Easy Paleo Caesar Dressing

This Easy Paleo Caesar Dressing is thick, creamy, packed with fresh flavor and is the best caesar dressing you'll ever have! Whole30 approved, dairy free and gluten free.

My husband LOVES caesar salads. Every time we would go out to eat that would always be his salad of choice. I think it's because it has the least veggies and most croutons, cheese, and dressing. That's changed now that he doesn't have the croutons or cheese, but he still loves caesar dressing. It is so simple to make and better than anything you can buy in the store. Don't be afraid of the anchovies. They are a little scary, right? They get completely pulverized and your taste buds won't even be able to detect them- promise! They add so much flavor and give it that distinct caesar taste. Chances are you've had them before and didn't even know it.

This is made very similar to my mayo recipe- one jar, a few ingredients, and a couple minutes. Can't beat that! I like to keep a jar in the fridge for making quick chicken caesar salad, dipping veggies, or topping a salad (of course!). It's also good mixed with tuna for those times I don't feel like cooking.

Here are the ingredients you'll need. Room temperature eggs, fresh garlic (garlic oil for low FODMAP), coconut vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), salt, pepper, light olive oil or avocado oil, lemon juice, and half a can of anchovies.

Place all the ingredients except the oil in a large mason jar and blend until completely smooth. Slowly add in the oil with the blender on and move the blender up and down until all the oil is fully incorporated. I wrote to use between 2 to 2 ½ cups of oil because the more oil you use the less strong it will be. It's really up to you, so taste it as you go.

You will love how simple and quick this dressing is to make and how fresh it tastes!

Here are a couple more homemade sauces that we love- Paleo Mayo and Paleo Pesto (both are Whole30 approved!!)

*Pictures updated May, 2019. Recipe is the same, but low FODMAP variation added to the notes. 

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Paleo Caesar Dressing

Author:Jessica DeMay

Prep Time:5 minutes minutes

Servings:15 servings

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Ingredients

• 2 eggs room temperature
• 1 ounce anchovies ½ can or about 5 filets
• 2 cloves garlic*
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 - 2 ½ cups light olive oil

Instructions

• In a large mouth mason jar, combine eggs, anchovies, garlic, salt, pepper, vinegar, and lemon juice. Using an immersion blender, blend until completely smooth. About 30 seconds.
• With the blender on, slowly pour in olive oil and move blender up and down in the jar until all oil is added and mixture is thick.

Notes:

*Use 2 tablespoons of garlic oil in place of the garlic to keep it low FODMAP

Nutrition Information

Calories: 330kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 1g (2%)Fat: 37g (57%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 23mg (8%)Sodium: 89mg (4%)Potassium: 18mg (1%)Fiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 33IU (1%)Vitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mg (1%)Iron: 0.4mg (2%)

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