Homemade Caesar Dressing – creamy, garlicky, with Parmesan cheese in every bite. This dressing is SO EASY to make and only takes 10 minutes!
Walk down the salad dressing aisle at your local supermarket and you’ll see a variety of different options. They look so colorful and pretty, especially in those beautiful designer glass jars.
I’ve always found it difficult to find a store bought salad dressing that I really love, so I started making my own. Homemade Caesar dressing was one of the first. It’s creamy, lemony, garlicky, and mimics an authentic Caesar dressing.
It’s so easy to make, and is done in less than 10 minutes. There are no eggs, mixing it is super simple! Give it a try on your next chicken caesar salad! I think you’ll love it.
How to make Homemade Caesar Dressing:
- Using a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, anchovy paste, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Place the dressing in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or serve immediately.
- The dressing will thicken as it cools.
Tips for Making Homemade Caesar Dressing:
- Use either shredded or grated Parmesan cheese. Shredded works better. Grated makes a thicker dressing.
- Use a garlic press or chopper for mincing/pressing the garlic.
- Go light on the salt. The cheese and anchovy paste add additional saltiness, so it’s easy to overdo it.
- Use a hand blender to mix the dressing. It works great!
Looking for a great pasta dish to pair with your Caesar salad? Then take a look at our Homemade Chicken Alfredo!
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Homemade Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste (to taste)
- 2 medium garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly shredded or grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Combine anchovy paste, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- If using a hand blender, place all ingredients in a tall, slender container or jar and use the hand blender to combine.
- Store Parmesan Caesar Dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
bohemiannation
I love this post! I am a sucker for dressing recipes and this one looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it ASAP… parmesan and garlic yummmm.
John
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Miss Melissa (@Melissamchee)
This looks so yummy!
John
Thank you, Melissa!
GodlyDaughter (@DivaOfGod)
It looks like an easy recipe to make!
John
Thank you! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Paula Erskine
Oh boy do I love Caesar salad. I could eat it every day. Thanks for this great dressing recipe!
John
Thank you, Paula! I know exactly what you mean 🙂
Shaylyn Rae
Thank you for the recipe! This looks so yummy and healthy!
John
Thank you, Shaylyn! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Michelle
My husband loves Caesar Salad so I’m definitely trying this dressing,
John
Thank you, Michelle! I hope he enjoys it 🙂
2014ritchie
Another great recipe. I love a fresh caesar salad. I will have to try this soon. Thanks
John
Thank you, Ritchie! I appreciate your comments and hope you enjoy the dressing 🙂
Allison Mattina
I love homemade salad dressings and this one looks extra tasty! Love all that parm!
John
Thank you, Allison! Homemade dressings are great because you get to control what goes into them. Unlike store bought brands that seem to be laden with extra sugar. Lord knows if you’re going to add anything extra you go cheese, always cheese lol!
donutsndaisies
Such pretty pictures!! This looks sos yummy!
John
Thank you, Kelly! I am thrilled you liked the recipe and thank you for commenting on the photos, Kim will be excited. 🙂
hal bloss
I love Ceasar salad – and good to know you can leave it in the fridge for a few days too – i’m cooking for one so i like making things that last a few days!
John
Thanks, Hal! I understand what you mean. Very few recipes are prepared for a single person household so I am glad you are still able to use this one 🙂
hopefulhanna
Caesar Salads are my favorite, and this one looks great – flavorful, but not too heavy. Can’t wait to try it!
John
Thank you, Hanna! I hope you enjoy the dressing 🙂
MalloryMitchell (@AvecMallory)
This recipe looks so great, and so easy! It’s one of my favorites 🙂
John
Thank you, Mallory! I am thrilled you enjoy the dressing. It’s one of our favorites too 🙂
Poonam
I love any kind of dressing and enjoy making my own. This one looks so good!
John
Thank you, Poonam! Me too, I enjoy making homemade dressings as well 🙂
Anne Campbell
Caesar salad is my favorite type of salad, but sometimes store bought dressing isn’t that great. Thanks for the recipe–can’t wait to make some myself!
John
Thank you, Anne! I know exactly what you mean. The store bought ones always taste too sweet for me. I hope you enjoy it when you make it 🙂