Caesar Salad Dressing

Name: Caesar Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 boneless anchovies in oil (drained); 120 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise; ½ tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan; ¼ tsp black pepper; pinch salt; pinch garlic powder; water (- to thin)

This creamy Caesar dressing is simple to make (yes I’m using store-bought mayo) and tastes amazing! It’s creamy, cheesy and of course tangy too – from those all-important anchovies and a nice glug of Worcestershire sauce.
It’s great for leaf-based salads, pasta salads or even as a dip for chips, crisps and pizza crusts!

A tall shot of Caesar Dressing. In the centre of the image, there is a glass jar filled with the dressing. Directly above the jar, there is a gold spoon with some dressing in it. The jar is on a small wooden board, and you can see to the left of the background there is a brown lid for the jar. This is all set on a light grey surface.

This creamy-tangy dressing is so incredibly craveable. It only takes a few minutes to whip up and is the perfect dressing for ANY salad.

It’s so good, that you can even use it as a dip for chips, pizza, or wings. It adds a beautiful cheesy tang to anything salty and crispy!

📋 Ingredients
How to make it:
Pro Tip
🍽️ What to serve it with
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Caesar Dressing Recipe Recipe

📋 Ingredients

Mayonnaise – I prefer full-fat mayo for a creamier flavour, buy you can use lower fat if you prefer.
Anchovy Fillets – We use boneless anchovies for this recipe, as it’s more convenient than buying the whole ones and de-boning them.
Parmesan – I use the ready-grated variety, but you can finely grate/shred your own.
Worcestershire sauce – This adds that lovely fresh tang, to balance out the creaminess. Worcestershire sauce can usually be found near the seasonings in any large supermarket.
Seasonings – salt, pepper, garlic powder and a little Dijon mustard.
Water – This is optional, the more you add the thinner the dressing will be so adjust to your preferences.

How to make it:

Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post.

First, mash up the anchovies with the back of a fork until it forms a smooth paste.
Then whisk in the rest of the dressing ingredients, and add the water a splash at a time until you get your desired consistency.
And just like that you’re done! It can be kept in the fridge, in a sealed container for a few days.

Pro Tip

If you want a completely smooth dressing, pop it in a food processor instead of whisking until completely smooth.

This dressing is just so rich and cheesy, and it clings perfectly to any salad!

A tall shot of Caesar Dressing. In the centre of the image, there is a glass jar filled with the dressing. Sticking out of the jar, there is a gold spoon with a black handle in the dressing. The jar is on a small wooden board, and you can see to the left of the wooden board there is a brown lid for the jar. This is all set on a light grey surface, with a slightly darker grey background behind it.

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🍽️ What to serve it with

Obviously, a Caesar Salad Dressing goes hand in hand with a Caesar Salad.
Top it all off with some Crunchy Croutons, and you’re set for a delicious summertime meal!
Even use it as a dip alongside some Homemade Chips, or Baked Chicken Wings.

It only takes 5 minutes to whip up and is totally worth it!

A tall, overhead shot of Caesar Dressing. In the centre of the image, there is a glass jar filled with the dressing, so you can see the inside of the jar through the top. Sticking out of the jar, there is a gold spoon with a black handle in the dressing. In the top left of the image, you can see the corner of a white bowl filled with Caesar salad. To the right of the image, there is a small grey, metal plate which has a small pile of crispy croutons in it. In the very top left of the image, you can slightly see the corner of a wooden cutting board. This is all set on a light grey surface.

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Can I make it ahead?

Yes! You can make the dressing ahead of time. Just follow the recipe, then store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for up to 4 days.

How to scale up and down this recipe

You can halve this recipe to serve a few or double to serve a crowd, just stick to the same ingredient ratios.

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Caesar Dressing Recipe

By Nicky Corbishley

This creamy Caesar dressing is simple to make and tastes amazing! It's creamy, cheesy and of course tangy too!

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: 10 tablespoons (approx)

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Italian, Mexican

Ingredients

Instructions

Place the drained anchovies in a bowl and mush with a fork until you get a reasonable smooth paste.
2 boneless anchovies in oil
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan, pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
120 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise, ½ tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan, ¼ tsp black pepper, pinch salt, pinch garlic powder
Mix together with a fork or whisk, until fully combined.
If you would like the sauce to be thing, add a small splash of water and mix again. Continue to add more water, until the sauce is of the consistency of your liking.
water
Serve immediately or place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. It should keep for 3-4 days.

Notes

Can I make it ahead?

Yes! You can make the dressing ahead of time. Just follow the recipe, then store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for up to 4 days.

How to scale up and scale down this recipe

You can half this recipe to serve a few or double to serve a crowd, just stick to the same ingredient ratios.

Nutritional information is approximate per serving, this recipe serves 10. Each serving is one tablespoon.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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