My Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe saves money while enjoying a delicious salad dressing. It is so easy to make and you can enjoy a Caesar salad at home for a quick meal or side dish. You can easily add chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.

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If you enjoy making easy salad recipes then you need to make this Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing. The ingredients are simple and taste better than the store-bought dressing.

You may also love this Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing or Southwest Salad Dressing Recipe to top your favorite salads.

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Why We Love This Recipe

This is the Best Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe. It has amazing flavor and you know exactly the ingredients that are added to make this homemade dressing.

Use this homemade sauce to top your favorite green salad or you can even use it as a chicken marinade.

Ingredients

Ingredients: crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, shaved parmesan, garlic, anchovies, and an egg yolk, all arranged on a white wood surface.

Dressing Ingredients

  • Anchovy fillets
  • Minced Garlic
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Raw Egg Yolk
  • Lemon Juice
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Grated Parmesan – You can also use Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)

Salad Ingredients

  • Croutons
  • Romaine Hearts, leaves separated and chopped
  • Shaved Parmesan Cheese

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Variations Ideas

  • Creamy Texture – For a creamy dressing texture, add in mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt. We really like a creamy Caesar dressing.
  • Salad Variations – We used romaine lettuce for this recipe, but you can also make a Kale Caesar Salad.

Step-by-Step Instructions

A food processor containing a fresh egg yolk, anchovies, minced garlic, and mustard, ready to be blended on a white wooden surface.

Step 1 – In a blender or food processor, add drained anchovy fillets, garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and mustard. Pulse until liquified. Leave running and slowly add olive oil, and then vegetable oil through the liquid feed. This should produce a thick dressing.

Grated parmesan cheese is being added to a smooth, yellow creamy mixture in a food processor, sitting on a white wooden background with a black and white patterned towel.

Step 2 – Add in grated Parmesan and pulse to blend. Add salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use

How to Make Caesar Salad

Fresh, chopped romaine lettuce in a large wooden bowl, with a food processor filled with creamy yellow dressing and small bowls of parmesan and croutons nearby on a white wood surface.

Step 1 – Place the lettuce in a large bowl.

Fresh romaine lettuce leaves in a wooden bowl, tossed with a creamy yellow dressing, with a food processor and small prep bowls in the background.

Step 2 – Drizzle with the desired amount of good Caesar dressing recipe and toss until well coated. Easy! Sprinkle the top with shaved Parmesan, croutons, and black pepper.

Recipe Tips

  • Combining Ingredients – For the best results, we recommend combining the ingredients in a food processor. This helps to ensure that all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Serving – Feel free to top your salad with the homemade dressing when serving. But we like to serve on the side so everyone can add as much as they prefer.
  • Umami Flavors – For the best Caesar salad dressing, make sure to add in the Anchovy fillets. It gives it the best umami flavors.
A large wooden bowl filled with fresh romaine lettuce, topped with crunchy golden croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of black pepper, with a blender and small prep bowls in the background.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. If stored properly, the dressing will last about 1 week.

A decorative glass bowl filled with creamy Caesar Salad Dressing, served alongside a large wooden bowl of fresh romaine lettuce with white kitchen canisters in the background.

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Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

5 from 8 votes
This caesar salad dressing recipe isn’t very hard. In fact it is very easy to make to make a delicious ceasar salad. Add chicken and you have a complete meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Cuisine American
Course Sauces
Calories 60
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 3 Anchovy fillets
  • 1 tbsp minced Garlic
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ½ tsp Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cup Croutons
  • 3 romaine hearts (leaves separated and chopped)
  • ¼ cup shaved Parmesan

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Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, add drained anchovy fillets, garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, Worcestershire and mustard.
  • Pulse until liquified.
  • Leave running and slowly add olive oil and then vegetable oil through the liquid feed.
  • This should produce a thick dressing.
  • Add in grated Parmesan and pulse to blend.
  • Add salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice to taste.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place the lettuce in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Sprinkle top with shaved Parmesan, croutons and black pepper.

Recipe Notes

You are going to love this homemade Ceasar dressing recipe!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 60kcal, Carbohydrates 2g, Protein 1g, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 9mg, Sodium 38mg, Potassium 39mg, Vitamin A 1250IU, Vitamin C 1.1mg, Calcium 20mg, Iron 0.3mg

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Hi, I’m Carrie Barnard — a professional food blogger with over 14 years of experience helping busy families make dinner fast, easy, and affordable.

At Eating on a Dime, I share simple, budget-friendly recipes that are tested in my own kitchen and approved by my 8 kids. With millions of readers each month, I’m here to help you cook real food for real families — without the stress.

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  1. maureen says:

    Can anchovy paste be substituted for filets, and If so, how much? Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    1. Carrie Barnard says:

      I think you could. I would do 1 1/2 teaspoon of anchovy paste to substitute the 3 anchovy filets.

      Reply
  2. Karen says:

    5 stars
    How long will it last in the fridge?

    Reply
    1. Carrie Barnard says:

      About 3 days in the fridge.

      Reply
  3. Donna says:

    How long does this last for in the fridge ?

    Reply