Mamma's Best Caesar Dressing

Elevate your salads with Mamma’s Best Caesar Dressing—a creamy, flavorful blend of classic ingredients that brings restaurant-quality taste straight to your kitchen. This homemade Caesar dressing combines rich mayonnaise, fruity olive oil, and finely grated Parmesan cheese with bold notes of Dijon mustard, garlic, and mashed anchovies for an authentic punch of flavor. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and a dash of Worcestershire sauce add zesty brightness, while salt and freshly ground black pepper tie it all together. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp romaine, tossing with croutons, or even using as a dip for your favorite veggies. Make a batch today and enjoy the full-bodied flavors only a homemade Caesar dressing can deliver!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 fillets Anchovy fillets, finely mashed
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Stir well until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and mashed anchovy fillets to the mixture. Stir until the flavors are well incorporated.

Step 4

Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 5

For a thinner consistency, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and mix until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 7

Serve over crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese for a classic Caesar salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(616.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3136.6

Total Fat 274.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 455.8mg	0%
Sodium 7634.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 106.1g	0%

Vitamin D 240IU	0%
Calcium 2702.6mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 499.7mg	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: 79.0%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 7.4%