Skip the store bought dressing and learn how to make caesar dressing at home! Quick, delicious and so much better than off the shelf. You’ll not only love the taste, but how easy it is to make! With salad season incoming, you’ll want to save this simple recipe.
How To Make Caesar Dressing
If you’ve never made homemade caesar dressing before, you are in for a treat. It’s quick, it’s easy and it tastes amazing.
What I Love:
- All you have to do is put ingredients in a bowl, then stir!
- No bottle of store bought caesar can hold a candle to this delicious dressing.
- When you add this to a head of romaine lettuce and some croutons, you have an amazing caesar salad.
- Whip this up during the weekend and you’ll have salad dressing all week!
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Ingredients You’ll Need
This is a discussion about the ingredients. For the actual recipe with amounts, please see the recipe below.
- Mayonnaise – Instead of egg yolks and oil, this will be the base of the dressing. (which is basically all mayo is anyway) Use low-fat if you’d like, or use a homemade mayonnaise recipe. Using mayo instead of eggs helps the dressing last a few days longer.
- Garlic – While fresh garlic is ideal, you can use jarred garlic, or the little frozen garlic cubes – just thaw them first.
- Anchovies or Anchovy Paste – This is what gives a Caesar dressing that classic brine-y, salty flavor. I don’t recommend it, but you can leave this out if you’d like. If you do, add a bit more of the Worcestershire sauce.
- Parmesan Cheese – I think it’s really important to use freshly grated parmesan cheese for this one.
- Lemon Juice – Fresh squeezed is great, but bottle will work as well. Don’t leave this out, it adds a bit of acid to the flavor combo and really helps balance it.
- Worcestershire Sauce – This helps add a savory, salty flavor to your dressing.
- Dijon Mustard – The mustard adds a tangy little punch to the mix.
Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Step 2: Mix until well combined and creamy.
Christi’s Tips For Success!
While you can use this dressing immediately after making it, it really tastes best when it’s had some time to chill. If you can make it a few hours (or days!) prior to using, it allows the flavors to really come together.
Ways To Use Caesar Dressing
- The classic – a Caesar Salad!
- My favorite twist on Caesar Salad is Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- It makes a great marinade for chicken.
- Use it in place of mayo on sandwiches.
- Spread it on garlic bread, you’ll thank me for it!
Storing Caesar Dressing
Store tightly covered for 5-7 days in the refrigerator. I like using a mason jar for this as it seals it tightly and is easy to grab a spoonful out of. Make sure not to double dip from the container, even if you are the only one using the dressing. It can introduce bacteria which will shorten how long it lasts, and run the risk of food borne illness.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (fresh, finely grated)
- 2 filets anchovies (minced (1 teaspoon of anchovy paste optional))
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed, more to taste )
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Add the minced garlic, mayonnaise, parmesan, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to a large bowl and whisk well. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Store tightly covered in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
Meet Christi, Love From The Oven
I’m Christi I love sharing easy & delicious recipes that your family & friends will love. I’m a mom, baker, cookbook author and lover of sprinkles.
