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Homemade Caesar Dressing in glass jar with ingredients
ChefMaster Emily

Homemade Caesar Dressing

This creamy, tangy, and savory Homemade Caesar Dressing is bursting with bold flavor and made with simple pantry ingredients. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect upgrade to your Caesar salads and beyond—no raw eggs required!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced or mashed into paste
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Mince or mash the garlic with a pinch of salt to form a smooth paste.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic paste, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until creamy and smooth.
  3. Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 15–30 minutes if time allows.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Not recommended for freezing. For a lighter twist, blend in Greek yogurt or roasted garlic.