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Marie's Creamy Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Marie's Creamy Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing

MARIE'S
11.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

MARIE'S Creamy Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing (11.5 fl oz) is the kind of bottled salad companion you’ll spot on refrigerated dressing shelves or in the chilled condiment aisle near other premium dressings, artisanal mayos, and refrigerated dips. It reads like a hybrid between a classic caesar and a creamy vinaigrette — aimed at shoppers who want restaurant-style flavor without making it from scratch. This bottle fits weekend brunches where a composed salad or grilled Romaine becomes the centerpiece, game-day snack spreads for dipping wings and veggies, or meal-prep Sundays when people assemble salads for work lunches. The brand positions itself as slightly upscale and kitchen-friendly: evocative of homemade taste, targeted to adults who enjoy entertaining and value convenience and recognizable ingredients. Label cues lean into “natural flavor” and familiar inclusions like romano cheese, garlic, and anchovy rather than bold health claims; there’s no organic or non-GMO certification on the typical label, and the packaging trades kid-focused graphics for a clean, gourmet look. In plain processing terms, this is a formulated refrigerated dressing that blends real dairy and egg with refined oils and stabilizers. Sensory notes: a silky, medium-thick emulsion with a tangy, salty-cheesy backbone, savory umami from anchovy, and a mild garlic-lemon lift; a slight slickness from soybean and olive oils and a smooth mouthfeel from xanthan gum. The ritual is simple — shake or pour over greens, dollop on sandwiches, or offer as a dip — the bottle feels like an easy shortcut to a plated, restaurant-style moment in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 11
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

SOYBEAN, OIL,, WATER,, EGG, YOLKS,, SOUR, CREAM, (CULTURED, NONFAT, MILK,, CREAM),, ROMANO, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, COW’S, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, AND, ENZYMES),, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SUGAR,, SALT,, SPICES, (INCLUDES, MUSTARD),, NATURAL, FLAVORS, (INCLUDES, MILK),, CULTURED, BUTTERMILK,, GARLIC, JUICE,, ONION, JUICE,, ANCHOVY,, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, XANTHAN, GUM,, OLIVE, OIL.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed ingredients and additives (refined oils, xanthan gum, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-use formulated product, placing it in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Marie's Creamy Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This dressing brings a creamy, tangy punch to your salads without a boatload of sugar or artificial ingredients. At 120 calories per two tablespoons, it’s not a calorie bomb, but it does have some added sugars and seed oils, so if you're aiming for a totally clean diet, you might want to use it sparingly.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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