Ari's Garlicky Caesar Dressing from Scratch
Creamy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing is infinitely better than store bought and so quick to make. Bright and acidic, with a punch from from the garlic and anchovies. No egg added! All you need is 5 minutes. The only Caesar salad dressing recipe you'll ever use!
Prep5 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Total5 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: easy salad dressing recipe, homemade salad dressing recipe, restaurant-worthy salad dressing
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 75kcal
- ¾ cup good mayonnaise
- 2 anchovies
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, from ½ a medium lemon
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped (about 1 Tbsp)
- 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
Make the dressing. Combine ¾ cup mayonnaise, 2 anchovies, 2 Tbsp parsley, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese, 1 clove garlic and 1½ tsp Dijon in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.
Note: For a slightly thinner dressing, feel free to whisk in a tablespoon or so of water.
- Storage: Dressing keeps up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- No anchovies? Substitute with 1 tsp anchovy paste for the same savory depth.
- No food processor? Finely chop all ingredients by hand, then whisk together in a bowl until well combined.
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg