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Caesar Dressing

Homemade rich and creamy Caesar dressing. It's perfectly balanced, not overly fishy, or garlicky, and once you make it you'll never buy store-bought Caesar dressing ever again!
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By: Diana Last updated on December 18, 2024

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Homemade rich and creamy Caesar dressing. It’s perfectly balanced, not overly fishy, or garlicky, and once you try it you’ll never buy store-bought Caesar dressing ever again!

Caesar dressing in a small Weck jar


Caesar dressing is so versatile, you can keep it authentic, make it using the easy shortcut way, or keep it vegetarian. In this post, I’ve included the recipe for my Caesar dressing and explained how you can change the recipe to suit your preference.

This dressing is so easy to make, and the result is incredible! Smooth, flavorful, and delicious Caesar dressing that can go in more than just in the classic Caesar salad (which happens to be America’s favorite salad), but it can also go in sandwiches, wraps, canapes, and pasta.

Most people opt for store-bought bottles of Caesar dressing, but the truth is, making your own homemade dressing is so easy, much healthier, and cheaper than store-bought. The authentic Caesar is made with raw egg yolks that are emulsified with oil, but my version here is simple as it’s made with ready-made mayonnaise. So no raw eggs here!

And if for some reason you want to ditch that jar of mayonnaise, no problem, just use yogurt instead! And you’ll end up with a lighter version of Caesar dressing that is equally as delicious.

A small Weck jar with Caesar dressing on a ceramic white tray, and a spoon

Ingredients Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make this dressing:

Caesar Dressing Ingredients
  • Mayonnaise – You can either use just mayonnaise or a mix of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Try my 5-minute homemade mayonnaise, it’s so easy to make and tastes much better than the store-bought stuff!
  • Anchovies – I normally use anchovy fillets as they result in a better flavor, but anchovy paste is also great. If you’re not a fan of anchovies, then you can substitute the fish with Worcestershire sauce. For a vegetarian version, leave the anchovies out.
  • Parmigiano Reggiano – High-quality cheese is what will take this dressing to the next level. Try to find cheese that is labeled as Parmigiano Reggiano rather than just Parmesan.

How to Make The Best Caesar Dressing

The idea is to whisk everything together, so if you’re using anchovy fillets you can either mash them separately and add them to the mixture or blend everything in a food processor (I don’t recommend using a blender).

If you’re using anchovy paste, then there’s no point in using a food processor (but make sure to crush the garlic cloves). Just whisk everything together in a bowl, and your Caesar dressing is ready to be enjoyed.

Blending Caesar dressing in a food processor

The Caesar dressing will keep in the fridge if stored in a sealed bottle, jar, or container for up to a week. Serve it over a classic Caesar Salad, chicken Caesar salad, grilled Caesar salad, or a Caesar pasta salad (chicken is optional).

Caesar dressing in a Caesar salad and crunchy croutons

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Homemade Caesar Dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Author: Diana
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Homemade rich and creamy Caesar dressing. It's perfectly balanced, not overly fishy, or garlicky, and once you make it you'll never buy store-bought Caesar dressing ever again!
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Homemade rich and creamy Caesar dressing. It's perfectly balanced, not overly fishy, or garlicky, and once you make it you'll never buy store-bought Caesar dressing ever again!

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients 

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 anchovy fillets minced then mashed
  • 2 cloves garlic mashed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions 

  • If using anchovy paste, then whisk everything in a bowl until well combined. If using anchovy fillets, then place all of the ingredients in a food processor.
  • Blend until you get a creamy and smooth Caesar dressing.

Notes:

  • Store homemade Caesar dressing in a sealed container, jar, or bottle for up to a week.
  • You can either use mayonnaise or a mix of mayo and Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • I normally use anchovy fillets as they result in a better flavor, but anchovy paste is also great. Use two teaspoons. If you’re not a fan of anchovies, then you can substitute the fish with 1-2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce. For a vegetarian version, leave the anchovies out.
  • High-quality cheese is what will take this dressing to the next level. Try to find cheese that is labeled as Parmigiano Reggiano rather than just Parmesan.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 213kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 645mg, Potassium: 10mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 51IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. S. Gabor says

    Posted on 9/5/24 at 00:47

    5 stars
    Start to finish, recipe took about ten minutes to make. This is a terrific Cesar dressing. I’m 75 and I will never buy another bottled Cesar dressing.

    Love it

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    • Little Sunny Kitchen says

      Posted on 9/5/24 at 15:43

      Amazing! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and for the 5-star review!

      Reply
  2. Roseann says

    Posted on 3/21/24 at 17:38

    How much do I put in if I use Worcester sauce

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    • Little Sunny Kitchen says

      Posted on 3/22/24 at 22:55

      Hi Roseann! Great question! I added details to the recipe card. You should 1-2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce to replace the anchovy filets in this recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
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