Light Caesar Dressing
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What it is
Light Caesar dressing is a lower-calorie version of traditional Caesar dressing. It typically uses less oil and fat, often substituting with water, yogurt, or pureed vegetables. Key ingredients like anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese are usually still present for flavor.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use light Caesar dressing to add a creamy, tangy flavor to salads and other dishes while reducing fat and calorie content. It's commonly found in salad kits, pre-packaged salads, and as a dip for vegetables.
Health notes
Light Caesar dressing is not a regulated ingredient itself, but its components are. Ingredients like oil, sugar, and salt are present in varying amounts. The FDA has not evaluated light Caesar dressing as a whole. Some individual ingredients may have undergone evaluation by bodies like JECFA or EFSA, but their findings are not applicable to the mixed product. Consumers should review the nutrition facts panel for specific calorie, fat, sodium, and sugar content.
Allergen info
Light Caesar dressing may contain major allergens such as milk (from cheese or yogurt) and fish (from anchovies). It is not derived from egg, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. Gluten is not typically present unless added as a thickener or in other components.
Products containing Light Caesar Dressing
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Ahold USA, Inc.
Chicken Caesar Salad
High in sodium — 43% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
130kcal
9.0Protein
9.0Fat
4.5Carbs
Ready Pac Produce, Inc.
Chicken Caesar Salad
High in sodium — 43% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
130kcal
9.0Protein
9.0Fat
4.5Carbs
Ready Pac Produce, Inc.
Chicken Caesar Salad
High in sodium — 43% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
130kcal
9.0Protein
9.0Fat
4.5Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Caesarlite Romaine Lettuce With Light Caesar Dressing And Savory Garlic Croutons Salad Kit, Caesarlite
90kcal
2Protein
6Fat
7Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Caesar Salad With Chicken Crisp Romaine Lettuce, White Meat Chicken, Creamy Caesar Dressing And Shredded Cheese, Caesar With Chicken
High in sodium — 39% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
136kcal
9.6Protein
9.0Fat
3.4Carbs