Mrs G's Best Caesar Dressing
Transform your salads with the bold, zesty flavors of Mrs. G's Best Caesar Dressing, a quick and easy homemade masterpiece ready in just 10 minutes! This classic Caesar dressing recipe strikes the perfect balance of creamy and tangy, blending rich mayonnaise and extra-virgin olive oil with the sharpness of fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and savory Worcestershire sauce. Minced garlic and anchovies (or anchovy paste) add depth and umami, while freshly grated Parmesan cheese ties it all together for a luxurious, velvety texture. Perfectly seasoned with just a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, this dressing is designed to elevate your salads to restaurant-quality sophistication. Serve it chilled over crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and extra Parmesan for an authentic Caesar salad experience that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 fillets Anchovy fillets, minced (or anchovy paste)
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and extra-virgin olive oil until smooth and emulsified.
Step 2
Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and anchovy fillets (or anchovy paste), ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Step 4
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the dressing is creamy and thick.
Step 5
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 6
For the best flavor, let the dressing chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Step 7
Serve over crisp romaine lettuce and croutons, and top with additional Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (360.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2161.6 |
| Total Fat 219.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 167.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3642.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.6g | |
| Protein 23.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 240IU | 0% |
| Calcium 303.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 275.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories