This Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing is super easy to make and honestly I think it tastes way better than any store bought dressing I’ve had!
If you have never made your own homemade Caesar salad dressing, then you are in for a real treat!
I try and make my own salad dressing from scratch whenever I can. Mainly because that way I know exactly what goes into it. I mean have you ever tried reading some of the ingredients on salad dressings?
I have a rule, if I can’t pronounce the ingredient then it’s not going into my body. There’s just way too many chemicals and artificial stuff that goes into foods these days.
Another reason I make my own is because I can make only the amount I need. That way nothing goes to waste. I can’t tell you how many half empty bottles of dressings I’ve had to toss out that expired before I could use them. Ugh!
Here’s the skinny on what you need on hand to make this Caesar dressing:
- 1 large Garlic Clove
- 4–6 Anchovies plus more for topping if desired
- 2 Tbs fresh Lemon Juice (approximately 1 Lemon)
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 cup EVOO
In a small food processor add Garlic, Anchovies, Lemon Juice, Dijon, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Pepper, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup EVOO.
Blend until smooth, taste and add more salt or pepper if desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Try this dressing in my Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad!
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Cheers!
PrintHomemade Caesar Salad Dressing
This Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing is super easy to make and honestly I think it tastes way better than any store bought dressing I’ve had!
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 large Garlic Clove
- 4–6 Anchovies plus more for topping if desired
- 2 Tbs fresh Lemon Juice (approximately 1 Lemon)
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 cup EVOO
Instructions
- In a small food processor add Garlic, Anchovies, Lemon Juice, Dijon, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Pepper, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup EVOO
- Blend until smooth, taste and add more salt or pepper if desired
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week
Robyn Pooldaily
Wicked good dressing, I’ve made it several times. My friends love it too!!! Instead of croutons I added walnuts for crunch.
Sara
So glad you all liked it! It’s one of my favs:)