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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: dip, Dressing
Cuisine: American
Keyword: anchovy dressing, ceasar spread
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Katherine
Cost: $8

Ingredients

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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