Classic Caesar Dressing

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with bold flavors, this Classic Caesar Dressing is a must-try for salad enthusiasts seeking authentic, homemade taste. Featuring a luscious combination of egg yolk, garlic, and briny anchovy fillets, this recipe creates a velvety base enhanced by fresh lemon juice, zesty Dijon mustard, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. A slow drizzle of olive and vegetable oils ensures a perfectly thick emulsion, while a generous addition of Parmesan cheese delivers savory richness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dressing elevates crisp romaine lettuce and crunchy croutons to restaurant-quality perfection. Whether you're dressing a traditional Caesar salad or using it as a dip, this homemade rendition will have everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Egg yolk
• 2 small Garlic cloves
• 4 pieces Anchovy fillets
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the egg yolk, garlic cloves, and anchovy fillets in a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Blend until the garlic and anchovies are finely minced and well combined with the egg yolk.

Step 3

Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the mixture and blend briefly.

Step 4

With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to the mixture, followed by the vegetable oil, until the dressing is thick and emulsified.

Step 5

Add the grated Parmesan cheese and blend until just combined.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper, blend once more to ensure everything is mixed well.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the dressing to a serving container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using to allow flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve drizzled over fresh, crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(378.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1808.4

Total Fat 185.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 44.2g
Cholesterol 246.7mg	0%
Sodium 5106.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.9g
Protein 35.3g	0%

Vitamin D 338.2IU	0%
Calcium 510.3mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 508.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.8%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 1.5%