Homemade Caesar Dressing
Caesar dressing has a bold, tangy, and savory flavor with garlicky and cheesy notes, making it perfect for classic Caesar salads, sandwich spreads, or a dip for veggies and roasted meats.
Servings: 8 servings
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 6 oil packed anchovy fillets chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- 2 large egg yolks* can substitute 2 tbsp mayo, skip 6 minutes of blending
- 4 tbsp lemon juice fresh, plus more to taste
- 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup olive oil plus 4 tbsp
- 6 tbsp parmesan finely grated
Instructions
- Place the anchovies, garlic, and salt on the blender, pulse to combine well scraping down the sides as needed.
- Place the egg yolks, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in the blender.
- Blend the mixture for 6 minutes, this will be enough time for the friction to cook the egg yolks. The mixture should be warm when you open the spout.
- Turn the blender down to low speed and slowly pour in the oil. Blend until the mixture looks thick and glossy.
- Add the parmesan cheese and blend till combined.
- Taste the mixture and add more lemon or salt as needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or up to 4 days.
Notes
*If you are not comfortable using raw egg yolks you can substitute with 1-2 tbsp if mayo or plain Greek yogurt per egg yolk. No need to blend for 6 minutes just mix till combined and go to the next step.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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