Description
A light and creamy dressing that combines cottage cheese, Parmesan, and lemon for a flavorful twist on classic Caesar dressing, perfect for salads and dips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- With the motor running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue blending until the dressing becomes glossy and well combined.
- If using, add the anchovy fillets and Dijon mustard. Blend again until fully smooth. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
For a thinner dressing, add a little water, milk, or extra lemon juice a teaspoon at a time. Stir before serving as separation may occur.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg