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Low Sodium Caesar Dressing for Salad

by Bill

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It surprised me that Caesar dressing is America’s #2 salad dressing right behind Ranch dressing.
I never really had it other than occasionally ordering it at a restaurant but, now on a low sodium
diet I need to experiment and expand my options. So, I am pleased to add this tangy Low Sodium
Caesar Dressing recipe to my list. All made without any extra sodium and some substitutions
that blow away the high sodium levels of store-bought dressings and most homemade recipes!

My personal love is still Blue Cheese dressing but, I am just not seeing any way to improve the
sodium level in it. So I have had to broaden my salad dressing repertoire lately while also
discovering how easy most dressings are to make at home. As is the case for most common
dressings this Low Sodium Caesar Dressing is another easy one. Caesar dressing is traditionally
served simply on Romaine lettuce with croutons known as a Caesar salad in whole.

Typical sodium amount per serving 300+mg

Sodium per serving for this recipe 44mg

Calories per serving 176

2 Tablespoon serving size

 Lettuce, croutons, chicken and Caesar dressing

Caesar dressing was first created by an Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini as a

dressing and salad in 1924 in Tijuana, Mexico. It was originally made tableside in restaurants
and made without anchovies. This is great because we are going back to basics here and no
anchovies means an easy win for reducing sodium.

Sodium in regular Caesar dressing

Nearly all commercial brand salad dressings and mixes are loaded with sodium. All but one top
name store dressing was below 300mg sodium usually ranging anywhere from 300 to 380mg
sodium per 2 tablespoons. This simple condiment can easily blow your sodium budget for an
entire meal, mine being between 250-300mg per meal goal. So being Americas #2 and a
dressing I use, more and more I wanted to find a way to make it lower in sodium and I did.

Most of the common foodstuffs that we use such as condiments, bread, and cheeses
sometimes seem abnormally high in sodium. This is why I endeavor to create low sodium recipe
versions of some of the “basics” that we consumed before we really (had to) cut back on
sodium. I’ve been able to reduce this recipe down to a low sodium version of only 44mg per two
(2) tablespoons.

And when combined with lettuce, my Low Sodium Croutons, and some sliced chicken I can make
a whole meal that is perfectly within or way lower than my limits. This is what I did here, so don’t
make fun of my regular “garden salad blend” lettuce. LOL!
The six biggest changes to make Low Sodium Caesar
Dressing
Just eliminating added salt… I’ve seen it up to ¾ teaspoon or 1725mg sodium per recipe.

Removing Anchovy paste at 660-940mg sodium per tablespoon.

Using low sodium honey mustard at 15mg per 1 teaspoon instead of Dijon mustard at
109mg per teaspoon.
 Substituting Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese which has just 30mg per tablespoon instead of
regular parmesan.

Ingredients for low sodium Caesar dressing

This recipe also incorporates part of my Low Sodium Mayonnaise recipe which replaces
store bought mayo from many standard recipes.

Using a low sodium Worcestershire sauce makes a difference also, eliminating 20mg
sodium per teaspoon.

Blending technique to make Caesar dressing

The blending is very similar to my Low Sodium Mayonnaise as it basically the same recipe with
some added ingredients. Just add your egg first, dry and solid ingredients, and then the
remaining liquid ingredients. I made a short video of how easy it is. Or video here:
 Making Caesar salad dressing

Storing Caesar Dressing

This dressing will store well in the fridge for up to one (1) week when using a fresh egg. I like to
use a screw-top mason jar that can be screwed on tightly. You can also give it a quick vigorous
shake to mix up any settling and be ready to go when needed.

A few of my other great low sodium dressings to enjoy!

Low Sodium French Dressing

Tangy Low Sodium Italian Dressing
Low Sodium Ranch Dressing
Low Sodium Greek Salad Dressing
Homemade Low Sodium Mayonnaise

Recommended Equipment & Ingredients For This Recipe

This equipment section contains affiliate links to products I use and recommend.

Immersion Hand Blender

Lea & Perrins Low Sodium Worcestershire Sauce

Salad with Caesar dressing

As always, please let me know how you like this recipe in the comments! I get
motivated when I hear from you and interested to hear about how you liked and
served your Low Sodium Caesar Dressing. So please, leave a comment or rating and
share any tips you might have. You can follow me on Facebook and Pinterest also, for
new recipes.

Low Sodium Caesar Dressing

Low Sodium Caesar Dressing version of America's #2
favorite dressing. Made in minutes with no anchovies.
Make for classic Caesar Salad great, on any salad.

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PREP TIME TOTAL TIME

8 mins 8 mins

COURSE CUISINE SERVINGS CALORIES

Condiment, Salad American 36 2 Tbsp 176 kcal

INGREDIENTS    1x 2x 3x

3 fresh large egg just room temperature

3 Tbsp pre minced garlic
6 tsp honey mustard
4.5 tsp mustard powder yellow
6 Tbsp white vinegar
6 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp Lea and Perrins low sodium Worcestershire sauce
6 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast – Bragg's
1.5 tsp ground black pepper
3 cup extra light olive oil
1.5 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

INSTRUCTIONS  
 1. Place all ingredients except Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in order listed in a narrow jar
or beaker just wide enough to fit your stick blender. Allow to settle for a minute.
2. Place stick blender in the bottom of the jar and turn on high. A vortex will form and pull
the oil down and the oil will begin to thicken and turn to a typical off-white.
3. Slowly move the blender head slowly up and down a little higher each time, until all the
oil is incorporated, emulsified and no drizzles of oil is visible. The whole blend should
take no longer than 1 minute.
4. Add parmesan and blend up and down for about 10 seconds more. Add and adjust
ingredients to taste.
5. Store in a tightly sealed container (mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to one week when
a fresh egg is used.

NUTRITION
Serving: 2Tablespoons Calories: 176kcal Carbohydrates: 1.9g
Protein: 2.8g Fat: 18.5g Saturated Fat: 3.2g
Cholesterol: 18mg Sodium: 44mg Fiber: 1.5g
Sugar: 0.3g

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Nutrition Information – The information shown is provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be substituted for
a doctors or nutritionist’s advice. Please understand that not everyone’s sodium requirements are the same, therefore
some recipes may be higher than you’re allowed. Always consult with your doctor for your recommended daily sodium
allowance.

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2 thoughts on “Low Sodium Caesar Dressing for Salad”

Debbie Line

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Is the Nutritional Yeast – Bragg’s important to this recipe?

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Bill

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Hi Debbie, You can do without it if need be. I use it because it has a “parmesany” flavor
to it and with no additional sodium. I use it sometimes on a pasta dish to “fake” a
Parmesan topping.

Bill

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