Egg-Free Caesar Dressing

Name: Egg-Free Caesar Dressing
Cook time: 0 minutes
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp drained capers, rinsed; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 tsp liquid honey; 1/2 tsp anchovy paste, optional; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

The one salad that most family members can agree on, is Caesar salad, This simple family favourite is made with crisp Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Make everyone happy by topping off your next salad with our updated version of Egg-Free Caesar Dressing!

Yield: Makes about 1 cup

May 11, 2020

Ingredients

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp drained capers, rinsed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tsp liquid honey
1/2 tsp anchovy paste, optional
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Place all ingredients except oil in a blender; blend to combine.
With machine running, pour oil through opening in lid in a thin steady stream, blending until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Stir before using.

Nutritional analysis per 1 tbsp:

70 calories, 7.2 g fat, 0.7 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fibre, 71 mg sodium

Tip: Classic Caesar dressings often call for egg yolks. For food safety reasons, it is not recommended to use eggs in recipes where they remain uncooked or lightly cooked. This recipe is unique as it does not contain egg yolks or mayonnaise, which is often used in egg-free Caesar dressings.

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