Healthy Caesar Salad Dressing (Low Calorie!)
This healthy Caesar salad dressing is a twist on the classic recipe. It’s low calorie, anchovy-free, and flavorful. Perfect for lighter summer salads!
Servings: 4
Calories: 40kcal
Cost: £0.53
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, minced (£0.39)
- 3 tbsp low fat mayo £0.79
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard £0.65
- Juice of half a lemon £0.30
Cupboard essential
- Salt & Pepper
- 75 ml water
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping your garlic then add a pinch of salt onto it. Using the back of your knife, apply pressure to form a paste. The salt will act as an abrasive to help get that smooth texture, you don’t wanna munch on a piece of raw garlic (this time).
- Whisk the low fat mayo, mustard, black pepper, salt and garlic. Then add the lemon juice whilst continuously whisking.
- Next, slowly pour in the water from a height as you whisk to form the emulsion. Do this slowly whilst whisking vigorously to prevent the dressing from splitting. Taste to adjust the seasoning and add more salt/pepper if necessary.
Notes
- Slowly whisking the dressing helps emulsify and thicken it by incorporating air.
- Use the juice of half a lemon for tanginess, adjusting the amount to suit your preference.
- Add more seasoning than expected, as the flavour will be diluted when mixed with lettuce and other ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 3g