Classic Caesar Salad Dressing

Transform your salads with this rich and tangy Classic Caesar Salad Dressing, a homemade favorite that’s irresistibly creamy and bursting with bold flavors. This no-cook recipe combines zesty fresh lemon juice, savory anchovy fillets, and sharp Parmesan cheese for a perfectly balanced dressing that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Anchovies and garlic are mashed into a smooth paste, then blended with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and extra virgin olive oil for a silky, emulsified finish. A touch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper enhance the flavors, while chilling the dressing allows the ingredients to meld beautifully. Perfect for drizzling over crisp romaine lettuce or tossing with crunchy croutons, this classic Caesar dressing will elevate your salads to restaurant-quality status. Easy to make and perfect for meal prep, it can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 4 pieces Anchovy Fillets
• 1 large Garlic Clove
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
• 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the anchovy fillets and garlic clove into a large bowl or a food processor.

Step 2

Using a mortar and pestle (or the back of a spoon if using a bowl), mash the anchovies and garlic into a smooth paste.

Step 3

Add the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the mashed mixture. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified, which means the oil has been blended thoroughly and the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Stir in the finely grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to your taste preference.

Step 6

If using a food processor, pulse the ingredients until smooth and creamy, but do not overmix.

Step 7

Cover the dressing and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.

Step 8

Use as needed to dress a crisp Caesar salad, and store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(765.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3883.1

Total Fat 360.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 465.8mg	0%
Sodium 9103.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 115.0g	0%

Vitamin D 320IU	0%
Calcium 2881.4mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 722.9mg	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: 82.5%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 5.8%