Caesar Dressing Recipe
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Caesar Dressing Recipe
This homemade Caesar Dressing recipe is everything you love—creamy, tangy, and bursting with bold flavors, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes! With the perfect balance of richness and zest, it’ll take any salad to the next level. Drizzle it over crisp romaine, use it as a dip, or spread it on sandwiches—it’s versatile, delicious, and totally crave-worthy! Vegan option.
You know I love putting my own twist on things, and after creating my Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad, I knew I had to share my Caesar Dressing recipe with you. While many folks grab a bottle off the shelf, homemade Caesar dressing is so simple to whip up and tastes way better than store-bought. There are plenty of ways to make it, but this rich and creamy version is the one my whole family can’t get enough of.
Unlike traditional Caesar dressings made with olive oil and raw eggs, this one uses a mayonnaise base—no need to fuss with raw eggs or anchovies. It’s packed with bold, umami flavors and has a super creamy texture. Perfect for drizzling over my Chicken Caesar Salad with Cornbread Croutons, or really any dish that could use a creamy, flavorful boost!
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What Is Caesar Dressing?
Traditionally, it’s made with ingredients like olive oil, egg yolks, garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, which come together to create a bold, savory flavor with just the right amount of tang. But, since I love putting my own spin on things, I’ve changed it up to make it even easier and just as delicious!
Where Did Caesar Dressing Orginate?
Caesar dressing originated in Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920s. It was created by an Italian immigrant named Caesar Cardini, who owned a restaurant there. The story goes that one busy night, Caesar improvised by whipping up a new salad dressing for his guests with limited ingredients. It’s now one of the most popular salad dressings in the world!
Ingredients For Caesar Dressing
DRESSING:
- Mayonnaise. Provides a creamy base for the dressing. Feel free to use your favorite brand.
- Garlic cloves. Minced.
- Lemon. Freshly-squeezed.
- Dijon mustard. There's just something special about Dijon flavor that takes this dressing to the next level.
- Worcestershire sauce. My favorite is from Annies.
- Parmesan. Freshly-grated parmesan.
- Sea salt + black pepper. To taste.
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Why You Will LOVE This Caesar Dressing
- Creamy + totally luscious in texture
- Perfect balance of tangy + savory notes
- Versatile for salads, grain bowls and as a dipping sauce!
- So quick & easy! Ready in just 5 minutes!
- And best of all... it's downright delicious!
Ways To Serve This Easy Caesar Dressing
This Caesar Dressing is incredibly versatile, extending beyond just salads. While it's undeniably delicious atop a bed of greens, here are some of my other favorite ways to enjoy it:
- As a decadent dip for fresh vegetables or, fries + potato wedges
- Spread onto sandwiches or wraps for a creamy kick
- Serve alongside chicken wings or cauliflower wings for added flavor!
- Use as a sauce for burgers or sliders to elevate them to a more gourmet feel.
- Drizzle over crispy chicken tenders
- Dollop onto baked potatoes
- Toss with cooked pasta for a quick and creamy pasta salad.
- Spread onto crackers or crusty bread for a tasty appetizer.
It's also perfect for adding a flavorful punch to a grain bowl. You can easily substitute it for the sauce in any of these grain bowl recipes:
- Vegan Fall Harvest Farro Bowl
- Easy Green Goddess Buffalo Chicken Bowl
- Maple Chili Sweet Potato Bowl
- Savory Chickpea Quinoa Buddha Bowl
- Healthy Pesto Buddha Bowl
- Vegan Jamaican Power Bowl
Homemade Caesar Dressing Q + A's
Add dressing to your favorite mason jar or tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 7-10 days for optimal freshness.
While Worcestershire sauce adds a unique depth of flavor, you can substitute it with a splash of soy sauce or tamari for a similar umami boost, or simply leave it out if you prefer.
Absolutely! If you like it extra garlicky, feel free to add more minced garlic. For a tangier kick, squeeze in more lemon. You can also adjust the salt and pepper to your taste.
Yes! In fact, making it ahead allows the flavors to meld together even better. Just store it in the fridge in an airtight container, and give it a quick stir before serving.
Absolutely! See the notes of the recipe for vegan option + ingredients.
More Homemade Sauces + Dressings
Check out these mouthwatering sauce/dressing recipes that your whole family will love, especially after trying the delicious Homemade Caesar Dressing recipe!
- Creamy Avocado Pesto Mayo Sauce
- The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip
- Jalapeno Ranch Sauce
- Spicy Restaurant Style Salsa
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Creamy Chipotle Dressing
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Caesar Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
DRESSING:
- 1 cup mayonnaise, organic (See Notes for vegan option!)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ lemon, freshly-squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup freshly-grated parmesan
- sea salt + black pepper, to taste
Instructions
TO MAKE THE DRESSING:
- Add the mayo, minced garlic, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated parmesan, salt + black pepper into bowl and whisk until everything becomes smooth and creamy. NOTE: If you don't want garlic bits in your dressing, you can add everything to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Add dressing to your favorite mason jar or tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 7-10 days for optimal freshness.
- Bon Appetit!
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