5 from 42 votes
Most Delicious Caesar Dressing
This Caesar dressing combines fresh lemon juice, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, producing a creamy, tangy, and savory sauce. The anchovies create an umami depth without a fishy taste, while the fresh ingredients blend into a smooth dressing perfect for Caesar salads or as a dip.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
servings (about ¼ cup per serving)
Calories:
220 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 anchovies see note below, in oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Blend the first set of ingredients. Add add the lemon juice, anchovies, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, and pepper to a small food processor, and blend until smooth.
- Blend again. Add the mayonnaise and parmesan, then blend again until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Prefer fresh anchovies for a smooth, non-fishy flavor; anchovy paste is a suitable substitute.
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
(76%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (about ¼ cup per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.