I have a history with Caesar salad dressing. Many years ago, before I liked salads (yes, I know!) I thought I didn\u2019t like creamy Caesar dressing. It turns out I just needed to give it a chance! I\u2019ve since come up with this homemade classic Caesar salad<\/a> dressing and it\u2019s seriously good!<\/p>\n A while ago I was at a meeting at a nice restaurant and the hosts served Caesar salad. I didn\u2019t want to seem rude, so I ate it\u2026 and loved it! I\u2019ve been semi-obsessed ever since. The crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and parmesan cheese make for some amazing salad.<\/p>\n When I switched to real food I wanted to find a version free of refined vegetable oils and artificial additives, so I experimented with homemade versions. This was definitely one of my tougher salad dressing recipes<\/a> to figure out and it took a lot of experimentation. I wanted to be able to make it dairy-free, but still really creamy. Caesar salad dressing traditionally gets its cheesy, nutty flavor from Italian Parmesan Reggiano cheese.<\/p>\n Not to boast, but in the end, I came up with a Caesar dressing that rivals any I\u2019ve tried, even in the best gourmet restaurant! This recipe is such a favorite I included it in the Wellness Mama Cookbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n And the flavor isn\u2019t all it has going for it!<\/p>\n Store-bought Caesar dressing from the grocery store can be fishy, and it\u2019s not from the anchovies. You\u2019ll often find undesirable ingredients like GMO soybean oil, MSG, gluten, and preservatives.<\/p>\n The original Caesar dressing<\/a> was first created in 1924 and made from scratch tableside. The umami flavor of the anchovies was combined with tart lime juice\u00a0and Dijon mustard and topped with a cubed crostini. It\u2019s still made this way at the original restaurant in Tijuana.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve come a long way from fresh, tableside ingredients to today\u2019s MSG-laden dressing! Home cooks can reclaim the flavor of the original though with, simple, fresh ingredients. Homemade croutons are optional. It only takes a whisk or small blender and a few extra minutes.<\/p>\n This healthy Caesar dressing is a great way to get more olive oil into your diet, with all of its anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy properties.<\/a> Pastured eggs, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice add even more flavor and health benefits.<\/p>\n For a dairy-free version, simply omit the Parmesan. Some readers have suggested nutritional yeast flakes work well as a substitute and have a \u201ccheesy\u201d flavor. The egg adds a rich, creamy texture, so the dressing still works well without the cheese.<\/p>\n Just because traditional Caesar salad consists pretty much of lettuce, dressing, and croutons (and usually lots of cheese!) doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be creative and add other healthy veggies.<\/p>\n Try mixing things up and adding some color with olives, peppers, fresh chopped herbs,<\/a> thinly sliced red cabbage, shredded carrots, or sunflower seeds. Serve with a fresh lemon wedge on the side for extra tanginess.<\/p>\n For a complete meal, top with grilled chicken or shrimp. If you\u2019re like me and want to work Caesar salad into the menu any chance you can, get more meal planning ideas here<\/a>. This salad dressing also works well to dress up roasted potatoes or on eggs for breakfast. There\u2019s no need to stop with salad!<\/p>\n \tCaesar Dressing Made Healthy<\/h2>\n
Dairy-Free Caesar Salad Dressing<\/h3>\n
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