The Best and Easiest Caesar Dressing Ever
Elevate your salads with "The Best and Easiest Caesar Dressing Ever," a creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful homemade Caesar dressing that's ready in just 10 minutes! Made with pantry staples like mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, this no-blender recipe perfectly balances zesty lemon, savory garlic, and optional anchovy paste for an authentic touch. The addition of olive oil creates a silky, emulsified texture that clings beautifully to crisp Romaine lettuce. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or upgrading a weeknight meal, this simple, make-ahead dressing will become your go-to for effortless Caesar salad perfection. Plus, it stores conveniently in the fridge for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced or grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Anchovy paste (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Add the minced or grated garlic, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
If you want a traditional Caesar flavor, whisk in the optional anchovy paste at this stage.
While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is fully emulsified and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice for brightness, salt for depth, or pepper for spice as needed.
Serve immediately over crisp Romaine lettuce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.2 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 2072 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 3% | |
*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.
