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Houston's-Style Spicy Caesar Dressing
4.9 from 21 votes

Houston's-Style Spicy Caesar Dressing

This copycat Houston's Spicy Caesar Dressing combines creamy Caesar flavors with a bold kick of chili paste and warm spices. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dressing
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 anchovy filets
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons water cold
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek or Thai chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Salad
  • romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • Parmesan Cheese thick grated
  • crouton or regular croutons crushed slightly into smaller pieces, mini

Instructions

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  1. Combine the egg yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire, and water in food processor. Process until smooth.
  2. With the motor running, add the olive oil and canola oil in a slow, steady stream.
  3. When all the oil has been incorporated, add the chili paste, lemon juice, lime juice, and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth.
  4. To build the salad, toss the romaine lettuce with the dressing. Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese and croutons on top and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe is from the 1990's, this salad dressing is not currently on Houston's menu. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.