  • Yogurt – I used plain nonfat Greek yogurt but 2% and whole milk Greek yogurt work too. Make sure it’s plain yogurt and not vanilla!
  • Parmesan cheese – freshly grated makes all the difference for this dressing! Trust me on this. Don’t skip the fresh!
  • Fresh Lemon juice
  • Mayo – I used light mayo.
  • Olive oil
  • Anchovy paste – or an anchovy fillet / whole anchovies
  • Garlic
  • Seasonings – Grab some salt and pepper!
  • Liquid stevia – or other sweetener of choice. Gives it a little sweetness and overall more rounded taste!

How To Make

The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!

1. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor along with 1/8 tsp salt and a few cracks of pepper.

2. Blend until smooth. Taste and add any additional salt, pepper, mustard, parmesan, etc. as needed. For best results, allow dressing to chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Helpful Tips

  • Grate your own parmesan – Use freshly grated always. Please do not use the already grated parmesan. It is not the same!
  • Use a good quality Greek yogurt – This greek yogurt caesar dressing recipe features Greek yogurt as the main ingredient, so you’ll definitely want to make sure you use a good quality yogurt.
  • Let chill – For best results, let this light caesar dressing chill in the fridge for at least an hour before enjoying. It tastes better the longer it sits in the fridge!
  • Give it a good stir after sitting – always give it a good stir to bring all the flavors back together after it’s been sitting a while.
homemade low calorie caesar dressing in a mason jar

FAQ: Low Calorie Caesar Dressing

What goes with Caesar dressing?

I love using this caesar dressing with my Chicken Caesar Salad! Or, use this dressing for my Chicken Caesar Wrap. You can also use this dressing as a dip for your favorite veggies like baby carrots or celery.

Can You Make Caesar Dressing Without the Anchovy Paste?

The anchovy paste really brings that umami flavor that is classic with traditional caesar salad. It’s a great thing and I definitely recommend it! But if you absolutely can’t do it, there are some substitutions you can make that will still keep it tasting like the real deal. Just omit the anchovy paste and sub for dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce (about a tsp of each and then more to taste). You could also use fish sauce!

How do I store this lightened up Caesar dressing?

Store in a jar or airtight container for 1-2 weeks in the fridge (or as long as the greek yogurt is good).

More Lightened Up Dressing To Check Out

Lightened up Creamy Balsamic Dressing

Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing (Chick-fil-A Copycat)

5-Minute Healthy Cilantro Lime Sauce (Low Calorie)

Light Balsamic Vinaigrette (Low Calorie and So Easy!)

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The Most Legit Tasting Low Calorie Caesar Salad Dressing

? Gluten-Free ? Low Carb ? Macro-friendly ? Vegetarian
The same delicious Caesar dressing we all know and love, but lightened up! This is THE most legit tasting low calorie Caesar Dressing ever. It sacrifices zero taste or flavor. Save money and whip this easy recipe up at home in 5 minutes instead!
Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Calories: 45kcal
Protein: 3.5g
Fat: 3.1g
Carbs: 0.8g

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (170g) nonfat, 2% or full fat
  • 1/4 cup FRESHLY grated parmesan cheese (28g) do not use the already shredded kind!
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice (30g)
  • 1 Tbsp light mayo (15g)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (15g)
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste (5g)
  • 5-6 drops of liquid stevia or sweetener of choice – optional but it elevates the flavor!
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor along with 1/8 tsp salt and a few cracks of pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and add any additional salt, pepper, mustard, parmesan, etc. as needed.
  • Store in a jar or airtight container. For best results, allow dressing to chill for 30 minutes before serving. Log dressing separately so you can add as much or little as you wish!

Equipment

  • Food Processor – Kitchen Aide 7-cup

Notes

To make dairy-free: use dairy-free yogurt and dairy-free cheese.
Helpful Tips
    1. Grate your own parmesan – Use freshly grated always. Please do not use the already grated parmesan. It is not the same!
    2. Use a good quality Greek yogurt – This greek yogurt caesar dressing recipe features Greek yogurt as the main ingredient, so you’ll definitely want to make sure you use a good quality yogurt.
    3. Let chill – For best results, let this light caesar dressing chill in the fridge for at least an hour before enjoying. It tastes better the longer it sits in the fridge!
    4. Give it a good stir after sitting – always give it a good stir to bring all the flavors back together after it’s been sitting a while.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2Tbsp (34g), Calories: 45kcal (2%), Carbohydrates: 0.8g, Protein: 3.5g (7%), Fat: 3.1g (5%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Sugar: 0.6g (1%)

Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.

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Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!

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