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Creamy Homemade Caesar Dressing

A rich, garlicky, and tangy Caesar dressing made from scratch with olive oil, anchovies, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese — just like your favorite restaurant version.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 egg yolk or 2 tbsp mayonnaise for a no-raw-egg version
  • 2 anchovy fillets finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Glass jar for storage

Method
 

  1. Mash anchovy fillets and garlic into a paste on a cutting board.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens and emulsifies.
  4. Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Transfer to a jar and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a lighter dressing, use half olive oil and half neutral oil. Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.