Description
This homemade Caesar salad dressing is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful blend perfect for elevating your Caesar salads. Made with classic ingredients like Dijon mustard, garlic, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, it delivers that authentic Caesar taste in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 to 1½ teaspoons anchovy paste (adjust to taste)
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the Dijon mustard, grated garlic, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add creamy components: Stir in the mayonnaise and grated Parmesan cheese until the dressing achieves a smooth and creamy consistency, ensuring everything is well blended.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the dressing and add more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or anchovy paste as desired to suit your preference. Mix again before serving.
Notes
- For a thinner dressing, add a little water or olive oil to reach desired consistency.
- Use freshly grated garlic and Parmesan for best flavor.
- The anchovy paste is key for authentic Caesar flavor; adjust amount according to taste.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within one week for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Caesar salad dressing, homemade Caesar dressing, creamy salad dressing, anchovy dressing, classic Caesar recipe
