Avocado Caesar Dressing
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Published Jul 30, 2018, Updated May 16, 2022
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Avocado replaces the eggs in this caesar dressing so it’s super creamy and flavorful, but low in calories and fat. Less than 60 calories per serving!
I feel like caesar salad is something you either love or you hate. Or maybe everyone loves it… I just know I’ve never been a huge caesar salad person myself, maybe because when I first started eating healthier I learned that caesar salads were unhealthy, so I spent years avoiding them.
Typically, caesar salads are high in calories and fat and don’t have much nutrition because they’re made with just lettuce, cheese and croutons. But to my own surprise, I recently created this dressing and a totally epic, caesar salad with shrimp and can now say I’m hooked! I can totally see why people like the taste of caesar salads.
How to Make Avocado Caesar Dressing
When it comes to caesar salad dressing, it’s typically made with eggs and loaded with processed oils, but I’ve created a delicious, healthier avocado caesar dressing that’s creamy and light but still packed with all the caesar flavor you love.
Bonus points: this dressing couldn’t be much easier to make – just throw everything into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth! No separating egg yolks, no whisking — bada-bing, bada-boom.
Anchovies are Packed with Nutrition
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: anchovies. I know they’re scary and a little weird, but let me tell you – they are nutrition powerhouses and are what gives caesar dressing that unique flavor! They are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are really important in the standard American diet. They are also high in calcium and vitamin K, which help with bone health (yes please!). Last but not least, they pack a surprising punch in the protein department (1 serving of anchovies has 13 grams of protein)! If you’re freaked out by using anchovy fillets, you can also use anchovy paste (found in your grocery store near the tuna) — whichever is easier for you!
Are you a caesar salad lover? If so, try this dressing and let me know what you think! You should also check out my healthy caesar dressing and kale caesar salad recipes!
More Healthy Dressings
- Healthy Caesar Dressing
- Balsamic Salad Dressing
- Zesty Tahini Dressing
- Creamy Nutritional Yeast Dressing
- Vegan Avocado Ranch Dressing
- Peanut Dressing
- Honey Mustard Dressing
- White Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Be sure to check out my top healthy salad dressings as well as my favorite healthy store-bought salad dressings.
Avocado Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mashed avocado
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 anchovy fillets, or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, if you prefer
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ cup shredded or shaved parmesan cheese
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Makes about 3/4 cup.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is awesome. The only thing I had to buy was the anchovy. It’s delicious. Im so glad I stumbled on this. I omitted the salt and pepper too.
So pumped you enjoyed this dressing, Becky! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
So yummy! Served with chicken enchiladas. Everyone loved the dressing!
Ahh yay!! So glad this dressing was a hit!
A taste revelation. Incredibly easy and coats a salad beautifully after tossing, so you don’t need much at all. Yet still packs a flavor punch. New favorite
I’m so glad you love this salad dressing! Thanks for the review, Kristy. I so appreciate it!
WOW!!!! Officially never buying dressing again. Didn’t have anchovies, so subbed capers. Also, out of lemons so used lemon essential oil. Delish! Even my 3 year old asked for seconds. Thank you!
Yay!! I’m so glad this caesar dressing was a hit, Jennifer! Thanks for the review. It means the world to me!
Can I omit the parmesan?
Ok. Now I no longer have search for ceasar dressing. This nailed it. I made a single serving to try it out. Cut up the extra avocado and tossed with romaine and Parm. Then poured this fabulous dressing over it. Served with an air fryer crisp chicken thigh. Wow and thank you. Finally a real dressing for salad that tastes great
Ok. Now I no longer have search for ceasar dressing. This nailed it. I made a single serving to try it out. Cut up the extra avocado and tossed with romaine and Parm. Then poured this fabulous dressing over it. Served with an air fryer crisp chicken thigh. Wow and thank you. Finally a real dressing for salad that tastes great
Yay!! So glad you loved this recipe, John! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Love it! It was great on a side salad for our simple pasta dinner.
Yay! So happy to hear that, Flick. Thanks for leaving a review, I really appreciate it.