5 from 75 votes
Caesar Dressing Recipe
Caesar Dressing combines egg, garlic, Parmesan, dual vinegars, Dijon and brown mustard, anchovies, and olive oil to create a creamy, tangy emulsion with savory depth. The combination of seasonings and emulsification technique yields a thick dressing suited for classic Caesar salads.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories:
231 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese about 2 ounces, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard optional (see note 1)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown mustard optional (see note 2, spicy
- 6 anchovy fillet drained (see note 3
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 3/4 cup olive oil (see note 3)
Instructions
- In a food processor, add egg and process until frothy, about 10 seconds. Add garlic, Parmesan cheese, white balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, Dijon, spicy brown mustard, anchovies, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and pulse until well combined.
- While the processor is on, slowly drizzle in olive oil to create the emulsion. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Notes
- Adjust Dijon mustard amount to taste or omit entirely if desired.
- Spicy brown mustard can also be adjusted, omitted, or replaced with whole grain mustard.
- Anchovy fillets can be substituted with anchovy paste; use 1 teaspoon paste per 2 anchovies, or 3 teaspoons for the whole recipe.
- Extra virgin olive oil is preferred, but neutral oils like avocado or vegetable oil work well as substitutes.
- This recipe yields about 1 cup of dressing; store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tbsp
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
98IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tbsp | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.