Description
A delightful twist on classic Caesar dressing, this creamy version uses cottage cheese for a nutritious and flavorful addition to salads and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 anchovy fillets (or a dash of fish sauce)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Add the anchovies, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, blending again until smooth.
- Incorporate the lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, blending until well-combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes before serving.
- Drizzle on fresh salads or veggies.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the anchovies and try using Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caesar dressing, cottage cheese, healthy dressing, homemade dressing, vegetarian dressing