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Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

Nothing beats a creamy, delicious homemade Caesar Salad dressing.  Made without raw eggs, this dressing has just the right balance of flavors!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings (2 Tbs)
Calories 214kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp anchovy paste more to taste
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1/2 tsp parsley dried, 1 tsp fresh
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • water as needed to thin

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except for water into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add water a teaspoon at a time, if needed to thin dressing.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

makes 1 cup
  1. Use high-quality Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan, especially one imported from Italy, will give your dressing the best flavor and texture.
  2. Don't skip the anchovy paste. Even if you're not an anchovy fan, this ingredient is key to authentic Caesar dressing. It adds a rich, savory flavor without making the dressing taste fishy.
  3. Grate or mince fresh garlic. Fresh garlic provides a brighter, more robust flavor than jarred pre-minced garlic. For the smoothest dressing, finely grate it with a microplane or mince it as finely as possible.
  4. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice adds the bright, tangy flavor that makes Caesar dressing shine. Bottled lemon juice just doesn't deliver the same fresh taste.
  5. Let the dressing chill before serving. If you have time, refrigerate it for 20–30 minutes before using. This allows the flavors to meld together for an even better-tasting dressing.
  6. Taste and adjust before serving. Parmesan, anchovy paste, and lemon juice can vary in intensity. Give the dressing a final taste and adjust with a little extra lemon juice, Parmesan, garlic, or black pepper to suit your preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg