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    Home » Diet

    Avocado Caesar Dressing

    Jul 29, 2019 · 8 Comments

    July 29, 2019 by Beth 8 Comments

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    Not much can compare to the unique combination of mayo, Parmesan, and anchovies that is Caesar dressing. However, this Avocado Caesar Dressing tastes so similar that you can easily fool your friends into thinking they are eating the real thing. Seriously, this AIP salad dressing will knock your socks off!

    I love this AIP salad dressing on my Grilled Romaine Salad but it also tastes amazing as a veggie dip. I recently shared it with my local AIP meetup group and everyone was pretty amazed at how much it tasted like the real thing. They were so surprised at how much the nutritional yeast actually tastes like cheese!

    What is the healthiest dressing for a salad?

    Anything homemade is going to be healthier than what you in the store. Store-bought dressing has a tendency to use unhealthy oils, chemicals, and sugar.

    Do all Caesar dressings have anchovies?

    Traditionally, Caesar dressing has anchovies. BUT, trust me. Just try them. They give a richness and depth to the dressing that you can’t get from any other ingredient plus they are nutrient dense and it’s something we should all be focusing on.

    How long does homemade Caesar dressing last?

    This dressing will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator if stored in a tightly sealed container.

    How do I keep my avocado dressing from turning brown?

    The apple cider vinegar is acidic enough to keep the dressing from turning a dark brown color. Keeping it tightly sealed in the fridge will also help. If you are going to make this the day before just give it a stir before servings and no one will be able to tell.

    Tip for making the perfect Avocado Caesar Dressing.

    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Will last about 3-4 days if stored properly.
    • Make sure to use non-fortified nutritional yeast such as Sari Foods. Non-fortified nutritional yeast doesn’t contain any synthetic supplements.

    If you want more homemade AIP salad dressing recipes, try these!

    • Red Wine and Herb Vinaigrette Dressing from the Chopped Salad recipe
    • Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette Dressing
    • Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing from my Mediterranean Salad Dressing
    • Homemade Italian Dressing
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    5 from 3 votes

    Avocado Caesar Dressing

    This 10 minute Avocado Caesar Dressing uses only 8 ingredients BUT zero dairy or eggs. It’s a AIP salad dressing that tastes just like the real deal. This recipe fits the autoimmune protocol (AIP), paleo and whole30 diets.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 220kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Equipment

    • immersion blender or other blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 Avocado
    • 2-3 Anchovies
    • 1 Garlic Clove
    • 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 2 teaspoons Water
    • 2 tablespoons Non-Fortified Nutritional Yeast
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients into a blender or container suitably for an immersion blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    • Serve in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Will last about 3-4 days if stored properly.
    • Make sure to use non-fortified nutritional yeast such as Sari Foods. Non-fortified nutritional yeast doesn’t contain any synthetic supplements.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

    What’s your favorite AIP salad dressing? Let me know in the comments below.

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    1. Sunny Brady says

      August 01, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this dressing and can’t believe how much it tastes like Caesar! I subbed out the anchovies with a splash or two of fish sauce and it was absolutely perfect. Great as a chicken burger spread or anywhere you need a dip as well it doesn’t have to be limited to salad. Great recipe!

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      • Beth says

        August 02, 2022 at 7:04 pm

        That's a great idea. And i agree with you. This recipe is good for so many things, not just a salad dressing.

        Reply
    2. Judith says

      June 11, 2022 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      Totally Yummy! Have in three days used it as dressing, on hamburger and as steak dressing. This recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        June 13, 2022 at 8:10 pm

        That's great. I love it as well. I just made this dressing yesterday!!

        Reply
    3. Diane says

      July 28, 2021 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      I’m blown away by this! I just started AIP for a multitude of reasons and found your site pretty quickly. I didn’t have anchovies or the yeast… and I have the say.. even without those things, this replicates Caesar so well!!! Thank you so much! I’m a bit overwhelmed and things like this make it so fun!! I’m actually going to use this tonight as a taco dressing for my salmon and then as a salad dressing tomorrow… I’m just tickled pink! xxx

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      • Beth says

        July 30, 2021 at 6:26 pm

        This makes my day. I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe. It's actually a favorite of mine and I have it sitting in my fridge as I type this.

        Reply
    4. Jennifer says

      January 17, 2021 at 10:43 pm

      Can you sub fish sauce for the anchovies? If so, what do you think the quantity would be?

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      • Beth says

        January 20, 2021 at 9:06 pm

        That's a great substitute! I would start with 1 teaspoon and then taste.

        Reply

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