Description
This Caesar salad dressing is creamy, tangy, and packed with umami flavor, made with garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for tossing with romaine lettuce and croutons.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (or 2 anchovy fillets, minced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, and pepper, and whisk until well combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- If you’re wary of anchovies, the anchovy paste adds depth without fishiness and is essential for classic Caesar flavor.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best texture and flavor.
- This dressing pairs wonderfully with crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
