Homemade Caesar Dressing

This Homemade Caesar Dressing is creamy, tangy, and packed with bold savory flavor! Made with fresh Parmesan, lemon, and a rich homemade olive oil mayo base for the ultimate restaurant-style dressing.

Course Dressing, Sauce

Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword Homemade Caesar Dressing

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 3

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 150kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste

Mayo Base

1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the mayo base. Place all ingredients mayo ingredients in a jar or container that fits tightly to your immersion blender. Allow to settle for 3 minutes.
Place head of immersion blender all the way at the bottom of the jar.
Turn on blender and hold still at the bottom. Do not move until white, creamy, thick mayo forms at the bottom. This will probably take at least 30 seconds.
Begin to slowly tilt the head to one side. Allow mayo to emulsify before slowly shifting it around in a circle. Then slowly lift the immersion blender to blend in the remaining oil at the top of the jar. Your mayo should now be thick and ready use! Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Add the mayo and whisk again until smooth.
Add Parmigiano-Reggiano, and whisk until well combined.
Taste and adjust salt to your liking.

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Notes

Makes about 1.5 cups.

Storage: Store homemade Caesar dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days. Because this recipe contains raw egg in the homemade mayo, it’s best enjoyed fresh and kept properly chilled.

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