Charlotte Annes Caesar Dressing
Elevate your salads with the bold and savory flavors of Charlotte Anne’s Caesar Dressing, a creamy homemade classic packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines the rich tang of mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, freshly grated Parmesan, and a punch of umami from garlic and anchovies, balanced perfectly with bright lemon juice and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. Whisked together with olive oil for a velvety smooth texture, this dressing can be customized to your preferred consistency and is ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over crisp romaine or doubling as a dip, this irresistible Caesar dressing adds a gourmet touch to any meal. Store a batch in the fridge to have premium flavor on hand whenever you need it!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Mash the anchovy fillets into a smooth paste using the edge of a knife or the back of a spoon.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to create a smooth emulsion.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust if needed.
If the dressing is too thick, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled over a crisp Caesar salad or use as a flavorful dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 438 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 28 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
