Homemade Caesar Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
18 servings
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Calories
97 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Caesar Dressing
Description
This Homemade Caesar Dressing recipe brings together staple ingredients like garlic, anchovies, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The anchovies contribute a traditional umami and salty depth that is balanced by the acidity of lemon juice and the richness of mayonnaise and Parmesan. Combining these ingredients using an immersion blender or food processor yields a thick, creamy dressing with a smooth texture.
The dressing can be adjusted by adding extra lemon juice to thin it to your desired consistency. Recipes omitting anchovies transform it into a creamy Parmesan dressing that lacks the classic Caesar umami flavor. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano is essential for delivering the right sharpness and richness.
This dressing pairs well with crisp Romaine lettuce or other greens to create a classic Caesar salad. It can also serve as a flavorful dipping sauce or sandwich spread. Its thick texture holds well when tossed with salad ingredients, coating leaves evenly.
For convenience, anchovies can be stored frozen in portions, and anchovy paste used as a substitute if whole anchovies are unavailable. Tasting and adjusting ingredients after combining allows you to customize the flavor profile with more garlic, anchovies, Worcestershire sauce, or lemon juice according to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1-2 anchovies
- 3 TBSP lemon juice approx. 1 + 1/2 large lemons, fresh
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise homemade or store bought, quality
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- For a perfectly blended dressing, I highly suggest using an immersion blender or food processor. You'll simply combine all your dressing ingredients and blend well. To thin the dressing, add extra lemon juice as desired.
- You can also make the dressing with simply a bowl and a whisk by mashing then mincing your garlic and using anchovy paste in place of whole tinned anchovies. Easy peasy!
- You are totally welcome to add extra of your favorite ingredients. I suggest starting with the above recipe and tasting it with a few lettuce leaves, then adding a little of any particular ingredient you choose. Some opt for extra garlic, some prefer more anchovies or Worcestershire sauce, and some people (like myself) love extra lemon juice.
Notes
- Use an immersion blender or food processor to create a smooth, creamy texture for the dressing.
- Adjust the thickness by adding lemon juice to thin the dressing as desired.
- Anchovies are key to authentic Caesar flavor; you can freeze extra anchovies for future use or substitute with anchovy paste.
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese enhances the dressing’s flavor significantly compared to pre-grated cheese.
- Omitting anchovies results in a creamy parmesan dressing without traditional Caesar umami.
- Nutrition info is based on 2 tablespoons of dressing and can be adjusted as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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