Looking for a creamy, flavorful Caesar dressing, without the worry of raw eggs? This homemade Caesar dressing uses mayonnaise to create the perfect texture and taste you love, along with classic ingredients like garlic, anchovies, fresh Parmesan, and a bright splash of lemon. It comes together in minutes, is totally safe for everyone, and makes any Caesar salad taste restaurant-worthy. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought!
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Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
It may seem that there are a lot of ingredients for this creamy dressing, but they all come together very quickly.
Making the Caesar Dressing - Step-by-Step
- I started by adding the dressing ingredients to my blender.
- Then, I placed the top on the blender and puréed the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- I transferred the Caesar dressing to a container, covered the container, and refrigerated the dressing until I was ready to use it. It's that easy!
So skip the store-bought dressing and treat yourself to the creamy taste of homemade Caesar dressing. With just a handful of pantry staples and a few minutes, you can create the classic Caesar flavor everyone loves, right at home. Drizzle it over crisp romaine, use it as a dip, or spread it on sandwiches for an instant flavor upgrade. Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
The traditional Caesar dressing does contain raw eggs. However, this recipe swaps raw eggs for mayonnaise, delivering the same creamy texture and classic flavor, without food safety worries.
Anchovies give Caesar dressing its signature savory flavor, but you can reduce the amount or substitute with extra Worcestershire sauce if desired. If you're an anchovy fan, you can also increase the amount.
If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the dressing should last for up to a week.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Adjust consistency: Thin the dressing with 2–4 tablespoons of water until it’s the right consistency for pouring or drizzling.
- Use good-quality Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese delivers the best flavor and texture.
- Customize the saltiness: Anchovies and Parmesan add salt to the dressing, so always taste before adding extra salt.
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Easy Caesar Salad Dressing Without Raw Egg
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (12 ounces, 340 grams) mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ounce can of anchovy fillets, drained and rinsed (See Tip 1)
- 3 Tablespoons (1.5 ounces) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 Tablespoons (0.75 ounces, 21 grams)freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 to 4 Tablespoons of water to thin, if desired
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all dressing ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 10 to 20 seconds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Yield: 2 cups.
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Tips/Notes
- In general, 3 anchovy fillets should be used. However, if you're not a fan of anchovies, you can reduce the amount or substitute Worcestershire sauce. If you're a fan of anchovies, feel free to use the whole can.
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