Description
Creamy caesar dressing brings classic Italian-American flavor without fish. Home cooks can whip up this zesty, tangy sauce that delivers restaurant-quality taste in minutes with simple pantry ingredients you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (230 grams/8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (45 grams/1.6 ounces)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 large or 2 small minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Mince the fresh garlic and crush it into a smooth paste using the back of a knife to release its intense aromatic oils.
- Transfer the garlic paste into a medium mixing bowl and squeeze fresh lemon juice directly over it, allowing the citrus to soften the garlic’s sharp edges.
- Pour in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, whisking these ingredients together until they form a harmonious, tangy base.
- Gradually fold in mayonnaise, stirring methodically to create a silky, emulsified texture that binds all the flavors together.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese finely, incorporating it into the dressing to add a rich, savory depth and subtle nutty undertones.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning until the flavor profile feels perfectly balanced.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste.
- Before serving, give the dressing a quick stir to reincorporate any separated elements and ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Skip anchovies easily by using extra Worcestershire sauce for umami depth, which mimics traditional fish flavor.
- Choose low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as healthier alternatives without compromising creamy texture.
- Boost flavor intensity by roasting garlic beforehand, creating a deeper, mellow taste profile.
- Store dressing in an airtight container for up to five days, allowing flavors to meld and develop more complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg