Caesar Dressing Recipe (Easy, 6 Ingredients!)

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One of the reasons I love cooking is because once you learn how to make something, it can be used in all kinds of creative ways.take this classic Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe For example – it’s so much better than store bought, it’s easy to make, and it can be used not only Caesar Salad!

try chicken or shrimp For an easy meat marinade, roasted vegetables (or air fryer vegetables), or use as a dipping sauce for vegetable trays. This Homemade Caesar Dressing is about to become a staple in your home! I tested it against about a dozen store brands to get it just right — if not better.

Caesar Dressing Ingredients

This section describes the ingredients in Caesar dressing, how to choose the best toppings, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• mayonnaise – This is the basis for the Creamy Caesar Dressing recipe.I use homemade mayonnaise (It’s easy to make using an immersion blender with eggs, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and avocado oil), but you can also use store-bought if you prefer. If you’re concerned about raw eggs, plain Greek yogurt can also be used as a substitute, but the flavor will be a bit different.
• olive oil – This will emulsify the ingredients of the Caesar dressing.other oils, such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oilwill work too.
• lemon juice – Adds a classic full-bodied flavor.I often use bottled lemon juice For convenience, but fresh lemon juice tastes even better.
• fish sauce – Don’t skip this! Anchovy paste, a classic ingredient in Caesar dressing, adds so much depth—you don’t get a fishy taste in the end result. I like to use the sauce instead of canned anchovy fillets because it’s easy to measure and can be stored for later, unlike a can of anchovies.
• Worcestershire sauce – Adds umami.If you don’t have one, you can substitute it with coconut aminos or soy sauce substitute.
• garlic – I use fresh garlic for flavor, but you can use 3 tsp canned garlic or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder for convenience.
• sea ​​salt & Black pepper – smell.

Variation: Add Dijon mustard!

I didn’t include it in this basic Caesar salad dressing recipe because the mayonnaise I made already had it, but feel free to add 1-2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard for extra depth.

How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing

This section shows how to make the best Caesar dressing recipe, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

The process is super fast!simply brush Combine Caesar dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.

storage instructions

Save this Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe at Sealed jar Up to 1 week in refrigerator. Avoid freezing it as it will separate and the texture will be ruined.

Ways to Use Homemade Caesar Dressing

This dressing is obviously delicious tossed with a green salad, but I have a few other ideas for you.you can find all my Healthy salad recipes are hereBut here are some ideas on how to use this homemade Caesar dressing recipe:

• salad – Apparently this is the perfect dressing recipe Chicken Caesar Saladwith romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons (or Keto Croutons), and Parmesan cheese.But I also like to swap out the tahini for this dressing Cucumber Noodle Salad and use it in place of Italian dressing Pickled Artichoke Salad as well as.
• asparagus – To complete an Italian meal, serve Grilled Asparagusfast and convenient Air Fryer Asparagusor delicious Fried Asparagus Drizzle with dressing.
• seafood – Spice it up with this dressing grilled shrimpsimple fried salmonor top it with Pan-fried Scallops.
• raw vegetables – Dip carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, celery, or bell peppers in Caesar dressing instead of pasture.
• roasted vegetables – Gives those cooked veggies some flavor too!Drizzle with this dressing roasted fennelcaramelization Roasted Cauliflowerbid Roasted Broccolior in Carrots and Parsnips Instead of honey glaze. It works with any roasted veggies you like.

More Homemade Dressing Recipes

Tired of basic store-bought dressings with fake ingredients or preservatives? These homemade dressing recipes taste amazing and use simple staples:

Caesar Dressing Recipe (Easy, 6 Ingredients!)

You only need 5 minutes + 6 easy ingredients to make the BEST Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe Ever – and it’s delicious on anything!

Prepare: 5 minute

all: 5 minute

Serving Size: 16 (adjust according to recipe)

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1. brush Blend all seasoning ingredients together until smooth.

2. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 2 tbsp

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 173

fat 19 grams

protein 1 g

total carbohydrates 1 g

net carbs 0 grams

fiber 1 g

sugar 1 g

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