Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing
Simple Caesar salad dressing with Greek yogurt served over cold pasta and crisp Romaine lettuce.
I am a huge fan of caesar salad dressing, I could literally dip my fingers in it and enjoy it that way. NO SHAME. However, I am more civilized than that (typically) and use more appropriate vehicles to transfer this delicious dressing to my tastebuds.
The reason I formulated this specific recipe was due to the fact I can't eat parmesan and certain other cheeses without feeling awful afterwards. Certain lactose I can handle, but for some reason parmesan has never been one of those cheeses.
This recipe is made creamy and delicious by 2 different ingredients; dijon mustard and GREEK YOGURT. Yes, the probiotic packed, protein filled yogurt we all know and (most of us) love. The Dairy Alliance web page has a lot of helpful information about Greek Yogurt and its properties.
This dressing still has all the fun and familiar flavors of a traditional caesar dressing. Such as the lemony tang, the fishy bite from the finely chopped anchovies and the intense garlic flavor that I just can't get enough of!
Cook your pasta for 10 minutes or until al dente. You do not want to overcook your pasta, avoid the mushy stage!
Ingredients
•1 cup Greek yogurt
•2 cloves finely minced garlic
•1 tablespoon brown mustard
•1 tsp salt
•1 tablespoon lemon juice
•3 anchovies finely minced
•1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
•1 tsp ground pepper
Directions
While the pasta cooks, make your dressing. Combine all your dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk them together, making sure you have a creamy consistency. If you use too much lemon juice, this could lead to a runnier dressing, still delish tho!
Once your pasta is cooked, strain it in a colander and run it under cold water for about 1 minute, using a clean hand to move the pasta around. This ensures the pasta stops cooking and you cool it down faster for your pasta salad.
Start to assemble your salad. Add in a salad bowl your romaine lettuce, pasta, red onion and pour over your dressing before giving it a good mix altogether.
Serve as is or with some grilled chicken or shrimp! I always add some extra cracked black pepper on top, I just that extra bite!
