Amazing Classic Homemade Caesar Dressing Takes 10 Minutes
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Create a classic Caesar dressing from scratch. This recipe is perfect for salads or as a dip.
- Author: Amelia Carmichael
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup
- Category: Dressings & Sauces
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 anchovy fillets, mashed into a paste
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and anchovy paste.
- Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing emulsifies and thickens.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a creamier dressing, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise.
- If you don’t have anchovy fillets, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of anchovy paste.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg