Caesar Salad Dressing Without Anchovies

You’re going to be making this Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies on repeat! It's a simple twist on the classic dressing which is just as delicious, made healthier and also vegetarian so everyone can enjoy it!

If you’re like me and love a traditional caesar salad but don't like the anchovies, then this dressing is for you!  It’s lusciously creamy with the perfect tang and also perfect if you are vegetarian. It also does not include any raw eggs like the original recipe.

I've used it to make my healthy caesar salad which is then topped with crispy breaded tofu and air fryer croutons. It will become your new favorite salad!

The base of this easy caesar salad dressing without anchovies is Greek yogurt making it healthier and high in protein too. The little tip however to get that tangy caesar taste without the anchovy paste is actually to add capers. They are little pops bursting with flavor and have a salty umami taste which are the perfect substitute. 

You can also use it as a sauce in a sandwich or make my caesar wrap. The options are endless and you can get creative with it. Meal prep a batch of this healthy caesar dressing and use it for the week for an easy quick lunch!

Table of Contents

• Why you'll love this recipe
• Ingredients to make Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies
• How to make Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies
• Tips and Tricks
• What to serve Healthy Caesar Dressing with
• Storage and Leftovers
• FAQs
• More Easy Sauces
• Recipe
• Comments

Why you'll love this recipe

• Anchovy-Free. Perfect for those who love the caesar flavor without the anchovies... like me 🙂
• Healthier. Typically a caesar salad dressing recipe can be a little heavy with the mayo and raw egg yolks, but this has a healthy caesar dressing using Greek yogurt as the base
• Customizable. Adapt the dressing to your taste or easily make this a vegan caesar salad dressing. Simply just swap the yogurt and parmesan for dairy free, plant based options. It's also low carb and gluten free
• Quick and Easy. Effortless preparation where you just throw the ingredients into a blender or mini food processor and its ready in minutes

Ingredients to make Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies

• Greek yogurt is the base rather than mayonnaise or raw eggs. It creates a super creamy texture and a great healthy substitute. If making into a vegan caesar salad dressing, you can easily substitute with a plant based yogurt such as soy yogurt
• Capers are the secret ingredient to making this caesar salad without anchovies. They are tiny, salty and give it that unique umami flavor. Traditionally anchovy paste and or worcestershire sauce are used which are quite salty making capers the perfect substitute
• Dijon mustard adds a zesty kick and emulsifies the dressing for a creamy texture. You can substitute with with yellow mustard if needed but the taste won't be as subtle
• Lemon juice gives a slight citrusy flavor to the dressing. White wine vinegar is a suitable substitute
• Garlic clove adds depth and aroma to the dressing. You can also use garlic powder if preferred
• Parmesan cheese - Parmigiano Reggiano is my favorite part! It's salty adding a savory cheesy umami flavor. Always best to use freshly grated parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated cheese 
• Extra virgin olive oil is added to slightly thin the dressing and also to make it extra silky and yummy. Avocado oil can also be used

How to make Caesar Salad Dressing without Anchovies

Make your own healthy caesar salad dressing in minutes with these easy to follow steps.

1. Add all dressing ingredients to a blender (Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, garlic clove, capers, parmesan cheese,lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper). Refer to recipe card below for exact measurements
2. Taste for seasoning and the dressing is ready. Pour over a healthy caesar salad and enjoy!!!

Tips and Tricks

1. I always prefer to buy a block of Parmesan cheese and grate it myself. Trust me, it always tastes better than pre grated cheese and will make this homemade caesar salad dressing way better!
2. If you don't have a blender or mini food processor don't stress. Finely chop the capers and finely grate the parmesan then add to a bowl with the remaining ingredients and whisk until well combined  
3. When making my healthy caesar salad, I always like to add half of the dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Then top with the croutons and tofu and pour over the rest of the dressing 
4. If your homemade caesar dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water or oil to thin it out 

What to serve Healthy Caesar Dressing with

The most obvious of course is to serve on a classic caesar salad right! This is my healthier recipe which includes crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, boiled eggs and more options below:

• Caesar Wrap
• Crispy breaded tofu
• Air fryer croutons
• Pasta salad
• Grilled chicken breast
• Use as a dip for veggie sticks

Storage and Leftovers

• Store leftovers of the caesar dressing in an airtight container or sealed mason jar in the fridge for up to 4-5 days (note this is if you have opened a new container of Greek yogurt. Always check the expiry of the yogurt)
• Shake the bottle or mason jar before use. If the consistency has become too thick, add a teaspoon of cold water or oil to help thin the dressing
• I don't recommend freezing the dressing

FAQs

More Easy Sauces

• Miso Dressing
• Sesame Dressing
• Vegan Gravy
• Peanut Sauce
• Gyoza Dipping Sauce
• Italian Tomato Sauce (Sugo)
• Vegan Tzatziki
• How to Make Pesto
• Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip
• Sriracha Aioli

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