Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this rich and creamy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing—a delectable blend of bold flavors that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Made with a base of tangy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and the option of umami-packed anchovy fillets, this dressing delivers the classic savory punch you love. Brightened with freshly squeezed lemon juice and balanced with a touch of Worcestershire sauce, every spoonful is smooth, velvety, and irresistible. Perfectly customizable, you can adjust the thickness with a splash of water and enjoy it tossed with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and extra Parmesan for a restaurant-quality Caesar salad at home. Bonus: It’s refrigerator-friendly for up to a week, making it an ideal prep-ahead staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 pieces Anchovy fillets (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 tablespoon Water (if needed, for consistency)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. If using anchovy fillets, finely chop them into a paste-like consistency.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and optional anchovy paste until well combined.
Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese. This will help thicken the dressing and add a salty, nutty flavor.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
If the dressing is too thick for your liking, whisk in up to 0.5 tablespoons of water, a few drops at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
When ready to use, toss the dressing with your favorite fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese for a classic Caesar salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.7 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 355 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 6260 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 989 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 355 mg | 8% | |
*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.
