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    Home » Type » Sauces and Condiments » Salad Dressings

    Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe

    Published: Jun 12, 2013 · Modified: Aug 26, 2020 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    This Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe whips up in 5 minutes, and is creamy with a salty, garlicky, umami flavor (and it's not fishy!).

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    Shabby chic is one of my favorite styles.

    Rustic elegance.

    I love little twists and oxymorons that doen’t seem to go together, but in the end, go together seamlessly. They help keep classics not only alive, but fresh and exciting. Take this Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe.

    There’s nothing new about it, and I don’t think there needs to be. It is absolute perfection in its classic form. Creamy, salty, garlicky, umami. Wonderful.

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    But I also think it’s fun to use a classic Caesar dressing in a more non-orthodox salad with things like turkey bacon and crushed breadsticks instead of croutons!

    Like so many of my meals these days, this was a meal that came together in minutes, including the time it took to make the dressing. It was a busy day and I had a friend coming over for lunch and I needed something fabulous in no time flat. And this fit the bill perfectly!

    She had no idea that lunch was so quick to whip up and I wasn’t volunteering the information, lol. I even had time to make my favorite Chocolate Avocado Pudding for dessert! I’d call that a good day.

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    In This Article

    • Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe
    • More Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes to Make:
    • Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe

    Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe

    If you’ve never had homemade Caesar dressing before, you should give it a try. It really couldn’t be easier!

    And if you’re put off by the anchovies, don’t worry, the end result doesn’t taste fishy. I know I will be making this dressing over and over, especially during the hot summer months when a light, refreshing meal is all I’m in the mood for.

    Pro Tip: You can use ⅓ teaspoon of salt instead of the anchovies, but it won’t have quite the same depth of flavor. Either way, be sure you don’t skip the Worcestershire sauce, which also has anchovy!

    More Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes to Make:

    • Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing
    • Homemade Italian Dressing
    • Blue Cheese Dressing
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette
    • Best Salad Dressing

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    Did you make this recipe? Please rate it and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you! You can also tag @anediblemosaic on social media. To stay up-to-date FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Xoxo, Faith

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    Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe

    By: Faith Gorsky
    This Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe whips up in 5 minutes, and is creamy with a salty, garlicky, umami flavor (and it's not fishy!).
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 173 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 large cloves garlic peeled
    • 2 small-medium anchovy fillets
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Pulse the garlic and anchovies together in a food processor.
    • Add the egg yolk and process until smooth.
    • Drizzle in the olive oil a bit at a time until completely incorporated, and then with the motor still running, drizzle in the lemon juice.
    • Add the Worcestershire, Dijon, and black pepper, and pulse to combine.
    • Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired.
    • Store in a sealed jar in the fridge up to 5 days.

    Faith's Tips

    • This recipe makes about ¾ cup of salad dressing, or about 6 (2-tablespoon-sized) servings.
    • Anchovy Fillets Substitution: You can use ⅓ teaspoon of salt instead, but it won’t have quite the same depth of flavor. Either way, be sure you don’t skip the Worcestershire sauce, which also has anchovy!
    • To Make the Salad in the Photos in This Post: Line a large bowl with 3 large handfuls of mixed salad greens. Add 1 to 2 crushed store-bought breadsticks, 2 slices of crisped turkey bacon, 2 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and about 2 tablespoons of homemade Caesar dressing. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons)
    Calories 173 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 33mg11%
    Sodium 22mg1%
    Potassium 8mg0%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 43IU1%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 6mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on  June 12, 2013. I updated it with more information on August 26, 2020.

    Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

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    1. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      June 17, 2013 at 3:51 pm

      Love this healthier version of caesar dressing, packed with yummy flavors :)

      Reply
    2. Kim - Liv Life says

      June 15, 2013 at 5:53 pm

      My daughter positively adores a good Ceasar, but I actually haven't made it at home for her. I'm going to teach her how to make this one!!

      Reply
    3. Nancy-SpicieFoodie says

      June 13, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Ceaser salad and dressing are a classic that I could never tire of. But I can't believe I've never made the dressing from scratch. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe and yummy salad!

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    4. ashley - baker by nature says

      June 13, 2013 at 5:57 am

      I love homemade Caesar salads! This post remind me I am waaaaaay overdue for one! xo

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    5. deana says

      June 13, 2013 at 5:10 am

      Half of the joy of caesar is a crunchy bread addition and you have that covered with bacon or breadsticks.
      My favorite caesar (from a great old restaurant in LA) has celery seed in it... I can't imagine using bottled dressing!

      Reply
    6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      June 13, 2013 at 1:09 am

      I love your homemade dressing and fresh salad, so tasty!

      Reply
    7. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

      June 12, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Love this and that serving bowl - it's gorgeous!

      Reply
    8. Nancy@acommunaltable says

      June 12, 2013 at 10:14 am

      Love the substitution of the mixed greens for the romaine and adding the bacon! Haven't made Caesar dressing in a while - thanks for the beautiful inspiration!!!

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    9. dixya| food, pleasure, and health says

      June 12, 2013 at 9:36 am

      i have been wanting to make my own salad dressing and this sounds just perfect.

      Reply
    10. Kelsey @aslolife says

      June 12, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Love the idea of adding a little turkey bacon to caesar salad--looks delish!

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    11. Rosa says

      June 12, 2013 at 5:49 am

      Delicious and much healthier than the original recipe.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    12. Erica says

      June 12, 2013 at 5:39 am

      Looks totally amazing. I'll take mine without the fishies please ;)

      Reply

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