This delicious homemade Caesar Salad Dressing is super creamy with the perfect balance of tangy savory flavors. It’s quick and easy to make and great to have on hand for drizzling over salads or other fresh veggies.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredients for Homemade Caesar Dressing
• 🔪 How to Make Your Own Caesar Dressing
• 💡 Tips for Making Caesar Dressing
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 Delicious Ways to Serve Caesar Dressing
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Can I Use This Dressing as a Marinade?
• Is this Dressing Healthier Than Store-bought Options?
• Can I Make this Dressing Without Anchovy Paste?
• What Should I Do if the Dressing is Too Thick?
• Why is it Called Caesar Dressing?
• 🍽️ More Salad Dressing Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

• Classic Caesar dressing made easy
• Creamy texture
• Uses just a handful of ingredients
• Made in just a few minutes

When it comes to Caesar dressing, most people settle for the store-bought stuff without a second thought. But trust me, once you try this homemade version, you'll wonder why you didn't make the switch to homemade sooner. This dressing so creamy and so full of flavor that it takes any ordinary salad to a whole new level.    

Mixing up this dressing is a breeze, and the result is not only much tastier than anything you’ll find in the grocery store, but it’s also much healthier. It’s a great way to dress up your salads or fresh veggies with a creamy, rich and tangy kick of classic flavor. Make sure to keep reading to find out other delicious ways you can use this Caesar dressing.

Tasty Caesar dressing is only one of the things that make a Caesar Salad so delicious. You also need these homemade Croutons to give it an extra gourmet touch.

🛒 Ingredients for Homemade Caesar Dressing

• Mayonnaise
• Parmesan cheese
• Lemon
• Garlic
• Anchovy paste
• Dijon mustard
• Worcestershire sauce
• Ground black pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make Your Own Caesar Dressing

Add all the ingredients, except for the parmesan cheese to a mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine, then add in the parmesan cheese.

Continue mixing until well combined. 

If you like a completely smooth texture, you can pulse for a few seconds in a bullet blender or food processor.

Serve immediate over a salad or store in the fridge until ready to use.

💡 Tips for Making Caesar Dressing

• For a smoother texture and more even flavor, grate the garlic finely or use a garlic press. This will help avoid any large chunks of garlic in your dressing.
• To ensure all the flavors blend well, use a whisk to whip together the dressing ingredients thoroughly before adding the Parmesan cheese. This helps create a smoother consistency.
• After mixing in the Parmesan cheese, taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can tweak the tanginess or saltiness to match your preference.
• Letting the dressing sit in the fridge for a bit before serving allows the flavors to meld together more. Even a short chill can enhance the taste.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store the Caesar Salad dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to a week. Before using, give it a good stir, because it can thicken or separate as it sits.

🍴 Delicious Ways to Serve Caesar Dressing

• Classic Caesar salad: Toss with romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese for a traditional Caesar salad.

• Veggie dip: Use as a creamy dip for fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and bell peppers.

• Sandwich spread: Spread on sandwiches or wraps for a flavorful twist.

• Grilled chicken: Drizzle over grilled chicken breasts or thighs for extra flavor.

• Pizza sauce: Use as a base for a Caesar-inspired pizza, topped with chicken, bacon, and more greens.

• Wraps and burritos: Add a dollop to wraps or burritos made with these homemade tortillas for a tangy, creamy spread.

• Potatoes: Drizzle over Air Fryer Baby Potatoes or Baked Potatoes.

• Pasta salad: Instead of mayo, mix it into your favorite creamy pasta salad for a rich, flavorful dressing.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

Greek yogurt: Swap some or all of the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt to add a more tangy flavor.

Nutritional yeast: Replace Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative.

Lemon zest: Use lemon zest instead of lemon juice for a more intense citrus flavor.

Capers: Substitute anchovy paste with capers for a different flavor twist.

Fresh herbs: Add finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra freshness.

Hot sauce: Mix in a few dashes of hot sauce for a bit of heat.

Crushed red pepper: Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Can I Use This Dressing as a Marinade?

You sure can. This Caesar dressing can double as a marinade for chicken or steak, adding a rich, tangy flavor to your grilled meats.

Is this Dressing Healthier Than Store-bought Options?

Homemade Caesar dressing is much healthier than store-bought options because you can control the ingredients. Store-bought is often full of preservatives, added sugars, and artificial flavors.

Can I Make this Dressing Without Anchovy Paste?

Yes, you can omit the anchovy paste if you prefer, but I really encourage you to try it. It adds so much flavor to the dressing without making it taste fishy like some recipes.

What Should I Do if the Dressing is Too Thick?

If the dressing is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk, buttermilk, or water until you reach your desired consistency.

Why is it Called Caesar Dressing?

Caesar dressing is named after Caesar Cardini, an Italian-American restaurant owner who is credited with its invention.

🍽️ More Salad Dressing Recipes

• Honey Mustard Dressing
• Citrus Vinaigrette
• Avocado Lime Cilantro Ranch
• Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
• Creamy Balsamic
• Thousand Island
• Chipotle Ranch