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Creamy homemade Caesar dressing in a bowl, showcasing a rich, glossy emulsified texture.

Caesar Dressing Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
Make a creamy, restaurant-style Caesar dressing in just 5 minutes with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Parmesan, and garlic for a bright, savory finish that evenly coats romaine.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cup
  • Whisk
  • Grater

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the mayonnaise, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, and black pepper in a measuring cup or small bowl until fully blended. The mixture should look smooth and glossy, with no oily streaks floating on top.
  • Stir in the finely grated Parmesan cheese, then taste and adjust the seasoning; if the dressing feels too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon of water. Once the cheese goes in, the texture will shift from loose and shiny to thicker and slightly creamier, and 1 teaspoon of warm water will loosen it without thinning the flavor too much.

Notes

Mellowing the garlic: Letting the grated garlic sit in the lemon juice briefly before whisking takes the sting off the raw bite while keeping the flavor lively.
Cheese prep: Finely grate your Parmesan cheese with a microplane so it melts smoothly into the dressing instead of remaining in tiny, chewy bits.
Thinning the texture: If the dressing is too thick, whisk in warm water one teaspoon at a time until it coats the back of a spoon.
Storage: Store the dressing in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and shake well before serving. Freezing is not recommended as the emulsion will break.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 0.9gProtein: 1.5gFat: 19.3gSaturated Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 10.1mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.1mg
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