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Homemade Caesar Salad

There is nothing better than a classic, homemade caesar salad dressing. This caesar dressing is thickened with an egg yolk, anchovies and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (no mayo here!) And has the perfect balance of creamy, savory, cheesy and spicy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chilling15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Keyword: caesar salad dressiing, homemade caesar dressing
Servings: 2 salads
Calories: 348kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Caesar Dressing

Salad

  • 1 head of romaine lettuce cleaned and cut into large pieces
  • Croutons

Instructions

  • In a large wooden bowl, grind pepper (As much as you like, we did about 10-15 turns), anchovy fillets and egg yolk and use a wooden spoon to break down anchovies.
  • Add minced or grated garlic, Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon to break up the garlic and anchovy. Continue mixing until thick and almost paste like.
  • Add Worcestershire, Tabasco and stream in olive oil and continue mixing until blended.
  • Towards the end, add freshly grated Parmesan and stir in. You may want to add up to ½ cup.
  • At this point, chill the dressing for at least 15 minutes so the flavors can marry. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • When ready to serve, gently toss dressing with romaine lettuce and croutons and serve on chilled bowls. Add an extra grating of Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Caesar dressing can be made up to a day in advance and will keep for 2 days in the fridge.
If using a food processor, add the anchovies and garlic first to break down easily.
Adjust to your taste, for instance, if you like it spicy or mild or more or less cheesy.
If using a large bowl, you can place the dressing at the bottom of the bowl and then the lettuce on top. When ready to serve, toss together and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1474IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg