This Easy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing takes only 10 minutes to make! It has the perfect amount of garlicky goodness, without over powering your salad. This rich and creamy Caesar dressing is so good you'll never buy bottled again!
I make this dressing not only for my basic Caesar salads but for my Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. It's perfect when paired with my Homemade Garlic Croutons!
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Homemade Cesar Salad Dressing!
I love salads and they are some of my favorite go-to dinners during the week and in the summer months. But let's be honest, a decent salad is so much more than what you put in it, and has everything to do with the dressing. Am I right? Without a decent salad dressing the salad is just a bit, meh! I love making my own dressing and this Easy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing is one of my very best.
I use simple ingredients, most of which you probably have in your refrigerator or pantry, and they come together to make a creamy and flavorful dressing. You can use this Caesar dressing in any or your favorite salads. It is also super tasty in wraps, or even as a dip for chicken wings or a veggie dip. You have to give this easy homemade salad dressing a try.
- Super easy to make - No need to rush out to the store to buy a dressing, you can whip up a delicious salad dressing in no time at all.
- Simple ingredients - You only need a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably have in your home, and create a tasty dressing.
- Versatile- Add it to a salad or use it as a dip for things like chicken wings or a veggie dip. The options are endless!
Equipment Needed
bowl
knife
whisk
Key Ingredients
parmesan- freshly grated parmesan is a must. Try and buy a high quality parmesan if you can. Choose your preferred brand.
anchovy paste- you only need a little anchovy paste but the good news is it will keep in the fridge for a long time so you can make the recipe on a weekly rotation!
mayonnaise - The main element to help you create the dressing. Mayonnaise is perfect for this.
garlic - The familiar flavor of a Caesar dressing is garlic, and fresh garlic is a must for this recipe.
lemon - this is what will cut through all of the flavors of this dressing and balance everything out. Giving that fresh citrus twist.
mustard - I love using mustard in my dressings and it works well with this recipe. I used stone ground which adds a nice texture.
salt and pepper - seasoning is a must for this dressing.
Worcestershire sauce -The flavor works so well with all of the other ingredients and gives that tanginess we all know and love.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and use a whisk to combine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Dressing will keep for about 1 week.
Serving Suggestions
- Typically this salad dressing is served with a Caesar salad. I have a recipe for a delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad as well. However, it will work with most salads and ingredients. It is a versatile and tasty dressing.
- Use as a dip. Ideal for chicken wings, a sandwich spread, or a veggie dip. It has a garlic-flavor so it will work with most dishes or salads.
Substitutions And Additions
- If you can't use fresh lemon then you could use lemon juice from a bottle instead.
- Add some lemon zest to give that extra burst of freshness.
- Use whichever mayonnaise you like. You could even use a lite version if you wish.
- Try and use the most high quality of parmesan you can to get that authentic flavor. If you do have a preferred brand then give it a try.
- Fresh garlic is best, but you could always add garlic granules or some garlic puree instead.
- Add some fresh herbs to give an extra flavor. Thyme or parsley would be a great addition.
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Easy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Equipment
- bowl
- knife
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and use a whisk to combine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Dressing will keep for about 1 week.
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