Name: Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Learn how to make a delicious and creamy Caesar salad dressing from scratch with this easy recipe. This homemade dressing is perfect for drizzling over a fresh Caesar salad or using as a dip for vegetables. Made with a blend of pantry staples and fresh ingredients, this dressing will elevate any salad to restaurant-quality.

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, minced
2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
Add the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve over a bed of romaine lettuce, croutons, and additional Parmesan cheese.

Interesting Facts

Caesar salad dressing is believed to have been created by an Italian-American chef named Caesar Cardini in the 1920s.

Traditionally, Caesar dressing is made with raw egg yolks, but this recipe uses mayonnaise as a safer alternative.

Anchovy fillets add a unique umami flavor to the dressing and are a key ingredient in authentic Caesar dressing.