Name: Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (Without Anchovies)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 tsp minced garlic; 3/4-1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp dry mustard; 2 1/2-3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Homemade Caesar salad dressing turns a good salad into a great one! This easy version has no anchovies but will still knock your socks off with its big flavors.

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The hubs is a self-proclaimed Caesar salad connoisseur.

So it’s high praise that he approves of the authentic taste of this homemade Caesar dressing

And as for me- I don’t have to worry about creepy anchovies because this recipe doesn’t have any in it.

It doesn’t involve you using any anchovies to achieve the great taste you’re looking for.

A host of tangy ingredients, and a good bit of garlic, cover beautifully for the absent anchovies.

Thankfully, the Worcestershire sauce this homemade Caesar salad dressing calls for has all the anchovies flavor you need without actually having to see the things!

Ingredients

To make this salad dressing, you’ll need:

Mayonnaise– Full fat real mayonnaise, not mayonnaise style dressing.
Mustard– Both dijon mustard and dry mustard.
Vinegar– Go for red wine vinegar.
Parmesan cheese– Freshly grated
Olive Oil– Use good quality extra virgin olive oil and don’t substitute for a different oil in this.
Seasonings– Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste

How to Make

This dressing is so easy to make you’ll wonder why you ever bought bottled dressing to begin with!

To do it, just add all the ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor or blender, and pulse or blend until they are completely incorporated.

Slowly add in a little bit of olive at a time, while continuing to blend.

Keep blending until the dressing has emulsified.

Let the finished dressing refrigerate until chilled to allow the dressing to thicken.

Serve over salad greens and enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Refrigerate any leftover dressing for up to a week in a sealed jar.

Can I make this dressing ahead of time?

Yes. In fact, this dressing actually tastes better if you make it a bit ahead of time so the flavors have time to come together and the dressing has a chance to thicken.

I recommend making it at least an hour ahead of time.

Tips and Tricks

Adjust the garlic to suit your tastes.
Remember to use good quality ingredients- especially olive oil. Since the dressing relies on the oil for flavor, you don’t want to skimp on it.
You will know the dressing is ready to go in the fridge when it all comes together and has a uniform consistency.

Ways To Use Caesar Dressing (Other Than In Salad)

Have extra dressing? That’s great!

While you can certainly enjoy it in more salads- there are other tasty ways to use of those leftovers.

A few of our favorites include:

Other Homemade Dressing Recipes You’ll Enjoy

Homemade Caesar dressing makes any salad restaurant quality. Make it and enjoy the tangy dressing at home any time.

Looking for other homemade dressing recipes? Try these:

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