Homemade Caesar Dressing

Caesar dressing dripping off a spoon into a jar.

5 from 4 votes

Homemade Caesar Dressing

This rich, tangy, and flavorful homemade Caesar dressing is easy to prepare, and will take all your homemade salads to the next level.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $2.71 recipe / $0.34 serving

Servings: 2 Tbsp each

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Whisk

Ingredients

1 fresh lemon $0.58
3 cloves garlic $0.12
3 anchovy filets (packed in oil) $0.58
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.04
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard $0.15
1/2 cup mayonnaise $0.54
1/4 cup grated Parmesan $0.78

Instructions

Zest and juice the lemon. You'll need about 3 Tbsp juice and 1 tsp lemon zest. Mince the garlic and anchovy filets. Reserve about ½ tsp of the oil from the anchovy container.
Add the lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, minced anchovies, anchovy oil, and pepper to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add the Dijon, mayonnaise, and grated Parmesan and whisk to combine again. Taste the dressing and adjust the ingredients to your liking. Serve with a fresh salad or you favorite foods.

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Nutrition

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