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Traditional Caesar salad with dressing drizzled on top

Name: Homemade Caesar Dressing

Summary: This creamy, zesty, and flavorful homemade Caesar dressing is better than any store-bought version. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and dips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad Topper
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced or grated
  • 2 anchovy fillets or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk or 2 tablespoons mayonnaise for no-egg version
  • ½ cup light olive oil or neutral oil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk (or blender/food processor)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Garlic press or microplane (optional)
  • Jar or airtight container for storage

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. In a bowl, whisk together garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until well combined.
  3. Add the egg yolk (or mayo) and whisk until smooth.
  4. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake or stir before using.

Notes

Notes:
For a safer version, use pasteurized eggs or replace egg yolk with mayo.
For vegan options, substitute anchovies with capers, and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Adjust garlic and lemon to your taste for a stronger or more citrusy dressing.
Use a blender or food processor for faster preparation and a smoother texture.