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caesar dressing recipe

Caesar Dressing Recipe

This creamy Caesar dressing recipe is rich, tangy, and easy to make at home. With garlic, Parmesan, lemon, and olive oil, it brings fresh, restaurant-quality flavor to any salad.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course dressing, Salad, Sauce
Cuisine Italian/American
Servings 6
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 4 anchovy fillets or 2 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 large egg yolk or 2 tbsp mayonnaise as substitute
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mince garlic and anchovies into a smooth paste.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, anchovies, egg yolk (or mayo), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until combined.
  • Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify.
  • Season with black pepper and adjust lemon or cheese to taste.
  • Store in a jar, chill, and shake before serving.

Notes

Substitute mayonnaise if you prefer not to use raw egg.
Use Greek yogurt for a lighter twist.
For anchovy-free dressing, add Worcestershire sauce instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal
Keyword caesar dressing recipe, creamy dressing, easy caesar dressing, homemade caesar, salad dressing
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