Houston's Spicy Caesar Dressing

Add a bold kick to your salads with Houston's Spicy Caesar Dressing, a zesty twist on the classic recipe that's bursting with flavor. This creamy dressing features a perfect harmony of rich mayonnaise, nutty Parmesan cheese, and a garlicky punch, balanced with bright lemon juice and tangy Dijon mustard. A dash of hot sauce and crushed red pepper flakes provide just the right amount of heat, while optional anchovy paste adds a savory depth. Made in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp romaine, tossing with croutons, or even using as a dip or sandwich spread. Simple, quick, and utterly irresistible, this spicy Caesar dressing will elevate your meals and leave everyone craving more.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.333 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 1 teaspoon Anchovy paste (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic until well combined.

Step 2

Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, and whisk until smooth.

Step 3

If using anchovy paste, stir it in at this stage for extra umami flavor.

Step 4

While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dressing and achieve a silky consistency.

Step 5

Season the dressing with salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust the seasoning as needed to suit your taste.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve cold over crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese for a spicy Caesar salad, or use as a dip or sandwich spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(114.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	396.9

Total Fat 37.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 28.3mg	0%
Sodium 2087.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 12.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 316.3mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 112.8mg	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: 82.6%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 5.4%