Classic Caesar Dressing
Elevate your salads with the bold, tangy, and irresistibly creamy flavors of this Classic Caesar Dressing recipe. Made from scratch in just 15 minutes, this iconic dressing combines the rich silkiness of egg yolk with the robust savoriness of garlic and anchovy fillets, balanced by bright lemon juice and zesty Dijon mustard. Whisked with a blend of olive and vegetable oil for a perfectly emulsified texture, and finished with a generous helping of Parmesan cheese, this homemade Caesar dressing delivers restaurant-quality flavor in every bite. Perfectly seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper, this dressing pairs beautifully with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan. Make this quick and easy Caesar dressing your go-to for classic Caesar salads, or use it as a dip or marinade for a fresh twist on your favorite dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 2 small Garlic cloves
- 4 pieces Anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the egg yolk, garlic cloves, and anchovy fillets in a blender or food processor.
Blend until the garlic and anchovies are finely minced and well combined with the egg yolk.
Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the mixture and blend briefly.
With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to the mixture, followed by the vegetable oil, until the dressing is thick and emulsified.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and blend until just combined.
Season with salt and black pepper, blend once more to ensure everything is mixed well.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the dressing to a serving container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to allow flavors to meld.
Serve drizzled over fresh, crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.0 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 5107 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.5 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 11% | |
*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.
