Caesar Salad Dressing (Low Calorie) (1 Tbsp)

Measure the dressing carefully and try a smaller portion; even low-calorie versions can contain added sugar or starch thickeners.

Compare labels and choose a dressing with no added sugar and lower total carbohydrates per serving; watch for ingredients such as sugar, corn syrup, maltodextrin, or modified starch.

Make a simple alternative with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, Parmesan, anchovy, garlic, and egg yolk or Greek yogurt; avoid sweetened bottled add-ins.

Eat the salad with protein and fat such as grilled chicken, salmon, eggs, tofu, avocado, or cheese rather than having the dressing with mostly croutons or other refined carbohydrates.

Skip or sharply limit croutons and pair the salad with non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, peppers, broccoli, or leafy greens.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after the meal and use your glucose readings to test different dressing brands and portion sizes.