5 from 15 votes
Easy Caesar Dressing From Scratch
This Caesar dressing combines anchovies, garlic, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and vegetable oil emulsified into a creamy sauce. The anchovies and garlic form a savory paste that infuses the dressing with classic Caesar flavor, while the gradual addition of oil creates a smooth, mayonnaise-like texture. Freshly ground black pepper finishes the dressing with a mild spice.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
12
2 tablespoons
Calories:
43 kcal
Course:
Salad, Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 2 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% 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.