Description

This homemade creamy Caesar salad dressing is rich, tangy, and loaded with flavor. It’s made with simple ingredients like garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for tossing with crisp romaine lettuce or drizzling over grilled chicken. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 tablespoons water (to thin, if needed)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to help emulsify the dressing.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
If the dressing is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to reach your desired consistency.
Transfer to a jar or airtight container and chill until ready to use.

Notes

Anchovy paste gives classic Caesar flavor, but you can omit it for a vegetarian version.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best taste and texture.
This dressing will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 160
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg