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    Whip & Wander » Recipes » salads & dressings

    Published: Jun 4, 2019 · Modified: May 16, 2022 by Jenni · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

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    Homemade in minutes

    Store-bought dressing just can't hold a candle to homemade. However, busy nights necessitate that any prep be quick and easy enough that it's worth spending the extra few minutes on.

    Luckily, this Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing can be whipped up in 5 minutes or less and will transform your salad greens into something absolutely worth ditching the bottle for. The healthy base of Greek yogurt is my preferred way to lighten this classically rich dressing up a bit, without sacrificing any flavor.

    Did you know that Caesar Dressing was invented in Mexico?

    The original Caesar dressing is said to have been dreamed up by Italian immigrant and restauranteur, Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924. According to his daughter Rosa, the original dressing recipe did not contain anchovies and were added in a later iteration.

    So does that mean I can skip the anchovies?

    In my opinion, anchovies are essential to the flavor of Caesar dressing as we know it today, so don't skip them! Don't worry, they are used in such small amounts they are unlikely to make your dressing taste fishy. Instead, they add a lovely briny umami flavor that gives the dressing a perfect balance. If you skip them, you'll essentially be making a parmesan dressing, which is good - but not the same!

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    Ideas for serving this Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

    My personal favorite is this twist on the classic, my Caesar Salad with Spicy Roasted Chickpeas, Jammy Eggs, and Avocado. In addition to salads, I think this dressing would be lovely drizzled over roasted vegetables or used as a fun dipping sauce for potato wedges.

    A note for special diets

    This Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing is low-carb and friendly for Keto diets. Gluten-free/grain-free Worcestershire sauce can be difficult to find so if you have a gluten-intolerance coconut aminos works well as a substitute.

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    Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

    ★★★★★ 5 from 19 reviews
    • Author: Whip & Wander
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 ½ cups 1x
    • Category: Salads & Dressings, Sauces & Savory Condiments
    • Method: No-Cook
    • Cuisine: Italian/Mexican
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing can be whipped up in 5 minutes or less and will transform your salad greens into something absolutely worth ditching the bottle for. The healthy base of Greek yogurt is my preferred way to lighten this classically rich dressing up a bit, without sacrificing any flavor.


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
    • ½ cup + 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, shredded (If you use grated I would subtract the additional 2 tbsp)
    • 2-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (start with 2 tbsp and taste first before adding more)
    • 2 tbsp garlic oil (may sub 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + 2 minced garlic cloves)
    • 5 anchovies packed in oil and salt (about 2 tsp)
    • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
    • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (may sub coconut aminos if you have trouble finding gluten-free Worcestershire)
    • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
    • ½ tsp sea salt

    Instructions

    1. In a food processor or blender add ingredients and pulse until fully combined and smooth.
    2. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
    • Calories: 55
    • Sodium: 235 mg
    • Fat: 5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 1 g
    • Protein: 3 g
    • Cholesterol: 5 mg

    Keywords: caesar, yogurt, lemon, anchovies

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sophie says

      September 20, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Every time I visit your blog, I just love how you photograph your food. Your recipes are just awesome. Thanks for another easy everyday recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. katie says

      September 16, 2019 at 7:20 am

      Oooh, I've never made my own caesar dressing before. It seems so simple, it would be daft to buy store bought now!

      Katie xoxo

      Reply
    3. Renu says

      September 16, 2019 at 7:06 am

      I am loving this rich and creamy yogurt dressing. I would love to add this to my chickpea salad, would be so yum.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Kelly Anthony says

      September 15, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      I couldn't agree more, store-bought dressings just don't compare when it comes to homemade ones. I had no idea that caesar dressing came from Mexico. I love learning fun facts like that about food.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Mikayla says

      September 14, 2019 at 9:38 pm

      Love this healthier version of Caesar dressing!! I've been trying to replace greek yogurt in lots of different things, and it works so perfectly here!! My salads just got a lot more tasty, its a lovely break from vinaigrettes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Colleen says

      September 14, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      I didn't know that Caesar dressing was invented in Mexico, but I do know that anchovies are essential. Great post!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Jere Cassidy says

      September 14, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Seriously, homemade salad dressing is so much better than store-bought and it's always quick and easy to make. I love the yogurt version of your dressing and all the flavors.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Erika says

      September 14, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      I love making my own dressings. Greek Yogurt makes the perfect base.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. GUNJAN C Dudani says

      September 14, 2019 at 11:51 am

      I must try this salad dressing. I love eating salads for lunch and this dressing will definitely come in handy.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Stine Mari says

      September 14, 2019 at 9:14 am

      I can't stand seafood but I still use anchovies in my ceasar dressing - the dressing needs it. This looks super yummy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Jacqui Debono says

      September 13, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      I make my own ranch quite often, but never thought of making my own caesar! Will definitely make some to try and share with friends!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Kacie says

      September 13, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      Chicken Caesar is one of my favourite sandwich fillings so I really should try making my own sauce sometime

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Patricia Bozeman says

      July 16, 2019 at 8:38 am

      I had no idea that caesar dressing was invented in Mexico! Wow! I'm loving this healthier version with yogurt. I usually stick to vegetarian, but I think you're right, you NEED the anchovies in there.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Dana says

      July 15, 2019 at 6:00 am

      This is heaven sent. I have a vegetarian Greek yogurt Caesar dressing that I make sometimes, but since I'm not vegetarian, I've been meaning to create a similar version with the anchovies because seriously—anchovies are the magical ingredient. (So salty! <3) This recipe sounds perfect. Also! I'm a pizza crust dipper. And this is a much more guilt-free way to do that. Because hey, Greek yogurt 😉

      ★★★★★

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    15. Tracy says

      July 14, 2019 at 9:30 pm

      Mexico AND no anchovies?! I never knew! I love that you make this dressing with Greek yogurt. What a great way to add some healthy creaminess!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Sandra Shaffer says

      July 12, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Once you try this homemade caesar dressing you'll never be tempted to buy the jar version again. Super easy to make and delicious! Definitely add the anchovies. Not the same without them.

      ★★★★★

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    17. Pam Greer says

      July 12, 2019 at 9:58 am

      I agree nothing beats a good homemade dressing! This one is a definite keeper, we use it on everything!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Gloria says

      July 09, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      I love this healthier version of Caesar dressing. Sounds perfectly balanced. I always have these ingredients in the house. So easy to whip up whenever I need it. Printing this off and hanging it on the fridge.

      ★★★★★

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    19. Waz says

      June 11, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      I've never tried making my own caesar salad dressing, which is silly considering how simple it is! I'm gonna try adapting your recipe to make a vegan version. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

      June 11, 2019 at 7:27 am

      I agree with you - anchovies add so much to caesar dressing! I love that you added greek yogurt into the mix! Can't wait to give it a try!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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