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Authentic Caesar Dressing is rich creamy and so much better homemade than from a jar. You are going to love how simple this really is and the savory flavor is going to WOW you! It will Change the way you eat anything Caesar forever!
Dressing is one of the best ways to add flavor, you can put dressings on so many things besides salad too. Try these dressings on what ever you desire, from chicken, to wraps, and marinades. Greek Salad Dressing, Avocado Ranch Dressing, and Cilantro Lime Dressing.
Authentic Caesar Salad Dressing
Now I know what you might be thinking…Anchovies? Gross! But trust me the only way to really get that incredible authentic Caesar flavor is to use Anchovies. They provide that briny blast of goodness and that rich umami flavor. Umami literally means pleasant savory taste, which is exactly what the anchovies provide. You don’t want to leave it out.
This is luscious, velvety smooth and tangy. It will really elevate your Caesar recipes. Knowing what’s in your dressing always brings peace of mind too. It’s so easy to throw together, you won’t buy from the store again.
Caesar Dressing Ingredients:
This is so good you’ll want to keep these ingredients on hand.
- Anchovies in oil– Don’t be scared of anchovies, they are the authentic impeccable umami flavor of Caesar dressing. It’s a must have. Don’t worry it won’t be fishy. You can do this!
- Garlic Cloves-Fresh garlic will give the best flavor.
- Lemon Juice-recommend fresh lemon juice but if you don’t have it lemon juice from a bottle will work
- Dijon Mustard-It’s another essential ingredient to giving the dressing it’s classic flavor.
- Olive Oil– Olive oil mixes smoothly in dressings.
- Parmesan Cheese-Use grated parmesan for easy mixing.
- Pepper-Add just to taste
Making Authentic Dressing:
So simple to throw together. Seriously!
- In a food processor add the anchovies, egg yolks, garlic and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Add in the Dijon mustard, olive oil and parmesan cheese. Again pulse until smooth.
Tips for the Best Caesar Dressing:
- Anchovies– These are usually found in the canned fish aisle of your store and sold in glass jars or flat tins. If you don’t really want to use the fillet you can sub for anchovy paste. 1 anchovy fillet equals 1/2 teaspoon of anchovy paste. It will give a slightly different flavor, but still works.
- Capers– Still can’t do the anchovies? You can use capers instead, still not quite the same flavor but it will work. Start with 2 Tablespoons of capers and a splash of Worcestershire Sauce. Add more to taste.
- Egg Yolks– If you are worried about the raw egg or you’re pregnant be sure to use pasteurized eggs or you can use mayonnaise. Substitute 1 Tablespoon of mayo fo reach egg yolk.
Storing Salad Dressing:
- Fridge– Because of the egg yolk in this dressing it needs to be refrigerated immediately if not using right away. This will keep up to 3 days.
Recipes to Use with this Amazing Dressing:
This can be use on anything Caesar related or get creative and use it where ever you crave this tasty dressing!
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Avocado Salad
- Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
- Grilled Caesar Salad
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
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Authentic Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
- 6 anchovies in oil
- 2 egg yolks*
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In a food processor add the anchovies, egg yolks, garlic and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Add in the dijon mustard, olive oil and parmesan cheese. Continue to pulse until smooth.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wow. This is better than the restaurants! I suggest pick keeping the egg yokes. There are so many flavors going on here that you can’t skimp on any of them. We did add 1 tsp of whorchester sauce and 3 Tbsp of white wine at the end and whipped the ingredients in the processor until emulsified and creamy. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m just curious how long this dressing will last in the refrigerator.
3 days in an airtight container.
Caesar salad dressing
I am picky about dressings and this turned out absolutely delicious! It is now my favorite Caesar dressing! Definitely a keeper!
I’m so happy you liked it! It’s one of my favorites!
You can add whatever you like to a dressing- but for the record, no anchovies, the umami flavor comes from Worcestershire sauce, which happens to have anchovies in it- but Caeser Cardini specifically said he hated the use of anchovies and never made it that way himself. So, not all that authentic if we want to be precise about our words.
My husband raves about it:)
Not authentic, the real had Lime juice and Zero mustard.
Excellent recipe, thank you! As others have said, it has the perfect ratios! I add fresh ground pepper, a dash of sugar or honey, and a splash of good old wors.
Can you save this dressing? How long in fridge?
You can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
It sounds very do-able. However, I would like to take your suggestion to substitute mayonnaise for the raw egg yolk. How much mayo would I use in the above recipe?
Soooo. My journey for the perfect Caesar dressing is now over. I’ve tried many; I’ve been left crying, underwhelmed and PO’d. I made one today, by that shoeless royalty woman on the food network, who shall remain nameless. Absolutely hideous recipe. So salty and too much lemon juice, not enough garlic, too much anchovie umami. Horrid. When I saw 2 tsp of salt in addition to the anchovies, I should’ve been wary and went by instinct to omit. It sat in fridge for several hours, it got worse; I tasted again and just threw it out. There was no salvaging it. I always follow new recipes to a T, then tweak if I decide to make again. Such a waste of ingredients! Stumbled here after scouring internet for a a recipe as needed it for tomorrow. Caesar dressing nirvana is accomplished with this one! Made this as written, it is just how I like my Caesar dressing: garlicky with a bite, anchovie umami. Perfection. I will definitely make this again; I may add a tad of mustard powder, a pinch of sugar, maybe another small garlic clove, some freshly ground black pepper. Or not. It’s that good as is. But that’s how I roll. Oh, for yolks, I pasteurized to 140 degrees, 3.5 mins on the stove. That was the only thing I did differently from recipe. Saved this one to my faves. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creation.
Not ready to fix this but I do know from having the matrede from essex hous ny teach me how to make it….It’s spot on
Trying this tonight. Looks perfect, lost my last recipe.
Ppl need to get over anchovies. They are essential to this recipe and not fishy.
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe ❤️ I have a question. Why there are some recipes of this dressing that add Worcestershire sauce it makes it look too dark? Is ok to do it that way?
Skip the Worcestshire- Not needed really
Just made and it’s delicious!! I added zest of lemon to use all of the lemon and a few more garlics just to use up what I had then followed the rest to a T and it is just amazing!! Such fresh, clean flavors. This one is a keeper. It it took minutes to whip all up.
Absolutely delicious, I love Ceasars dressing, don’t eat it alot cause you can’t find many restaurants unless it’s fine dining, that even know how to make it.This is fine dining recipe, thank you!!!!! Ps: must use anchovies, won’t taste the same without
Fabulous dressing, and so easy to make. I’ll never use store bought dressing again… it’s always so sweet. This is a perfect balance of flavours with tangy, cheesy goodness. Thanks so much
You’re welcome! The homemade version always turns out to be the best!