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Skinny Caesar Salad Dressing

 

Skinny Caesar Salad Dressing
This classic dressing is getting a skinny makeover! Instead of a ton of oil and/or mayo, the base is my skinny ranch dressing. It’s very easy to make and the results are amazingly delicious! Each tablespoon has only 17 calories and 1 gram of fat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 17kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup  Skinny Ranch Dressing  or your favorite store bought light ranch dressing
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional
  • 2 dashes tabasco sauce, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the skinny ranch dressing. Once made, add 1 cup to a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Using a whisk, mix together until smooth. Store in refrigerator at least 1 hour to thicken, before using.
  • This dressing will keep in the refrigerator at least 1 week.

Notes

Makes 20 tablespoons.

Food Facts

Caesar salad and its dressing was first invented somewhere we never would have guessed: Mexico. Legend has it that Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini invented the salad in 1924 in Tijuana, Mexico. 

Serving Tips
In addition to this being an outstanding salad dressing for Caesar Salad or any mixed green salad, it makes a wonderful sauce to drizzle over roasted asparagus or steamed broccoli. Or use it as a sandwich spread for chicken, roast beef or turkey.

WW Freestyle SmartPoints
1-Blue
WW SmartPoints 1-Green
WW Points Plus 1
 
SKINNY FACTS: for 1 tablespoon
17 calories, 1g fat, 0g sat. fat, 2mg chol, 1g prot, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 104mg sod, 1g sugar
 

Skinny Facts

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 104mgSugar: 1gBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 1Plus Points: 1

If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it. Leave me a comment below or give it a rating. Thanks so much. Happy Skinny Cooking!

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