Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe
This fabulous restaurant-style Caesar dressing recipe is easy to make and delicious to enjoy on salads, wraps, or as a creamy and tangy dipping sauce. PLUS we're sharing a simple recipe for crunchy croutons to add onto the best Caesar salad!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 8 anchovy filets minced, about 1 tb (from a can)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Finely mince the anchovies and garlic cloves. Squeeze 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- Set out a small mixing bowl or measuring pitcher. Combine the mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, minced anchovy, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk again until smooth. Taste, then salt and pepper as desired. If desired, you can add a little more lemon juice for an extra tangy dressing.
- Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad dressing can be kept for up to two weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
Caesar Salad Recipe Ingredients
For the Homemade Croutons:
- 5 cups rustic Italian bread cubes, approx. 1 inch size
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
For the Caesar Dressing from Scratch (No Mayo):
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons oil, grapeseed or vegetable
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 anchovy fillets, from a 2 -ounce can
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
For the Best Steakhouse Caesar Salad:
- 12 ounces romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
- Homemade Caesar Dressing
- Homemade Croutons
- Shaved Parmesan Cheese for garnish
Instructions
For the Croutons:
- Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add in the bread cubes. Toss well.
- Toast the bread cubes on all sides, tossing every minute for even browning. After 3 minutes, sprinkle the croutons with garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper.
- Continue turning and cooking another 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove from heat and cool.
For the No-Mayo Caesar Dressing:
- Whisk the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in both oils, while whisking the mixture vigorously. This emulsifies the dressing for a thick silky texture.
- Finely mince the anchovy fillets and garlic together. Whisk the anchovies, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese into the dressing.
- Taste, then whisk in another 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice if desired. Salt and pepper to taste.
For the Salad:
- Chop the lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl. Drizzle two-thirds of the dressing over the lettuce. Toss well to coat.
- Add more dressing if needed, but do not drench the lettuce.
- Then toss in the croutons. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately!
Nutrition
Serving: 2tb | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.2mg