This Easy Caesar Salad Dressing recipe is creamy, rich, and flavorful. It’s a far cry from store bought dressing and couldn’t be easier to make.
Our Caesar dressing is made with egg yolks and anchovies just like the original Caesar salad recipe, but we have also provided you with some simple variations if you prefer. No matter what, your homemade dressing will be creamy, flavorful, and delicious.
Easy Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
This classic Caesar salad dressing is one of the creamiest Caesar dressing recipes I have ever tasted. It’s made in the traditional way, using raw egg yolk, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a small amount of anchovy paste.
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If the idea of raw eggs and anchovies isn’t quite your thing, we’ve got you covered. There are simple tweaks you can make that will still give you a delicious homemade Caesar dressing that is far better than anything from the grocery store.
Looking for more cream dressings? Try our Southwest Ranch Dressing, Honey Mustard Dressing, or this easy peasy Homemade Ranch Dressing and don’t forget the homemade croutons.
Key Ingredients
- Olive Oil – any kind of extra virgin olive oil will work great. You will slowly drizzle this into the blender at the end.
- Garlic – fresh minced garlic has the best flavor.
- Lemon Juice – make sure to use fresh lemon juice.
- Dijon Mustard – any kind of dijon mustard will work great.
- Worcestershire Sauce – this has loads of umami and builds some of the characteristic flavor of Caesar dressing.
- Egg Yolks – yolks are what will help to emulsify the dressing and make it ultra creamy. If you don’t want to use raw egg yolks, you can substitute about ¼ cup of mayo but it won’t be quite as creamy.
- Parmesan Cheese – use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Pepper – freshly ground tastes best.
- Anchovy Paste – this is optional but will really enhance the flavor. If you don’t have anchovy paste, you can substitute a bit more Worcestershire sauce or a dash of fish sauce.
How to Make Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
- Blend ingredients. In a blender, add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and anchovy paste (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until smooth, then slowly drizzle oil into the blender while blending until emulsified. Finish with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Serve. Use immediately on your favorite Caesar salad, or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
While they are a classic flavor component of Caesar dressing, you don’t absolutely have to add anchovies. If you either don’t have or don’t want to use anchovy paste for your Caesar Dressing, you can substitute a bit more worcestershire sauce or a little fish sauce.
If you would rather not make this Caesar Salad Dressing recipe with egg, you can substitute ¼ cup of mayonnaise. It will still be super creamy.
You can store your Caesar Dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
If you don’t have a blender, you can use an immersion blender. A food processor is another option.
Storing Caesar Dressing
- Refrigerator: store in a glass jar or any other airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a blender, add the garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcheshire sauce, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and anchovy paste.
- Blend until smooth, then slowly drizzle the olive oil into the blender while blending and keep it on until the dressing is emulsified.
- Use immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
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This creamy homemade Caesar Salad Dressing is a far cry from the what you can buy at the grocery store. It’s a classic Caesar dressing recipe made with egg yolks, anchovy paste, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
