5 from 63 votes
Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
This Caesar Salad Dressing blends anchovies, garlic, and lemon juice with pasteurized eggs, olive oil, and Parmesan for a creamy, savory dressing. The combination yields a smooth texture with a balanced tang and umami depth, ideal for tossing with crisp romaine or as a dip. It’s a classic preparation that highlights anchovies but can be adapted for different preferences.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
286 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6-8 anchovies
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 egg pasteurized
- lemon juice of 1 large
- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt sea salt
Instructions
- Add the anchovies and garlic to a food processor and pulse 20-30 times until the ingredients are finely chopped.
- Next, add in the eggs and ½ of the lemon juice and process on high for 20 seconds until completely mixed together and smooth.
- While processing at high speed, slowly drizzle in the oil until it becomes thick and creamy.
- Finish by adding in the cheese, remaining ½ lemon juice, and salt, and process on low speed until combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Notes
- This dressing can be prepared up to three days in advance and should be stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use Dijon mustard when whisking by hand to help emulsify the mixture properly.
- Mayonnaise may replace eggs for those preferring to avoid raw or pasteurized eggs.
- Omitting anchovies is acceptable but will alter the classic flavor profile.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within five days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
458mg
(19%)
Potassium
138mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
454IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
325mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 454IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.