Best caesar salad dressing. The quick and easy version of the classic dressing that you love. Mayonnaise, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and of course the anchovies, are the base of this amazingly delicious dressing that’s going to taste amazing with not just caesar salad but also with grilled vegetables and meat.
While store bought salad dressings are a great option when you are time poor, you can’t go past the fresh flavors of homemade ones. Obviously, fresh ingredients lays the foundation for the perfect balance of flavors. On one side, the store bought shortcut always saves time, but on the other side, if you want a dressing that brings out the taste and vibrance of the salad, homemade from scratch is the way to go. And this dressing featured here is the dressing used on a classic caesar salad - hence the name.
I love the fact that the classic dressing with egg yolk can be easily made with the simple addition of mayonnaise. In the classic version, egg yolks are emulsified with the help of olive oil, but let’s just make it much simpler with mayonnaise. You get the same creamy texture and taste, but with less effort. Apart from mayonnaise, you will also need olive oil, garlic, dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Don’t skip anchovies as they bring in so much flavor to it. Although it’s classic for caesar salads, try it with grilled goodies, or use it as a dip. You’ll be amazed how good it tastes!
Key Ingredients In Caesar Salad Dressing
- Mayonnaise - The creamy addition to replace egg yolks in the classic version.
- Dijon mustard - It adds a subtle tang to the dressing.
- Olive oil - The robust taste, richness and flavor make the dressing irresistible.
- Red wine vinegar - Vinegar is obviously a key element of all salad dressings.
- Anchovies - This brings in the amazing umami flavor.
- Worcestershire sauce - It also delivers its rich, umami flavor complementing the other ingredients.
- Parmesan - Just because everything tastes better with cheese!
How To Make Caesar Salad Dressing
Mix - Before combining all the ingredients, prep anchovies and garlic. Finely chop the anchovies to turn them into superfine paste. Peel and grate garlic to make minced garlic. Now you can combine all the ingredients except parmesan. The ingredients include mayonnaise, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, garlic, and anchovies. Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper.
Add parmesan - We only need a couple of tablespoons of grated parmesan in this recipe. However, feel free to add more if you are a huge fan of cheesy dressing.
Variations
- Yogurt dressing - Simply replace mayonnaise with yogurt for a healthier version of the dressing.
- Avocado dressing - Add blended avocado to the mixture to make it more creamy and rich. Plus, you have the added nutrients from avocado.
- Spicy dressing - Add a touch of cayenne pepper or sriracha.
- Tahini dressing- Tahini is the perfect substitute for mayonnaise giving a nutty flavor.
- Make it vegan - Skip anchovies and mayonnaise, and opt for cashew nut paste. And obviously, no parmesan.
Best Caesar Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 anchovies finely chopped
- 2 garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place mayonnaise, olive oil, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Add parmesan. Whisk again.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle over caesar salad.
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Notes
- Serving suggestions - Use it as dip, sandwich spread, or serve with grilled vegetables and meat.
- Healthier dressing - Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
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Leianna says
This is my most favorite salad dressing! I use it on everything.
Ridr3ck says
This is sensational, I also added lemon juice.