Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
User Reviews
4.7
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Description
The dressing blends mayonnaise and sour cream as its creamy base, seasoned with anchovy paste for savory depth. Freshly pressed garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil add brightness and complexity. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese rounds out the flavor with nuttiness. The ingredients are whisked together and chilled for a cohesive flavor.
Garlic croutons are prepared from day-old artisan bread cubes tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, baked until crisp and golden. These add texture and garlicky aroma to the salad.
To assemble, chopped romaine lettuce is tossed with the dressing, croutons, and shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese. Additional Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper can be sprinkled on top to enhance presentation and taste. The salad balances creamy, tangy dressing with crunchy croutons and fresh greens for a satisfying experience.
Using high-quality mayonnaise and freshly grated Parmesan significantly improves flavor compared to shelf-stable or pre-grated alternatives. The croutons can be baked in stages to ensure even browning and crunch.
Ingredients
DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
- 3 cloves garlic , pressed with a garlic press, grated, or finely minced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 - 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 - 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper depending on your tastes, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded, fresh
- salt to taste
CROUTONS:
- 1/2 artisan bread 1-2 days old, loaf
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic , pressed with a garlic press, grated, or finely minced
- 1/4 salt
- 1/4 black pepper
SALAD:
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped, large head
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded or shaved
Instructions
DRESSING
- To a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, anchovy paste, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, and garlic and stir. Whisk in sour cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Place in airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.
CROUTONS
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice bread into slices 3/4-inch thick then cut each slice into cubes. Spread out bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. While they are baking, in a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Remove baking sheet from the oven and drizzle with garlic oil mixture, toss to combine, then bake 5 minutes.
- Remove sheet from the oven and toss, then bake 5 - 6 minutes longer, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
ASSEMBLE SALAD
- In a large salad bowl toss together lettuce, croutons and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use good-quality mayonnaise and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor; pre-grated cheese and bottled mayonnaise won’t yield the same result.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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