5 from 58 votes
Classic Caesar Dressing Recipe
This Classic Caesar Dressing blends lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and Dijon mustard into a creamy base with mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Its savory and tangy profile enhances salads with a balanced sharpness from anchovies and a subtle umami depth. The inclusion of Parmesan adds a rich, nutty flavor that complements fresh greens well. This dressing offers a traditional Caesar taste ideal for Caesar salads or as a flavorful dip.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
14
(2 tablespoon) servings
Calories:
27 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 1/2 /2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Whisk lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Add in mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) and whisk until creamy.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve or store.
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Notes
- Store this dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Whisk before serving if separation occurs during storage.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tablespoons
Calories
27kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Trans Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
33IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 (2 tablespoon) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tablespoons | |
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.