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 minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 anchovy filets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 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 freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salad
- romaine lettuce finely chopped
- thick grated parmesan
- mini croutons or regular croutons crushed slightly into smaller pieces
Instructions
- Combine the egg yolk, garlic, mustard, anchovies, salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, Worcestershire, and water in food processor. Process until smooth.
- With the motor running, add the olive oil and canola oil in a slow, steady stream.
- When all the oil has been incorporated, add the chili paste, lemon juice, lime juice, and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth.
- To build the salad, toss the romaine lettuce with the dressing. Sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese and croutons on top and serve immediately.
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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: 10Serving
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.