My all-time favorite salad is the
Caesar Salad. Following is my
delicious low-fat version of this salad. I promise you that your guests will never know the difference!
I make this low-fat version all of time. I have served it with
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. No one seem to know that I have reduced the
fat and calories
For more great
Low Fat Recipes, Low Calorie
Recipes, Low Carbohydrate recipes, and Diabetic Recipes, check out
my
Diet Recipe Index. Also check out my
Nutritional Chart
for fat grams, fiber grams, and
calories for all your favorite foods.
Check out Linda's wonderful
Salad and Salad Dressing Recipes.
Low-Fat Caesar Salad Dressing
Recipe Type:
Salad and Salad Dressing,
Sauces,
Anchovy
Yields: 1/2 cup
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
1 to 2 finely chopped or minced
garlic cloves with inner green germ removed)
1
anchovy fillet, mashed*
Pinch of coarse salt
Juice of one
lemon**
3 drops Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup low-fat or light mayonnaise***
2 to 3 tablespoons water (to achieve desired thickness)
2 tablespoons (1/4 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano), divided
* Use only good-quality Spanish or Portuguese
anchovies in your dressing. Anchovy paste may be substituted (approximately two inches
squeezed from the tube will provide the equivalent taste of one anchovy fillet).
** Fresh lemon juice is essential. Some chefs
squeeze the lemon through a cheesecloth to ensure that only the juice ends up in the
salad. If you are careful to keep the lemon seeds out of the salad, a simple squeeze will
do. Sometimes I add more lemon juice. Taste to adjust.
*** You can cut the fat even more if you use
fat-free mayonnaise. I personally like using the light or reduced fat mayonnaise as it gives better
flavor.
Preparation:
In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy, and salt
until blended.
Whisk in the lemon
juice, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and water.
When the dressing is well combined
and to the desired thickness you wish, whisk in 2 tablespoons
freshly-grated Parmesan cheese.
Store in the refrigerator and let come to room
temperature before serving.
Low-Fat
Caesar Salad Dressing - Nutritional Information
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below
information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should
seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before
starting a new fitness regimen. |
|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Carbohydrates
Grams |
Calories |
WW Points |
|
garlic cloves |
2 each |
0 |
2 |
8 |
.7 |
|
anchovy fillet |
1 each |
.4 |
0 |
8.4 |
.7 |
|
lemon juice |
1 lemon |
.2 |
5.4 |
17 |
.8 |
|
mayonnaise, reduced fat |
1/2 cup |
0 |
8 |
80 |
5.8 |
|
Parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons, grated |
4 |
4 |
46 |
2 |
|
Recipe
Totals |
|
4.6 |
19.4 |
159.4 |
10 |
Recipe makes 6 servings.
Each
Serving Totals - .7 Fat Grams,
3 Carbohydrate grams, 26.5 calories, 1.6 WW Points
|
