Reduce Fat and Calories With This Hummus Caesar Salad Dressing

Caesar dressing is usually one of the richest and fattiest dressings on the planet—but not this one. This easy, five-minute recipe is packed with umami flavor thanks to capers. Swapping out mayonnaise for hummus reduces fat and calories, and makes this dressing vegan-friendly.

    <h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
    <ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
                                <li>1 Tbsp.  capers, drained</li>
                                            <li>3 cloves  garlic, minced</li>
                                            <li>1 tsp  salt</li>
                                            <li>2 Tbsp.  dijon mustard</li>
                                            <li>¾ cup  hummus</li>
                                            <li>1 Tbsp.  olive oil</li>
                                            <li>splash  of soy sauce</li>
                                            <li>pinch  of cayenne pepper (or more if you like spicy)</li>
                                            <li>pinch  of cloves </li>
                                            <li>3 Tbsp. lemon juice</li>
                                            <li>pinch  of fresh black pepper</li>
                                            <li>12 Tbsp of water (depending on desired consistency)</li>
                            </ul>

    <h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>

                            <li>On a small cutting board, combine capers, garlic, and salt. Use the back of a spoon or the flat side of a knife to form a paste.</li>
                                    <li>In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except water. Whisk until combined. The dressing will be thick. Add water until the desired consistency is achieved. Don't use more than 2 Tbsp. If the dressing is still too thick, add a bit of olive oil instead.</li>
                                    <li>Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.</li>

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