Caesar salad dressing is made of egg yolks, garlic cloves, olive or soybean oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, anchovies and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Here's an overview of the popular dressing's calories, along with other nutritional content.
Calories
A 2 tbsp. serving of pre-packaged Caesar salad dressing contains 150 calories, based on averages from several major salad dressing brands. Homemade versions of the salad dressing yield a similar calorie count.
Other Nutrition Facts
A typical 2-tbsp. serving of Caesar salad dressing also has 15 g of fat, including 2.5 g of saturated fat; 20 to 25 mg of cholesterol; 300 mg of sodium; 1 g of protein; and no dietary fiber.
Low-Calorie Options
Many options exist for low-calorie Caesar salad dressing. For instance, Betty Crocker offers a homemade recipe that has 71 percent fewer calories and 79 percent less fat than its original counterpart. Salad dressing brands also sell low-calorie and fat-free products.
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