Description
🥗 Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
This creamy Caesar dressing has the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and garlicky flavors. Ideal for crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan—but also great as a dip or spread!
Ingredients
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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2–3 anchovy fillets or 1 tsp anchovy paste (optional but traditional)
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, minced
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1–2 tbsp water or olive oil (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
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Blend ingredients: In a bowl or food processor, combine mayo, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies (if using), lemon juice, and garlic.
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Add cheese & season: Stir or pulse in Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Adjust texture: Add a little water or olive oil to reach your desired consistency.
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Chill & serve: Let sit in the fridge for 15–30 minutes for flavors to develop. Serve over salad or as a dip.
Notes
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Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.
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Add extra lemon juice or a splash of vinegar if you like it tangier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 3g