No Guilt Caesar

Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Tofuworld

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (23)

Prep Time:
10 min
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Yield:
1 cup

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Prep: 10 min
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Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

2 ounces cubed Parmesan
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
11/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
11/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 cup silken soft tofu
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Starting on the lowest speed, chop the cheese cubes in the blender jar until it settles into the bottom of the jar, gradually increasing the speed. Add the garlic down the chute and chop until minced.

Next, add the mustard, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, and tofu to the blender and blend until smooth. While the blender is running, drizzle olive oil down the middle of the vortex that has formed. Add more or less of the olive oil and blend until it reaches salad dressing consistency.

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recipe No Guilt Caesar
mariya plano, TX 01-05-2010
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a keeper
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't believe how delicious this is. I only used one garlic and it was a bit garlic-y for me, and I think I also used half... the dijon. Still, I will definitely make this again and again. I didn't add a lot of oil and it had consistency of hummus, so I can see myself having this as a substitute for hummus with some pita. I also used it as a dip for grilled veggies. Thanks, Alton!Read more
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Ann Marie Estero, FL 06-29-2009
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VERY GOOD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is fantastic! Even my husband, who thinks I'm trying to poison him with "health food", loves this dressing. It has all... the yummy characteristics of Caesar dressing. I add a bit of extra salt or if you really want to go authentic, add a bit of anchovy paste. (It's very inexpensive and comes in a tube. Save the rest for puttanesca.) This is a staple in our fridge.Read more
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Chir Phoenix, AZ 03-26-2009
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I'm absolutely amazed!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm so thrilled to have found this recipe. It tastes great and is so creamy. My daughter is vegetarian and loves caesar... salads. The tofu makes me happy because she gets protein and no anchovies makes her happy. It came out just a touch spicy so next time I'll try cutting back on the dijon mustard and try the lemon juice like others have suggested.Read more
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PATRICIA Wilton, CT 03-22-2009
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Great Eats!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My 11 yr old daughter lives on salad, and loves my traditional Caesar dressing with the egg yolk and lots of EVOO. I tried... this today, although I only had silken firm tofu. I added a little low sodium chicken broth to thin it out and...It was a WINNER! She loved it and I thought it was quite tasty too!Read more
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Scott Fayetteville, GA 03-15-2009
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It lives up to the ratings
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read the reviews, tried the recipe, and everyone in the family gave it five stars! I did add the juice of half a lemon. ... It made 2 cups (16 oz) of dressing. It tasted like a classic caesar dressing! Way to go Alton!!Read more
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Ashley Flagstaff, AZ 12-17-2008
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Don't tell them what's in it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have a friend who can never find that good restaurant quality dressing in the stores. I loved this recipe so I made it. ... After I told him there was tofu in it, he wasn't as pleased, but still enjoyed it! Sort of expensive to make but absolutely worth every penny. Makes a lot!Read more