This easy-to-make keto Caesar salad dressing is perfect for those following a low-carb diet. Made with healthy fats from eggs and olive oil, it’s a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy your favorite salad without sacrificing your goals.
Looking for more keto sauce recipes? Try this keto alfredo sauce, tangy keto BBQ sauce, or my delicious keto pizza sauce.
Get the whole Keto Caesar salad recipe here.
What Makes This Keto Caesar Dressing Special?
- Low-Carb and Keto-Friendly: Traditional Caesar dressings often contain high amounts of sugar and unhealthy fats. Our recipe eliminates these, ensuring you stay on track with your keto lifestyle.
- Packed with Healthy Fats: Eggs and olive oil provide essential nutrients and help you feel satisfied, curbing cravings and keeping you energized.
- Bursting with Flavor: We’ve captured the classic Caesar taste with garlic, parmesan cheese, and anchovy paste. You won’t miss the high-carb version!
- Simple to Prepare: This dressing can be made in minutes using ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. No complicated techniques or fancy equipment are needed.
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs (organic, free-range preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, crushed
- 3 Anchovy Fillets
- 1 teaspoon White Pepper
- 2-3 pinches Salt
- 17 fluid ounces Olive Oil (light flavor)
- 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup Parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
How To Make Keto Caesar Salad Dressing
- Combine the base: In a food processor, blend the eggs, mustard, garlic, anchovies, salt, and pepper at medium-high speed for about 3 minutes or until smooth.
- Emulsify with oil: Reduce the speed to medium-low and slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a thin stream. This gradual addition is key to creating a creamy, emulsified dressing.
- Add the finishing touches: Stir in the parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the dressing and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preferences. If it’s too thick, thin it with a few tablespoons of hot water.
Tips & Tricks
- Use high-quality ingredients: The flavor of your dressing will be greatly enhanced by using fresh, flavorful ingredients. Opt for good quality olive oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Don’t rush the oil: Adding the oil too quickly can cause the dressing to separate. Take your time and drizzle it in slowly for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Experiment with flavors: Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick, or try using different types of mustard for a unique twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make Caesar dressing ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
While olive oil is traditional, you can experiment with other oils, such as avocado or walnut oil. The type of oil you use will affect the flavor of the dressing.
Try it as a sauce over vegetables on chicken or fish, or on a sub roll or sandwich.
There are almost zero carbs per serving of keto Caesar salad.
Keto Caesar Salad Dressing
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 3 Anchovies
- 1 tsp White Pepper
- 2-3 pinches Salt
- 17 fl.oz olive oil light in flavour
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/3 cup Parsley finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Put eggs, mustard, garlic, anchovies, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend on medium/high speed for 3 minutes or until well blended.2 eggs, 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard, 1 clove garlic, 3 Anchovies, 1 tsp White Pepper, 2-3 pinches Salt
- Drop the speed just below medium and add the oil very slowly, in a thin stream. If the oil is added too quickly it will cause the dressing to split.17 fl.oz olive oil
- Add the parmesan, chopped parsley and lemon juice and blend until combined.2 oz Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup Parsley, 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. If the dressing is too thick, add 2-3 tablespoons of hot water to thin it.
- Serve it drizzled over your favorite salad or use it as a dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Looking for more of our keto salad options? Try our:
- Smoked Salmon, Avocado, and Rocket Salad
- Low Carb Egg Salad Wraps
- Easy Low Carb Salad with Peanut Dressing
If you want to make a larger batch of this Low-carb Caesar Salad Dressing recipe, adjust the card above.
Delicious without anchovies!
Thank you Margarida.
Just made the recipe–made a whole jar! Perfect for a couple weeks ๐
This is awesome! Thanks!
Mine comes out very bitter. Any suggestions.??????
Hi Sue,
The bitterness is caused by using olive oil that is strongly flavored. Using a very mild olive oil will prevent this, if you dislike the flavor of olive oil, you can swap it out for macadamia oil.
This is amazing! I really like how you don’t have to make your own mayonnaise first, that it all emulsifies together in the food processor. I did add more garlic as I love garlic. And I used 1.5 tsp anchovie paste instead of whole anchovies. I will definitely share this recipe and make it often!
Thank you for your kind words Shelly ๐
I donโt have anchovies, can I skip it?
Yes you can Munira.
Thank you so much. I LOVE this recipe! This is my weekly go to! I make a double batch every week with my meal prep and itโs perfect!
This looks delicious! May I ask, does it call for 2 whole eggs or did you mean just the yolks? TY so much!
Hi Mary,
The recipe calls for whole eggs ๐