Homemade Caesar Dressing: 1 Amazing Taste
Create a classic, homemade Caesar dressing from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any salad, this dressing captures the authentic, tangy flavor you love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 cup
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking. Continue whisking until the dressing emulsifies and thickens.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a smoother dressing, you can use an immersion blender or food processor.
- Adjust lemon juice and seasonings to your taste.
- This dressing is best served fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg