caesar salad dressing

Recipe video above. This homemade Caesar Salad Dressing recipe will rival that of any great restaurant! Anchovy is key to proper flavour in the dressing - every self respecting restaurant uses it, so if you&#039;ve had Caesar Salad out and loved it, you&#039;ve eaten anchovies!Add chicken to make a meal, or serve it straight up the classic way.

Caesar Salad - with homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

mayonnaise ((Hellman's

garlic (, finely minced (use garlic press, if you can))

anchovy

lemon juice

Dijon mustard

Worcestershire sauce

cheese cheese

tsp salt

tsp Black pepper

white bread

garlic (,

olive oil

eggs (, cooked

/ 1lb chicken breast

tsp EACH salt and pepper

Whizz all ingredients in food processor until smooth, starting with 3 tbsp milk.

Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired, and use milk to get the dressing to the desired consistency. (Note 6)

Set aside for 20 minutes+ to allow flavours to develop.

Dressing

Place bacon into a cold skillet (no oil), then turn onto medium high. Cook until golden, turn, cook other side until golden. Remove onto paper towels, cool, then chop.

Bacon

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.

Toast bread in the toaster for 1 minute (or oven for 2 minutes each side) until surface is dried but not browned.,

Rub both sides of each piece of bread with the cut side of the garlic (Note 7).

Remove crust from bread (optional) and cut into cubes - around 1.5 cups. Drizzle with 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt, then bake until golden, shaking the tray once. Sandwich bread will take around 7 minutes, sourdough and similar breads take 12 - 15 min.

Garlic Croutons

Place lettuce in bowl with 1/2 the Dressing. Toss well, taste, then decide if you want more Dressing.

Transfer to serving bowl. (Top with chicken and egg if using) Scatter over with bacon and croutons. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve!

Assemble

Eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Place over medium high heat and bring to simmer. Once the water is simmering, turn down to medium (gentle simmer) and cook for 3 min (for soft centres), 4 min for firm yolks and 6 min for hard boiled. Remove eggs, run under cold water for 15 sec then leave submerged in a bowl of cold tap water for 5 min. Peel then set aside. (Note 6)

Chicken: Either pound the chicken to about 1.2cm/ 1/2&quot; even thickness, or slice each breast in half horizontally. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Use bacon fat remaining in skillet. Cook first side for 5 min, turn then cook the other side for 2 min. Remove, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 min. Cut into slices.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS - Chicken &amp; Egg

This Caesar salad dressing recipe is insanely creamy and savory! After trying homemade, you'll ditch the store-bought bottle for good.

Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe!

garlic

Parmesan cheese, finely grated

lemon juice (1/2 lemon)

mayonnaise

Greek yogurt

anchovy paste (optional but recommended)

salt

black pepper

Grate the garlic, or finely mince it. Grate the Parmesan cheese as finely as possible (it&#8217;s helpful to use a microplane or the fine holes on a grater). Juice the lemon.

Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Store refrigerated (keeps at least 1 week).

This easy Caesar dressing recipe yields classic Caesar flavor. This simple mayonnaise-based recipe is anchovy-free as long as you choose your Worcestershire sauce carefully (see recipe note). Recipe yields about 3/4 cup, enough for 6 side salads.

Easy Caesar Dressing

garlic clove, minced

lemon juice,

Worcestershire sauce*,

Parmesan cheese

water

black pepper,

In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Stir to combine.

Stir in the Parmesan, followed by the water. Season generously with black pepper, to taste. I usually think the dressing tastes just right, but if you&#8217;d prefer a more bold dressing, add another 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or for more zippy dressing, add up to 1 teaspoon additional lemon juice. Serve as desired.

I tried it with vegan mayo - it's delicious!! I used it with romaine lettuce and roasted garlic chickpeas :)

Hi Anne,

I made this with Just Mayo (vegan) and it works great. I expect Hellman's vegan would work, too.

Wow, this is almost exactly the same as the recipe my daughter gave me (and I make it all the time) - we aren't vegetarians or vegan, so we don't worry about which brands we use.  We use a bit of milk instead of water, and don't put in the mustard, but I'll give that a try.  

Everyone should try this - it's delicious.

This Caesar dressing is spot on, Kate! To my palate, Cardini's tastes different than it did a few years ago, so I'm super happy to have such a tasty new dressing. I love your recipes, and have shared your website with many friends.

Another stunner of a recipe!  Thanks Cookie and Kate!  By the way, I used vegan mayo and it was divine!

No oil?  ThIs is basically the recipe I use. I do add an extra garlic clove  and more lemon juice. If you don't add the Worcestershire sauce it is vegetarian.

Absolutely delicious Ceasers dressing.  So easy to make and so yummy! Pam

I made this recipe exactly as written and my husband and I absolutely loved it! I make salads almost daily and this is my new “go to” recipe for vegetarian Caesar dressing. Thanks for so many great recipes!

So easy, so goooooood... honestly, jackpot

This dressing is AMAZING, in taste and in ease of preparation.  I may never buy Caesar dressing again.  Wouldn't change anything!

I followed this exactly and it was fast, easy and tasted great. My husband complimented it and said it has fresh flavor &amp; just better than any store bought we’ve tried. The second day I added a little water to thin slightly. Will be my new go to recipe for César dressing. Thank you.

Great recipe! My teenagers make it and love it!!! They say it taste just like the one in a fine restaurant!

Thank you for sharing!

Victoria, BC

Wow, this recipe for Caesar dressing is delicious and spot on.  I'm very excited about it since Caesar is the only bottled dressing I ever buy, preferring to make my own dressings.  Now I can make just the amount I need and I won't ever need to buy Caesar again. Win win!!  Thanks Kate!!!

This is delicious and so easy to whip up. I just eye balled the measurements and it was great. 
I used Hellman’s olive oil Mayo which worked great!  Thanks for such an easy, spot on recipe.

EXCELLENT RECIPE WITH GOOD PROPORTIONS THAT CAN BE EASILY ADJUSTED TO TASTE IF YOU WANT. HUSBAND RAVED ABOUT IT. SERIOUS YUM!

This dressing is creamy and tangy and is much better than any store-bought salad dressing I&#039;ve ever tasted.

CAESAR SALAD DRESSING WITHOUT ANCHOVIES

white miso paste (like this miso paste)

extra-virgin olive oil

mustard

Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper,

In a small food processor, blend together the dressing ingredients until smooth.

Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

Crisp, creamy, garlicky and loaded with flavour, this Whole30 Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken is perfect for a light yet filling lunch or dinner.

Whole30 Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

chicken breasts (approximately 4 medium-sized breasts))

garlic – finely chopped

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

freshly-cracked black pepper

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Romaine lettuce

In a bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and black pepper and toss everything to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 6 hours.

When ready to cook, preheat your Traeger Grill to 450F and let it run for 10 minutes with the grill door closed.

Lay the chicken along the edges of the grill grate where it gets hottest and cook until grill marks form, around 8 min. Flip the chicken and cook until grill marks form and the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reads 160F on a digital thermometer, approximately 6 more minutes.

Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

For the Chicken:

In a large salad bowl, combine the garlic, anchovies, egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and combined.

While whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until fully emulsified. It should be a painfully slow drizzle.

Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. Add the lettuce and toss to coat. Serve with sliced, grilled chicken.

For the Caesar Salad:

Homemade Caesar dressing is simple to make and can be done a few different ways: by hand, in a blender, in a food processor or by using an immersion blender. All methods are simple and quick. I particularly love doing this by hand and enjoy seeing little bits of the garlic and anchovy in the dressing.

Our Favorite Caesar Salad Dressing

anchovies

garlic cloves

parmesan cheese

neutral oil

Salt and fresh cracked black pepper

I made this for company last night and it was a huge hit! Goes really well with romaine and radicchio mix. Only changes were that I doubled the garlic and used a very light tasting olive oil for my neutral oil. The egg yolk makes the sauce  creamy  but doesn't overpower on the creamy like mayonnaise based dressing.

Thank you for the recipe. It worked well and was quite simple. I will make it again, however I found the lemon and garlic too sharp and will next time use half the amount of garlic and sub cider vinegar for the lemon juice.

This caesar dressing is so easy and so delicious! And no mayo!

I teach nutrition classes.  This is hands-down the BEST Caesar dressing recipe I've ever found.  It is fresh, zingy in just the right amount, and the perfect weight for romaine lettuce.  The anchovies absolutely make the chemistry of this dressing work perfectly--so if you think you hate anchovies, you will marvel at how the anchovies transform into a magical ingredient in this recipe, which makes it work so well. If you make this recipe, you'll never buy commercially bottled Caesar dressing again!

Your homemade Cesar dressing is delicious. Best one I’ve ever tasted. I used anchovy paste.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaTiGN6POlQ

How to make our favorite creamy Caesar salad dressing with very little fuss. Make this by hand, in a blender, in a food processor or by using an immersion blender.

Our Favorite Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

This easy Caesar dressing recipe yields classic Caesar flavor. This simple mayonnaise-based recipe is anchovy-free as long as you choose your Worcestershire sauce carefully (see recipe note). Recipe yields about 3/4 cup, enough for 6 side salads (use 10 ounces romaine lettuce).

I've been looking for a great Caesar dressing that didn't make me deal with anchovies - this was perfect - delicious!!  Served with romaine, extra warm, and croutons made in the air fryer.  Yum.

Just made it for first time. Didn’t have Worcestershire sauce so subbed with light soy, worked a treat and my wife loved it. 
Making a Caesar to go with wild caught barramundi ( live in Queensland Australia)was a last minute decision so glad I found this on net. Added chopped smoked New Zealand salmon for an interesting touch.

Do you need The Worcestershire sauce and the Parmesan?

This was so good and really easy to make - Thanks!!

Never buying caesar in a bottle again! Soooo easy and my family devoured the simple kale salad I made to go with it. I used Vegannaise and it came out delicious!!!

I used black pepper and garlic mixture ( available in a jar ) instead of the clove of real garlic and separate pepper-but everything else as per recipe . 
Outstanding - definitely more than the sum of its parts 
Served with a salad of chicken breast , smoked bacon, green beans, croutons and new potatoes and lettuce/leaves (?caesar:nicoise)
Delicious

This is the best caesar salad dressing I’ve ever had. Excellent

Easy quick and delicious recipe , thanks for sharing !

I made it yesterday with Follow Your Heart Soy- free Vegenaise and it was delicious!

Love, loved this recipe.  So quick &amp; easy.  I did use anchovies because we like them also.  Question about the thickness.  Is it supposed to be vy thick or can I thin it our w/something?

OMG, Kate, this is even better than the dressing at my favorite vegetarian restaurant!!!  I found a great substitute for Worcestershire sauce on "A Couple Cooks." I always mean to pick up a
vegan version and always forget.  I had a crusty baguette for the croutons.  They were perfect and easier on the teeth than what I get out. You saved me $10 today from what the restaurant charges and my (your) salad was sooo much better.  Thanks for helping me to make my favorite salad at home whenever the craving strikes!!

This dressing is delicious and easy to make.

This dressing was delicious and will become part of my list of recipes.  Thank you!

This is a millions times better than storebought! And it was so simple to make! Thank you!

I was out of bottled dressing &amp; tried this recipe. It was simple and tastes terrific. No raw egg, which makes it that much better!! 
Thanks for posting!

This is a delicious, elevated-tasting Caesar dressing without the fuss of anchovies and egg yolks. I can whip it up in 5 minutes and I mix it in a mason jar so just one dish plus a spoon needed! It is SO much better than the bottled stuff. I am admittedly heavy-handed with the ingredients but we like bold flavors. 10/10 dressing.

Made this Caesar salad dressing yesterday to serve with our fondue.  It was great!  I used to make the dressing the old fashioned way with oil and egg.  Very pleased with how easy this was. Thank you!

WOW!! I recently came back from Mexico where I ate several caesar salads all made table side with the original caesar salad recipe that was created in Tijuana. I was really wanting that incredible flavor again that you just can’t get out of the store bought caesar dressing. I was a little skeptical because in Mexico they always used anchovies filets and that’s just not something I have on hand. I followed the recipe exactly and was blown away!!! It tastes exactly like having a table-side made caesar salad! Absolutely incredible and so so tasty. Thank you for the amazing recipe!!

Thank you for this delicious and quick dressing. I was a little apprehensive to do a dressing with Mayo instead of egg yolks but this was very impressive! I did add an extra teaspoon of Worcestershire and of lemon juice. I also added some crushed red pepper for a little extra spice. Again this recipe is perfect!!

Made this and forgot the garlic by accident but it was still amazing! My husband, who only eats Caesar salad, couldn’t tell it wasn’t store bought! Thank you for an amazing recipe!!!

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Watch how to make Caesar dressing with this short video! This easy Caesar dressing recipe yields classic Caesar flavor. 

Mein Caesar Salad Rezept sowie das Dressing kannst du einfach selber machen. Das leckere Caesar Dressing ohne Ei und ohne Sardellen ist schnell gemacht.

Caesar Salad Rezept - Dressing ohne Ei und Sardellen

großer Römersalat (oder 2-3 Minis)

g Parmesan

100 g Weißbrot (Ciabatta, Baguette oder Toastbrot)

- 2 Zehen Knoblauch

g Mayonnaise * (oder Salatcreme)

g Naturjoghurt

TL Dijon-Senf * (alternativ normaler Senf)

TL Zitronensaft

Zehe Knoblauch

etwas Pfeffer

Den Salat in grobe Stücke schneiden, gründlich waschen und im Sieb abtropfen lassen.

Den Parmesan reiben oder hobeln.

Für das Dressing Naturjoghurt, Mayonnaise und Senf in eine kleine Schüssel geben. Zitrone (2 TL Saft) und Knoblauchzehe pressen. Zusammen mit etwas frisch gemahlenem Pfeffer hinzugeben. Alles gut miteinander verrühren und kurz ziehen lassen.

Das Weißbrot in Würfel schneiden. In einer Pfanne etwas Öl erhitzen und die Brotwürfel bei mittlerer Hitze zu knusprig braunen Crouton anrösten. Dazu gebe ich noch 1 – 2 Zehen Knoblauch. Je nachdem wieviel Öl das Brot aufsaugt, kippe ich noch etwas Öl nach.

Salat in eine Schüssel geben und gut mit dem Dressing vermengen. Die Hälfte des Parmesans dazugeben. Den Salat auf zwei Portionen verteilen und die knusprigen Knoblauch-Croutons sowie den restlichen Parmesan darüber geben.

This restaurant-style recipe for creamy classic Caesar salad dressing is made with raw egg yolk to emulsify the oil into the dressing. The results are a thick and creamy Caesar salad dressing that is tangy and lemony. It has bold garlic, Parmesan and anchovy flavors with a thick aioli-like texture.

Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

anchovy anchovy paste

garlic,

avocado oil oil

Parmesan cheese,

salt,

pepper

Combine anchovies, egg yolk, garlic, lemon, Dijon and Worcestershire in a blending jar, blender or mini prep. Puree with immersion blender, blender or mini prep.

Add avocado oil and olive oil and puree until thick and completely combined.

Add in ½ c Parmesan cheese and salt and puree. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

I love being able to make homemade salad dressings because you can use healthier, less-processed ingredients.  This dressing is delicious!  Adding Worcestershire sauce gives it a great flavor.

I've never made my own Caesar dressing but I'm so excited to try it now! I love a good Caesar salad, especially once the weather starts to get warmer. Thanks for sharing!

Hey there! I wanted to drop by and give a quick shout-out to your post on Caesar salad dressing. Your recipe is an absolute game-changer! The combination of flavors in the dressing is simply divine, and it adds a delightful tanginess to the salad. I appreciate how your instructions are clear and concise, making it super easy to recreate this dressing at home. It will definitely become a staple in my kitchen, and I can't thank you enough for sharing this gem. Keep up the fantastic work!

You can't beat a homemade dressing. So creamy and delicious.

I made this dressing and the Caesar salad and it was delicious. The dressing came out perfectly using my 35 year old Osterizer blender! 

Way too much oil. Had to use other echoes to try to balance it out a little

I was wrong about too much oil- I hadn't mixed it well enough!

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This creamy classic Caesar salad dressing is made with egg yolk to emulsify the oil into the dressing. The results are a thick and creamy Caesar salad dressing that is tangy and lemony. It has bold garlic, Parmesan and anchovy flavors with a thick aioli-like texture.

Caesar Salad Dressing {Restaurant Style}

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing makes a huge impact in this Classic Caesar Salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, nutty Parmesan, and of course, the original savory dressing that is so much better than the bottled kind you get at the store!

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

garlic (finely

coddled egg

dijon mustard

Tablespoons red wine or apple cider vinegar

Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)

bread

Salt & pepper (to taste)

lettuce

Parmesan cheese (shaved

In a large bowl, combine the mashed garlic, anchovies, coddled eggs, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, and vinegar until smooth.  While whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in the olive oil over at least 2 minutes to emulsify.  When the dressing begins to thicken, whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese.

Store any unused dressing in an glass jar with a tight fitting lid and use within 3 to 4 days.

Caesar Dressing Preparation

Wash and drain the lettuce, then pat it dry with paper towels to absorb any moisture.  Cut or tear the leaves into bite-size pieces and refrigerate ahead of time so the leaves are chilled and crisp.

In a large salad bowl, add the romaine lettuce and 1/3 of the prepared Caesar Salad Dressing, tossing until well coated, and adding more dressing from there to taste.

Add the shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, and more freshly ground pepper, then lightly toss again and serve immediately!

Salad Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Dice the bread into 3/4-inch cubes.

Toss the diced bread with the minced garlic and enough olive oil to coat, but not drench, each cube of bread.  Sprinkle lightly with salt and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, shaking the pan halfway through baking to make sure the croutons toast evenly. Remove from oven and cool completely before adding to your caesar salad.

Crouton Preparation

I would think if it was too tangy you might cut back on the amount used.

This is a pretty authentic recipe. I would add that one of the essentials for making a great Caesar salad is a wooden salad bowl that has been rubbed with a clove of garlic. After repeated uses the garlic actually seasons the wood bowl and contributes a lot to the flavor of the finished salad.

I just made your homemade Caesar salad dressing and it is WAY too tangy for our taste.  Is there a way I can cut it to make it less tangy in the recipe I just made it do I have to start over?

Homemade dressing is always better! And "YAY"! for anchovies!!! So many recipes I see don't include them and it's a "must" for Caesar dressing IMO!!!

This is my husband's favorite salad! I need to try your recipe using a coddled egg!

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