Avocado Caesar Dressing
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Published Jul 30, 2018, Updated Jun 12, 2023
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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.
How long can you keep this dressing? Does the avacado turn brown quickly?
I was wondering how long the leftovers would last? I looked up other avocado based dressing recipes and found that 3 to 4 days is good, max would be one week! As for the browning, I’m sure the longer it sits the more chances of the browning. Hope this helps 🙂
Thanks so much for the comment, Angie. The dressing should definitely last 3-4 day sin the fridge in an air-tight container. I store my dressings in a small (1/2 pint) mason jar.
If one has leftovers, are there any special storage considerations?
Excited to try this! Your website is one of my main go-to’s for homemade salad dressings! Love everything I’ve tried 🙂
Awww. This makes me so happy! Thanks babe.
How long will this recipe keep in fridge?
Made this tonight and it’s so yummy! Used anchovie paste and it was perfect!
Amazing!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Michelle. Thank you for leaving a comment and star rating, it means the world to me! <3
Tastes just like Caesar dressing. Love it!
Yay!! Thanks for trying my recipe. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this dressing. And thank you for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it! <3
How long keep in Fridge?
The dressing should definitely last 3-4 days in the fridge in an air-tight container.
I have been missing my caesar salad every since I made a commitment to healthier eating. Thank you so much for “reviving” an old friend for me. This dressing is really good.
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Paula! I’m glad you tried and enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it!
This is the BEST homemade Caesar dressing I’ve ever had! Bonus: it’s healthier than most other recipes that use mayo.
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this dressing, Liz!! Thanks so much for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers, so I appreciate it. <3
Hi! Could the anchovy fillets/paste be omitted and the recipe still be ok without that ingredient? Thanks!
Hey Christina! I haven’t tried it without the anchovies, so I’m not 100% sure how it would change the flavor omitting it, but I’m sure the dressing would still be delicious. Let me know if you try it!
What alternative we can use instead of almond milk?? Thank you..
A different non-dairy milk like unsweetened oat, cashew or rice milk will work great. I’d say you could also use coconut milk but it might impart a coconut flavor.
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.
Omg I’m shook. I was nervous about this one…delicious. I used Asiago because I didn’t have parm, still good. Can’t wait to try with parm tho next time. We did this over grilled romaine, with cherry tomatoes, grilled lemon, shaved ansiago, and grilled chicken. Absolutely perfect. THANK YOU FOR THIS! Love a homemade dressing and even better when it’s healthy and not full of inflammatory oils. Bravo!
Ah this sounds like the most perfect summer dinner. I am so glad you are loving this dressing and it turned out great for your meal. Thank you for coming back and sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!