Description
This bold and creamy Classic Homemade Caesar Dressing is your go-to for elevating salads, sandwiches, and even roasted veggies. It’s made from real ingredients—garlic, anchovy, lemon, and Parmesan—with no shortcuts and no blender needed. If you’re searching for a quick lunch idea, an easy dinner upgrade, or a healthy snack spread, this easy recipe packs punchy flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 garlic cloves
4 anchovy fillets
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Pinch of salt (for garlic paste)
Instructions
1. Smash garlic and anchovy into a paste with salt.
2. Transfer paste to bowl and whisk in egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
4. Stir in Worcestershire, Parmesan, and black pepper.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Let dressing rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients to help the emulsion come together.
Don’t substitute bottled lemon juice—fresh really makes the difference.
If your dressing breaks, whisk in a few drops of warm water to bring it back together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisk
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: caesar dressing, salad dressing, homemade caesar