Description

This classic Caesar Dressing recipe combines creamy mayonnaise with freshly grated Parmesan, zesty lemon juice, and savory anchovies to create a rich, tangy dressing perfect for romaine lettuce salads. With a quick blend of simple ingredients, this dressing offers a homemade alternative to store-bought varieties, delivering a fresh and flavorful addition to your favorite Caesar salad.

Ingredients

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Caesar Dressing Ingredients

⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
2 cloves garlic (or more to taste)
½ large lemon (juiced)
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 filets anchovies (or 1 ½ teaspoons anchovy paste)

Instructions

Add ingredients: Place all the ingredients including mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and anchovies into a large mason jar for easy blending.
Blend: Using an immersion blender, blend all the ingredients together directly in the jar. Move the blender up and down repeatedly until the mixture emulsifies and becomes smooth and creamy, which should take about 15 to 30 seconds.
Adjust seasoning: Stir the dressing well and taste it. Modify seasoning according to your preference by adding a little more anchovy, salt, or lemon juice until the perfect balance is achieved.
Serve: Pour the dressing over a classic Caesar salad made with romaine lettuce, croutons, and your choice of protein like grilled chicken. Keep any leftover dressing refrigerated and consume within two weeks for optimal freshness and safety.

Notes

For a stronger garlic flavor, add more cloves as desired.
If anchovies are not available, anchovy paste is a good substitute to maintain the classic taste.
The dressing keeps well refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Adjust lemon juice and salt carefully to balance acidity and seasoning.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad Dressing
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Caesar dressing, homemade salad dressing, creamy dressing, Caesar salad dressing, anchovy dressing, easy salad dressing