Best Homemade Caesar Dressing
from kristineskitchenblog.com
This Caesar dressing recipe makes the best Caesar salad dressing! It's rich, creamy, tangy and garlicky, so much better than store-bought! Use it to make a Caesar salad or chicken Caesar wrap.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 147kcal
- 2 small cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
- ½ cup good quality mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ teaspoon anchovy paste optional
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Place the minced garlic in the bottom of a medium bowl. Pour the salt onto the garlic and use the back of a small spoon to mash the garlic and salt together into a paste.
Add the mayonnaise, olive oil, freshly grated Parmesan, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste (if using), and black pepper. Whisk until fully combined.
Taste and add more salt and/or pepper, if needed. If the dressing is too thick, whisk in a little water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Stir it again to make sure everything is well combined before using.
- Dressing recipe makes a little over 3/4 cup.
Serving: 1/8 recipe | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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