Easy Caesar Dressing From Scratch
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 2 tablespoons
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Calories
43 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Caesar Dressing From Scratch
Description
The Easy Caesar Dressing From Scratch begins by grinding anchovies, garlic, and salt into a paste, traditionally done with a mortar and pestle but with alternatives like chopping finely or using a mini processor. This base sets the flavorful and umami-rich foundation of the dressing.
Next, the paste is combined with egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and grated Parmesan cheese. The vegetable oil is then slowly added in a steady stream while blending or processing to emulsify into a creamy, thick sauce resembling mayonnaise.
The dressing is seasoned with fresh black pepper to taste and can be refrigerated for up to three days. It is ideal for classic Caesar salads or as a versatile sauce component.
Substitutions are possible: extra virgin olive oil can replace vegetable oil, and garlic powder can be used instead of fresh garlic for convenience.
Ingredients
- 6 anchovies removed from oil, packed in oil
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- kosher salt large pinch
- 2 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- black pepper fresh grated
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle, add anchovies, garlic, and salt. Ground to a paste. See recipe notes for other ways to grind into a paste.
- Add paste to a food processor and add egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and mustard. Turn on processor and add oil very very slowly, just one drip at a time, then slowly add teh rest of the oil in a very slow and steady stream, emulsifying dressing like a mayo until it is creamy in texture.
- Season with black pepper to taste (if desired).
- Store in a air tight container in fridge until ready to use, up to 3 days. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Notes
- Make about 1 1/2 cups of dressing; nutritional info is per 2-tablespoon serving.
- To replace mortar and pestle, finely chop ingredients on a cutting board, use a mini food processor, or crush with a rolling pin under plastic wrap.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with extra virgin olive oil, and fresh garlic can be replaced with garlic powder if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 122 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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