Description
This Classic Homemade Caesar Dressing recipe is creamy, tangy, and full of rich umami flavor from anchovies, garlic, and Parmesan. A fresh and easy salad dressing recipe perfect for Caesar salads, wraps, or veggie dips.
Ingredients
1 egg yolk
2 anchovy fillets
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Finely mince the anchovy fillets and garlic until a paste forms.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify and thicken the dressing.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and the anchovy-garlic paste. Mix until smooth.
5. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors blend.
Notes
Use room temperature egg yolk to help with emulsifying.
Slowly streaming the oil is key for a creamy, thick consistency.
Adjust lemon juice or mustard to taste if you prefer a tangier kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressings
- Method: Whisked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg