Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing

This dressing lasts well in the fridge so you can make it ahead, then serve it up for classic Caesar salads throughout the week. This is kid-friendly and very easy! (Adapted from Once Upon a Chef.)

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings (makes about 1.5 cups)

Calories 176kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise (or plain whole milk Greek yogurt)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about ½ large lemon)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon anchovy paste
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove (minced or grated on a fine microplane; optional)
¼ salt
¼ black pepper

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl. Add the garlic if using. Stir well.
Add 2-3 tablespoons water to thin to desired consistency.
Use or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Store dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Adding fresh garlic adds flavor, but can be a very strong one so whether or not you add it is up to you.
Look for anchovy paste near the canned tuna. It's usually sold in a tube that's packaged in a cardboard box.
Look for Worcestershire sauce near the mayonnaise and mustard, or other condiments, in your store.
Use dressing on chopped Romaine with croutons for a classic Caesar Salad.
Add chicken tenders or chicken nuggets for a chicken Caesar salad.
Toss dressing with cooked, slightly cooled pasta for a Caesar pasta salad.

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