This Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe is creamy, tangy, and packed with the classic flavors you love from restaurant-style Caesar salad. Made with simple ingredients, this homemade dressing comes together quickly and tastes even better than store-bought versions.
We love making this dressing at home because it’s easy to customize, costs less than bottled dressing, and works on everything from salads to wraps and chicken.
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.
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
Dressing Ingredients
- Anchovy Fillets – Adds the classic savory flavor that Caesar dressing is known for.
- Minced Garlic – Fresh garlic adds bold flavor and depth.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Enhances the rich, umami flavor of the dressing.
- Raw Egg Yolk – Helps create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Lemon Juice – Adds brightness and balances the richness of the dressing.
- Dijon Mustard – Adds tangy flavor and helps emulsify the dressing.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Provides richness and authentic flavor.
- Vegetable Oil – Creates a smooth consistency without overpowering the dressing.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese – Adds a salty, nutty flavor. Parmigiano Reggiano is a great substitute.
- Salt and Black Pepper – Add to taste to enhance all the flavors.
Salad Ingredients
- Croutons – Adds the perfect crunch and texture to the salad.
- Romaine Hearts – Crisp romaine lettuce is the traditional base for Caesar salad.
- Shaved Parmesan Cheese – Adds extra flavor and a beautiful finishing touch.
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How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing
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.
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
Step 1 – Place the lettuce in a large bowl.
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.
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.
Ways to Use Caesar Dressing
- Caesar salad
- Chicken Caesar wraps
- Sandwich spread
- Vegetable dip
- Pasta salad dressing
- Chicken marinade
- Drizzled over roasted vegetables
- Caesar pasta salad
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.
FAQs
Yes, but anchovies provide the traditional Caesar flavor. You can substitute additional Worcestershire sauce if needed.
Use pasteurized eggs if you’re concerned about consuming raw eggs.
Continue blending while slowly adding the oil to help emulsify the dressing.
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Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
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 3 anchovy fillets, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- Pulse until liquified.
- With the blender running, slowly add ¼ cup olive oil followed by ½ cup vegetable oil through the feed tube. Continue blending until a thick dressing forms.
- This should produce a thick dressing.
- Add ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese and pulse until combined.
- Add salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place 3 chopped romaine hearts in a large serving bowl.
- Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss until well coated.
- Top with ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese, 2 cups croutons, and freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Can anchovy paste be substituted for filets, and If so, how much? Can’t wait to try this!
I think you could. I would do 1 1/2 teaspoon of anchovy paste to substitute the 3 anchovy filets.
How long will it last in the fridge?
About 3 days in the fridge.
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