The Best and Easiest Caesar Dressing Ever
Elevate your salads with "The Best and Easiest Caesar Dressing Ever," a creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful homemade Caesar dressing that's ready in just 10 minutes! Made with pantry staples like mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, this no-blender recipe perfectly balances zesty lemon, savory garlic, and optional anchovy paste for an authentic touch. The addition of olive oil creates a silky, emulsified texture that clings beautifully to crisp Romaine lettuce. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or upgrading a weeknight meal, this simple, make-ahead dressing will become your go-to for effortless Caesar salad perfection. Plus, it stores conveniently in the fridge for up to a week!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced or grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Anchovy paste (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Step 2
Add the minced or grated garlic, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
If you want a traditional Caesar flavor, whisk in the optional anchovy paste at this stage.
Step 4
While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is fully emulsified and creamy.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice for brightness, salt for depth, or pepper for spice as needed.
Step 6
Serve immediately over crisp Romaine lettuce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (255.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1395.0 |
| Total Fat 132.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 166.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2071.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.3g | |
| Protein 23.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 673.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 157.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories