This is an unbelievable, restaurant-quality, creamy Caesar salad dressing that will make you swear off of anything store-bought again. Great for your classic Caesar salad, or as a dip for all kinds of veggies. Will NOT disappoint! To serve, toss with chopped romaine in a salad bowl and shave Parmesan cheese on top of salad; season with salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

The Last Caesar Salad Recipe You'll Ever Need

anchovy fillets

garlic, chopped,

mayonnaise

Parmesan cheese

half-and-half

lemon juice

Dijon mustard

Worcestershire sauce

Combine anchovy fillets with garlic in a food processor and pulse several times to form a paste. Process mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, half-and-half, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce with anchovy mixture until dressing is creamy. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more before serving.


This is indeed a very fine recipe for Caesar dressing.  I decided to make only half the recipe so this won't last long for us, but when I have company over the next time, I'll be making it again!  I used 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste rather than the fillet but otherwise followed the recipe exactly (1/2 teaspoon paste=1 anchovy fillet).  I chopped up a little lettuce to stage a photo for this, thinking that I'd scrape off the dressing and save the salad for dinner.  Silly!  I ate that salad in no time flat!  I know my hubby will love this, too!  Thanks for a great recipe!

This makes a nice thick dressing. Add a little more fluid for less thick. I added about double the lemon juice, a dash of hot sauce, and extra pepper. Perfect on some romaine salad with a chopped tomato and cucumber. I would give this 5 stars, but I thought the dressing was a touch thick and it needs slight adjustments on the ratios.

I just made this with my 10-year old son who is obsessed with Caesar salad.  He just returned from a cruise where he's had it twice a day!  We haven't had it for dinner yet but the finished product we've just refrigerated is EXCELLENT!  I always believe in doing a recipe as its written but I had whipping cream instead of half-and-half and used that.  I also used low-fat mayo as that's what I had.  My other son said there were so many flavors that came out when he tasted it.  We're looking forward to dinner tonight with lasagna to go with it!  Thanks for the dressing recipe!

8.16.16  I processed this in my mini chopper that came with my Cuisinart®  immersion blender.  I never buy anchovy filets, but I understand the importance of that flavor in a caesar salad.  I put all ingredients in my mini chopper, using 1 tsp of anchovy paste, and in no time at all I had some of the best homemade caesar salad dressing I've ever made.  Don't tell anybody how easy this is to make,  they'd never believe it!   Excellent dressing going into my Favorites file.

This is incredibly good salad dressing! My husband and I eat quite a lot of Caesar salad, so I doubled the recipe and it fits perfectly in a 1 quart mason jar! Other than the fact that I doubled the recipe, I made no changes.

If you like Caesar salad, you definitely don't want to pass this one by!!

I used 1 tsp anchovy paste instead of the fillets (1/2 tsp per filet) because that is what I had on hand  but other wise followed the recipe to the letter.  VERY GOOD and so easy.  Thanks so much.

Great dressing and easy to make. I too used anchovy paste. Instead of using this on a more traditional Caesar Salad I used it on a pasta salad as that's my daughter's favorite. Bowtie pasta, cherry tomatoes from my garden, yellow and green zucchini, green, red and yellow peppers and black olives. Delish. I made the full recipe and it just about filled that cruet that comes with "good seasonings" salad dressing.

Wonderfully delicious! I halved the recipe, but made no other changes. So simple, yet so good...a definite keeper~YUM! Thanks for sharing. :)

This is a GREAT recipe. Instead of anchovies, I used fish sauce b/c that's what I had. Instead of garlic cloves, granulated garlic (dry).  Followed the recipe in prep the same. It makes a great amount, and keeps well. It's thick enough to be used as a dip also.  It's my go to! Thanks for posting!!

Awesome! Made as directed but didn't have half and half used whole milk instead.  Will try it with half and half next time but if it gets any better my head might explode.

I am now an addict to this dressing.  Prepare it as on a whim.

This is the first recipe that had good reviews on this site that was really bad for me. This is way too much mayonnaise. The dressing smells and tastes like fish flavored mayonnaise.

Excellent dressing, super easy to prepare!

Excellent recipe!!  I love garlic, so I used one very large clove and a medium sized clove.  Like a previous reviewer, I used anchovy past (as her conversion stated 1/2 t./fillet) and I am very partial to preserved lemons in place of lemon juice, so I diced the peel very finely, discarding the fruit.  I will definitely be making this again!!

This is very very good.  I only used 1 clove of garlic, 3 anchovy fillets and used skim milk in place of 1/2 and 1/2, it was so good my husband commented multiple times.  It's a keeper.  Thank you for sharing!

Wow great recipe.  Fast to pull together.  The dressing had sat in the fridge for several hours and was still smooth and I did not have to redo.  Will be making again.

First time I did a review. This is great dressing! I was in such a hurry to try it, I started it before realizing I didn't have any Worcestershire sauce. I know when I add it, it will be even more amazing!

Ever since making this i will NEVER buy another bottle of Caesar dressing. So easy to make!!! Has become my daily salad!!

I love this recipe is my new go to Dressing.  Absolutely amazing!  Thank you for sharing!!!

Absolutely delicious I’ve made this so many times, I don’t need the recipe anymore. I just kind of eyeball the ingredients according to my taste and don’t bother with the blender. I smash the anchovies with a fork and whisk everything together. It’s perfect every time. Thanks for yummy recipe.

I've made this dressing many times as written. I think this is the last Caesar Salad recipe I'll ever need.

Very easy and very good.  If I don't have the anchovy paste or anchovies, it is fine without them too.

This dressing is truly "The Bomb"! It is the one that will be my permanent go-to Caesar Salad dressing. It is important to use fresh garlic vs garlic in a jar or powdered.  The fresh garlic gives it that zing that is so good!

This has become a staple in our house. My husband, kids and I all love it, and I urge you not to be afraid of the anchovies; they MAKE this recipe. Use good, quality ingredients, then add your own bacon, croutons, lettuce and parmesan to make this a show-stopping salad. Great for home or a pot luck!

Love this. I use anchovy paste and whisk all the ingredients together and it’s perfect every time. No need to get out the food processor. Thanks for sharing!

This is the holy grail of dressings, I did not change a thing.

I have made this about 10 times in the last 2 months.  Love it!  The key is to use fresh lemons and fresh garlic (made it one time with processed garlic and lemon juice from a bottle and you can definitely tell the difference.)  I also use anchovy paste so that the anchovies don't go to waste (since we don't eat them).

Everyone of our friends just loved this. I think it's actually nicer to make a day ahead, the favors meld so beautifully.

I made this recipe just like it was stated and it was delicious! I will definitely make it again!

This was the easiest and most flavorful Caesar dressing I have ever made!!! Yum Yum Yum. Will never buy Caesar dressing ever again!! Loved it!!!!

I made this exactly to the recipe and it is by far the best Caesar salad dressing I have ever made! In fact, as I was tasting the deliciousness I wondered if anyone has tried this recipe tossed with pasta? It tastes like it would make a great Fettuccine Alfredo type dish. Actually, to be honest I did add an extra clove of garlic because I love garlic and 2 extra anchovies but other than that I followed it to the "t".

Made this for my daughter-in-law who is vegetarian and does cannot have anchovies - she loved it, will definitely make it again

Only changes: Used whole milk instead of half/half and three anchovy fillets - got rave reviews from my dinner guests

it's good - in fact it is the last caesar recipe I'll ever need.

Very good. I would add more sardines, garlic and lemon to make the flavors pop.

Quick easy and better than a famous steak house noted for their  salad in the Detroit metro area!

This recipe is extraordinary!  The first time I made it, I used reduced-fat mayo,  fat-free half &amp; half and bottled lemon juice.  It was still the best I'd ever tasted.  The second time, I used "full-strength" ingredients and fresh lemon juice and, quite frankly, I could not tell the difference.   And, in the interest of full disclosure, I do not measure precisely, so this recipe is, indeed, virtually fool-proof.

I made this, without the anchovies, only because I do not care for them. but I will never again buy a Caesar dressing ! This was FABULOUS! Thank-you!!!

Delicious! I subbed a teaspoon of anchovy paste for the two anchovies, and it turned out really well. Garlicky and good!

This is a wonderful dressing! I used my mini-processor to make this. I halved it and used anchovy paste (1/2 tsp) in place of the real thing and light cream instead of the half&amp;half.  A friend has asked me to bring a Caesar salad to a gathering, and I usually bring a bottled dressing. This is SO much better than any of the bottled stuff and takes just minutes to put together. If I'm asked again, I'll definitely make this. You won't be disappointed if you try this! Thanks for the great recipe!

This salad dressing is the absolute best I have tasted and the recipe has been requested many times.

This was a great recipe but I felt it was lacking something to my taste preference. A splash of white vinegar, extra garlic, black pepper and extra parm.....yum!! Without this it tasted too much like straight mayo but it was a great base since I've never made Caesar dressing before!

I like my Caesar dressing a little on the tart side, so I added a little more lemon juice.  Excellent recipe!  Best I have made.

We are caesar salad fans and we think this is the best caesar dressing recipe ever! Our daughter ate an entire head of lettuce with this dressing. :)

Oh boy.  I'm real picky about my Caesar dressing.  If it's too tangy, it can spoil my evening.  This dressing is perfect!  It does not bite back at all.  Thanks!

I usually make a clear Caesar dressing from scratch but was looking for a creamy dressing for a turkey wrap. This truly was the last Caesar salad dressing recipe I will ever need to find. Everyone truly enjoyed their meal.

Amazing!!!! Easy to make. Less than 15mins

To amp it up cook chicken with cajun seasoning to add to it.

Very good! My very picky Caesar snob grandson liked it! I didn't have anchovies on hand, so substituted fish sauce as another reader suggested. I think it might have been better with anchovies, but even with the fish sauce it was exceptional. Making it again, I would only use 1 Tb fish sauce  instead of the 2 Tb that I substituted. Thanks! I appreciate having the recipe, and I will definitely get anchovy paste so I have it handy in the future!

This is a very great Cesar recipe minus a couple of things. I really recommend adding a dash of hot sauce and 2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper, it really helps to add just that bit of extra kick.

This is great!! Not being an anchovy fan, the closest thing I had in my house was fish sauce. To compensate for the salt and sugar in the fish sauce, put in about half the worchestershire sauce. Still came out amazing! Yay!! Thank you for posting this :)

I did not use the anchovies since some of the guests don't like the taste. The dijon gives it a little kick, so I didn't miss the anchovy flavor. I would use a little less mayo next time. The dressing is very thick. I also added crumbled crisp bacon and chopped hard boiled egg to the salad. Received many compliments and will definitely make again.

Very easy to make.  Was wonderful as it was my first try at a salad dressing.

Loved this recipe!!! I’m thrilled when I can leave the oil out of any recipe!!!

Made exactly as directed.  Easy and very good--sooo much better than bottle dressing.

This is a fantastic creamy Caesar dressing. Used extra anchovies, a little less mayonnaise and yellow mustard as I didn't have Dijon. Thank you for posting this recipe.

I'm glad to have found this recipe.  Just the combination of flavors that I enjoy in a Caeser dressing.  I made it per the recipe less a substitution of milk/heavy cream at 3:1 since I didn't have any half-and-half around.
Outstanding over a bed of spinach with bacon bits and croutons.
Thanks!

Best Ceasar's salad dressing! How long will this last in the fridge?

Oh my goodness! I made this dressing exactly as written however my processor blades were not low enough to pulse and form a paste so instead I pureed all ingredients together to make sure it was smooth. 
My husband not only licked the bowl clean, he took salad to work for days with a smile. My new favorite dressing recipe. So very authentic!!!

This was excellent. Thanks for sharing.
Follow the exact directions.

Ohhhhh yes!!!  My whole family loves a Caesar Salad, and this dressing is better than most we've had at restaurants.  I didn't change anything except substituting evaporated milk for the half and half cream due to tummy issues.  You can throw some grilled chicken or shrimp on top for a complete meal.  Quick, affordable, and delicious!!

I had never purchased anchovies (didn't even know where to look in the store) before finding this recipe.  Now, anchovies are on my grocery list on a regular basis because family and friends love this recipe and request it often.  Made it exactly as shown.

Makes a very good Caesar salad dressing. Like others, used anchovy paste.

made with out anchovies, and it was excellent.  I feel better with this recipe than ones with raw egg.  everyone loved it.

I followed this recipe exactly because this recipe is the first time that I have made a salad dressing from scratch. I am in awe at how good it is. I made it the first time on Friday, it is now Sunday and I have already made it again and almost finished that batch. I will NEVER buy bottled dressing again. This recipe is definitely 5 stars. Thank You Moose's Mama

Excellent! Very creamy, not too strong on the anchovy flavor, perfect thickness. A little too much mustard, but I think that was my doing.

Excellent! I also used anchovy paste 1/2 teaspoon because that's what I had.Otherwise followed the recipe with light mayo,added another Tbls of lemon juice.salt and pepper to taste

Outstanding!  Makes a thick, flavorful dressing - everyone loved it!  I used low fat mayo, and fat free half and half

I added a teaspoon of black pepper and used grated grana padana in place of parmesan. Perfect for a chicken caesar wrap, but may be a little heavy for a salad if not used sparingly. I recommend going light when tossing it with greens. Instead of romaine, try lacinato kale sliced thin, or escarole. The bitterness of these greens really stands up to the richness of this luscious dressing. My go to creamy caesar!

Excellent well balanced dressing. I did use anchovy paste instead of fillets, 1 tsp, as that's what I had on hand and I always grate my garlic on a microplane grater to avoid pieces of garlic in the dressing. Will be making this often.

This is a wonderful recipe!  I followed it exactly other than I was guessing what two fillets were.  I bought a can of flat anchovies in olive oil and sea salt, the only thing available at my store.  It was a 2 oz can and I ended up using half of it which seemed to work out every well.

Yummy!! I went to the store to get Caesar salad fixings and didn’t like my options for bottled dressings, so I looked up a Caesar salad dressing recipe on AR and found this one. I purchased the few items I didn’t already have at home, then made it as written (I did buy the anchovies paste, instead of the filets), and let it sit for a day to let the flavors meld. I then had it with romaine, a little crumbled bacon, Caesar croutons &amp; some fresh cracked pepper &amp; it came out restaurant quality. Thank you for the recipe!!

This is my first time making homemade Cesar dressing. I followed the directions as written and did a taste test. I felt the mayo was too strong, so I added in another few dashes of Worcestershire sauce, a couple more chopped anchovies, and a wee bit more cider vinegar.  Much much better. I made up about six hours before serving and it was perfect, didn't thicken up like most homemade dressings do to the point of having to add more liquid, was perfect. It had great reviews at our dinner party, someone said it was the best they've every had.

Delicious! I didn't have any anchovies on hand, so I left them out, but next time I'll make sure to buy some. Very tasty and easy to make. Will be my go-to from now on!

Oh my gosh! I halved it and basically eyeballed the measurements and it came out fantastic! Even my husband gave it two thumbs up and that, my dears, is saying a lot! Thanks for posting the recipe.

It is the best!  Only substitution was anchovy paste instead of whole anchovies.

just NO! Ceasar salad dressing does NOt have 1/2 and 1/2 and mayo in it.  a

the last caesar salad recipe you'll ever need

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 1 hours, 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Author : Britt Brouwer

Ingredients

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the last caesar salad recipe you'll ever need

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 1 hours, 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Author : Britt Brouwer

Ingredients

Instructions

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