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Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing

By Kathi & Rachel

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We are big fans of Caesar salads around here and this one comes together in a flash.  We used mayo as the base for a creamy dressing that will last for up to a week in your refrigerator!  It takes only 5 minutes to whip up, and keeps your salad nice and crunchy!

Homemade Caesar Dressing

The early version of Caesar salads were prepared table side, which is fancy and great , but I’ll take an easy 5 minute recipe that tastes like the real thing any day!

Our family loves this dressing, sometimes store bought caesar dressing just doesn’t have the ‘zing’ and fresh taste you want.

The bright fresh lemon, garlic  and  anchovy paste really make this ‘pop’.  You can’t buy that in a bottle at the store!

squeezing lemon into a clear bowl with caesar dressing ingredients

Let’s talk about the ingredients of this 5 minute Caesar salad dressing :

NOTE: The base of this dressing is full on mayonnaise.  If you are looking for a healthier Caesar Dressing, we got ya covered!   Click here for the recipe to our Skinny Caesar Dressing!*

  • Mayonnaise: This serves as the base of this dressing. It is what makes it creamy and stable. Some restaurant versions use raw egg- the beauty of this recipe is that there is no raw egg, so you can serve it worry free to your kids or those weary of eggs.
  • Anchovy Paste: I know..I know..not the most appealing ingredient but you NEED anchovy paste with caesar dressing. It is what makes it taste like, well…caesar dressing! Rich, salty savory…yum.
  • Dijon Mustard: Another tangy ingredient to boost the flavor profile and it’s a natural emulsifier…fancy word for it brings this dressing together and holds it together!
  • Worcestershire: This gives the caesar dressing a savory, salty finish. A little goes a long way, make sure to follow the recipe so you don’t overdo it. It is easier to ‘add to’ then to ‘take away’.
  • Fresh Garlic: Next to the anchovy paste, the fresh garlic is one of our most important ‘caesar’ ingredients. The fresh garlic finishes off the dressing with a restaurant quality flavor. Give it a fine mince to avoid any big bite of garlic.
  • Lemon Juice: Because what else goes with a good Caesar salad besides lemon? Lemon makes everything bright and flavorful.
  • Parmesan Cheese:  The parmesan cheese gives the dressing a little bit of texture and another layer of flavor.

whisking a clear bowl of caesar dressing with romaine lettuce in the background

I love any easy and quick salad dressings- I use them for sauces, marinades, etc. A few of my other favorites include:

  • Easy Poppy Seed Dressing
  • Greek Yogurt Honey Mustard 
  • Avocado Lime Sauce/Dressing 
  • Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette (a whole30 favorite!)
  • Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette
  • Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Chimichuri Sauce 

If it’s salads your after we have those too!

  • Autumn Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Maple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette 
  • The Best Strawberry Spinach Salad
  • Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Here’s to healthy, easy recipes…That’s kind of our thing. 🙂 – Kathi and Rachel

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Homemade Caesar Dressing
Homemade Caesar Dressing
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
 

An easy to make Caesar Dressing using mayonaise as the base along with anchovy paste and fresh lemon that comes together in less than 5 minutes!

Course: Appetizer, salad dressing
Cuisine: Appetizer, dinner
Servings: 10 about 1 1/2 cups of dressing
: 178 kcal
: Kathi & Rachel
Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Whisk all ingredients, except parmesan cheese, in medium size bowl until creamy and well blended.

  2. Stir in cheese. Store in container with tight fitting lid in refriderator for up to one week.

Recipe Notes

Light mayonnaise can be substituted but will change the texture as it is slightly thicker.

 

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Caesar Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 350mg15%
Potassium 27mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 58IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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