Caesar Salad Dressing

5 from 1 vote

Creamy caesar dressing is a salad classic for a reason; flavorful and full of umami, it makes every salad special. It also makes a fantastic dip for raw vegetables!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: tablespoons

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon's worth
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
3 garlic cloves minced
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and Worcestershire. Whisk to combine.
Add the anchovy paste, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir or whisk again to combine. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as desired. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

I like to use a microplane to grate the cheese, as the fine shred distributes nicely into the dressing.

If you can't find anchovy paste, you can simply substitute 3 or 4 anchovy filets from a can and mash them thoroughly with a fork before combining them with the remaining ingredients.

This dressing will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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