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Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe

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3.8 from 6 reviews

This Easy Caesar Dressing recipe delivers a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dressing perfect for Caesar salads or as a dip. Made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan cheese, it's quick to prepare in just 5 minutes and serves 6 people. Customize the seasoning to suit your taste for a balanced, classic Caesar flavor.

Ingredients

Caesar Dressing Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce*, to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
  • ⅓ cup (1 ounce) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine base ingredients: In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and fine salt. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended and form a smooth mixture.
  2. Add cheese and water: Stir in the finely grated Parmesan cheese into the mixture, then add the tablespoon of water to loosen the dressing slightly for better consistency.
  3. Season to taste: Season the dressing generously with freshly ground black pepper according to your preference. If desired, adjust the boldness by adding an additional ¼ teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or make it zestier by adding up to 1 teaspoon more lemon juice.
  4. Serve: Use the dressing immediately on salads, especially Caesar salads, or as a dip. It can also be refrigerated for later use.

Notes

  • *Worcestershire sauce can be adjusted to achieve desired flavor intensity.
  • For a thicker dressing, reduce the water slightly or omit it altogether.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture.
  • Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce to customize acidity and tanginess to your taste.