Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with this rich and creamy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing—a delectable blend of bold flavors that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Made with a base of tangy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and the option of umami-packed anchovy fillets, this dressing delivers the classic savory punch you love. Brightened with freshly squeezed lemon juice and balanced with a touch of Worcestershire sauce, every spoonful is smooth, velvety, and irresistible. Perfectly customizable, you can adjust the thickness with a splash of water and enjoy it tossed with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and extra Parmesan for a restaurant-quality Caesar salad at home. Bonus: It’s refrigerator-friendly for up to a week, making it an ideal prep-ahead staple!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 4 pieces Anchovy fillets (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 tablespoon Water (if needed, for consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. If using anchovy fillets, finely chop them into a paste-like consistency.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and optional anchovy paste until well combined.

Step 3

Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese. This will help thicken the dressing and add a salty, nutty flavor.

Step 5

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 6

If the dressing is too thick for your liking, whisk in up to 0.5 tablespoons of water, a few drops at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Step 8

When ready to use, toss the dressing with your favorite fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese for a classic Caesar salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(462.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2385.8

Total Fat 220.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 355.3mg	0%
Sodium 6259.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.9g
Protein 52.6g	0%

Vitamin D 320IU	0%
Calcium 989.2mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 354.9mg	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: 82.4%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 8.9%