Description
Creamy caesar salad dressing elevates ordinary greens into a luxurious culinary experience with its rich, tangy profile. Classic ingredients blend seamlessly, promising restaurant-quality flavor that will delight diners seeking a quick and elegant dressing solution.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon anchovy paste (optional, but adds depth)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a medium-sized mixing bowl for creating a luxurious, tangy Caesar dressing.
- Combine mayonnaise, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, zesty lemon juice, robust Dijon mustard, minced garlic, savory Worcestershire sauce, fine sea salt, cracked black pepper, and optional anchovy paste into the bowl.
- Vigorously whisk the mixture until ingredients are completely integrated and develop a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Gradually stream olive oil into the mixture while continuously whisking, ensuring a perfect emulsification that creates a silky, uniform texture.
- Taste the dressing and refine the flavor profile by adjusting seasoning – add extra lemon juice for brightness, more Parmesan for richness, or additional Worcestershire sauce for deeper umami notes.
- Cover the dressing and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, give the dressing a final quick whisk to reincorporate any separated ingredients.
- Drizzle generously over crisp romaine lettuce, garnish with crunchy croutons and additional shaved Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Swap anchovy paste with miso for a vegetarian version that maintains the umami depth.
- Use avocado oil instead of olive oil for a milder, smoother flavor profile that works well with delicate greens.
- Reduce mayonnaise and add Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier dressing with lower fat content.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, letting flavors develop and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg