Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (2024)

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Aug 03, 2018, Updated Mar 01, 2024

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This easy creamy Caesar salad dressing recipe comes together fast, and you don’t need any fancy ingredients to make it. It’s better than store-bought or at a restaurant!

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Why you’ll love it

This quick and easy Caesar dressing is the one you’ve been searching for. It’s so good. It’s incredibly simple to whip up on busy weeknights, and it doesn’t make a mess like other more involved versions do. You don’t have to deal with a blender, no food processor, nada.

You will never go back to the stuff in a bottle after trying this homemade Caesar dressing with pantry ingredients since you can feel good knowing exactly what’s going into it. I’m pretty picky when it comes to Caesar dressing, and this is by far my favorite!

What you’ll need

  • Mayonnaise – mayo makes a wonderful creamy base so that there are no raw eggs, and it eliminates all the guesswork. I use Hellmann’s mayo. You can also make your own mayo, but honestly the pre-made stuff is great for salad dressings.
  • Sour cream – adds more creaminess and a tangy zip
  • Worcestershire sauce – Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies, so we’re not using whole anchovies like other recipes do. This gives it just enough of that signature anchovy umami flavor in a great Caesar dressing without it being overwhelming!
  • Fresh lemon juice – for a pop of acidity and bright freshness
  • Dijon mustard – it’s a beloved trick of mine to give dressings and sauces even more savory depth of flavor
  • Garlic – we’ve got a good amount of fresh garlic here
  • Parmesan – freshly grated parmesan cheese is an absolute must in any Caesar dressing for that nutty, cheesy quality

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Pro tip

The S&L kitchen feels this Caesar dressing is perfect as written, but not everyone’s tastebuds are the same, and that’s totally okay! Feel free to adjust to your own preferences. Need more lemon juice? Add it. More salt or pepper? More garlic? Don’t be shy!

How to make Caesar salad dressing

This is an overview, and full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

  • Grate your parmesan.
  • Add all the ingredients to a small bowl or a measuring cup. Stir or whisk until smooth.
  • Chill if desired in the fridge, and then drizzle it over romaine lettuce, croutons, and parm!

Substitutions and variations

  • You could leave the parmesan cheese out, but I recommend including it. It really tastes much better with it in here. You could also sub for asiago cheese in a pinch.
  • If your heart is set on using anchovies or anchovy paste, you could, but I prefer Worcestershire sauce. Be careful not to overdo it if you do go that route!
  • Need to make it vegetarian? Sub in some minced capers instead of the Worcestershire sauce for that briny, savory flavor. Start with 1 tbsp and adjust from there.

Leftovers and storage

  • This Caesar dressing recipe yields about a cup of dressing, so it’ll make two decently sized salads or one large one, so you probably won’t have leftovers!
  • But if you do have leftovers or doubled the recipe, this dressing will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.

What to serve with Caesar salad

  • Caesar salad goes with basically any main course, but I love it with this Creamy Garlic Chicken, Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops Recipe, or these Garlic Butter Steak Bites!
  • Want to make something other than a classic Caesar salad with this dressing? Try my Chicken Caesar Crostini or this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad.

More homemade salad dressing recipes

  • Homemade Ranch Dressing
  • Creamy Balsamic Dressing (Easy, No Blender!)
  • Simple Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing (Dairy-free)
  • Chipotle Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
  • Creamy Pesto Dressing
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Easy Caesar Salad Dressing

By Natasha Bull

This easy creamy Caesar salad dressing recipe comes together fast, and you don't need any fancy ingredients to make it. It's better than store-bought or at a restaurant!

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 16 tablespoons

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Grate your parmesan cheese.

  • Add all ingredients to a medium bowl. Give everything a good stir (or whisk it) until the dressing is smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.

  • Serve immediately or chill first.Dressing will keep in the fridge, covered, for a few days.

Notes

  • I encourage you to play with the ingredient quantities if the taste isn’t exactly what you’re looking for. I’ll occasionally make this without measuring and I usually end up adding more Worcestershire and Dijon than written.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. Serving size in this salad dressing is one tablespoon (it makes about a cup in total).

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 82kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 97mg, Potassium: 3mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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166 Comments

  1. It is the best Cesar dressing I have made many many times I always add more Worcester sauce and Dijon mustard it is delicious

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    1. Yay!! Thank you, Susan!!

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  2. Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (7)
    This dressing is delicious! I just added small amount of milk to thin it a bit!

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    1. Thank you so much, Leslie!!

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  3. Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (8)
    So quick and simple! Will be making it this way from now on and sharing the recipe with my kids!! Thank you ☺️

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    1. You’re very welcome, Meg!! 😀

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  4. Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (9)
    Really good!!!!!

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    1. Thanks so much, Lynette!

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  5. Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (10)
    This was so good and so easy to make!

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    1. Thank you so much!! I just had some today myself haha I make it often. 😀

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      1. Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (11)
        2 thumbs up for this recipe. Will make this from now on.

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        1. Thank you!!

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  6. Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (12)
    Fantastic recipe! Easy, quick, foolproof. I am currently living abroad for school and bottled Caesar dressing is not available. I also don’t have any kitchen tools (i.e. food processor, blender etc). Luckily, I do have a micro plane which I used for the garlic, and modified with extra garlic for my taste. I also didn’t have Worchestershire, so I splashed in soy sauce for umami. I followed the ratios of the other ingredients, eyeballing measurements of course. At first taste, I was amazed, it was totally delish and exactly what I wanted! It only took moments to throw together, stirred up with a spoon. I’m so glad I found this recipe!!!! 😀

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    1. Thank you so much, Megan!! 😀 Glad you were able to adapt it based on ingredients you can source. Appreciate your review!

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  7. Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (13)
    Super easy and delicious dressing!

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    1. Thank you so much, Madie!! 😀 I literally just finished some for lunch haha.

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  8. This is really good & quick to make. Way better than bottled & not as “fussy” to assemble as recipes using egg yolks. I used Greek yogurt to replace mayo, then mayo for the yogurt/sour cream ratio. A little lighter & still tasted great.

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    1. So glad you liked it!

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  9. I added a teaspoon of anchovies paste! Your thoughts?

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    1. Hi! Did you like it? That’s the important thing! 😀 I personally do like anchovy paste, but some people do not, and that is why I use Worcestershire sauce here (it contains anchovies but is much milder). I find it’s easy to overdo anchovy paste, but when the right quantity is added, it’s amazing!

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  10. Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (14)
    I am a Caesar salad connoisseur and by far this dressing is the best. I’ve tried many and sworn by them until this. Simply the best!

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    1. Yay!! I’m thrilled to hear that. I feel the same way haha I make it often! 😀 Appreciate your review!

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Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in craft Caesar dressing? ›

Soybean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Romano Cheese Made from Cow's Milk (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Sugar, Egg Yolks, Salt, Contains Less than 2% of Part-Skim Milk, Dried Garlic, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Spices (Contains Celery), Corn Syrup, Xanthan Gum, Whey, Dried Onions, Cream (from Milk), Modified ...

What is the original Caesar dressing made of? ›

Juice of 1 lime. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil. ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping.

What are the two types of Caesar dressing? ›

Caesar salad dressing comes in a few basic forms. First, some are creamy, like ranch dressing, while others are more like vinaigrette, with a visible separation of oil and water-based ingredients.

What are the ingredients in simply nature Caesar dressing? ›

"SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, *ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED ORGANIC COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SEA SALT, ENZYMES, CELLULOSE POWDER), *GARLIC, CIDER VINEGAR, *WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, TAMARI (WATER, *SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), MOLASSES, WATER, AGAVE SYRUP, SALT, "LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, *GINGER PUREE, *TAMARIND," ...

What is the main ingredients in salad dressing? ›

Salad dressings are vegetable-oil-in-water emulsions containing vinegar, sugar, an emulsifier, and flavors.

What is ceasar salad made of? ›

A Caesar salad (also spelled Cesar, César and Cesare) is a green salad of romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with lemon juice (or lime juice), olive oil, eggs or egg yolks, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.

What was in the original Caesar salad? ›

Cesare Cardini, an Italian immigrant to the United States, who lived in San Diego but also ran a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico, was said, by his daughter Rosa Cardini, to have invented the Caesar salad on the Fourth of July 1924 by cobbling together merely seven ingredients: whole leaves of romaine lettuce, a raw egg ...

What is Roman Caesar dressing? ›

Developed by chefs for chefs, Ken's Roman Caesar Dressing is a strong yet balanced Caesar offering that isn't shy when it comes to flavor. Made with a hearty blend of anchovy, garlic, cheese and pepper alongside a hint of vinegar, this full-bodied and tangy dressing is truly a Caesar lover's Caesar.

What is in Panera Caesar dressing? ›

Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolk, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled White Vinegar, Anchovies, Garlic, Molasses, Onion, Salt, Sugar, Water, Chili Pepper Extract, Cloves, Natural Flavorings, Tamarind Extract), Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic (Garlic, Water, Citric Acid), Garlic Juice (Garlic, Vinegar, Salt), Anchovy Paste (Anchovies, ...

How long does homemade Caesar dressing last? ›

From scratch Caesar dressing doesn't contain the preservatives of the store-bought stuff, so, unfortunately, it won't last as long. Homemade Caesar dressing will stay fresh for 3-5 days, so use it quickly! This is why you make small batches, just enough to cover the amount of salad you have.

What is the healthiest salad dressing? ›

8 Simple and Healthy Salad Dressings
  1. Sesame ginger. This simple salad dressing doubles as an easy marinade for meat, poultry, or roasted veggies. ...
  2. Balsamic vinaigrette. ...
  3. Avocado lime. ...
  4. Lemon vinaigrette. ...
  5. Honey mustard. ...
  6. Greek yogurt ranch. ...
  7. Apple cider vinaigrette. ...
  8. Ginger turmeric.
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Do you cut or tear romaine lettuce for Caesar salad? ›

Cut the romaine into bite-sized pieces and rinse under cool running water. Salad spin to dry or spread the romaine out onto a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. Toss and serve. Place the romaine in a large bowl, add half of the dressing, and toss to combine.

Why is my Caesar salad soggy? ›

The vinegar or citrus juice you used in your dressing breaks down the cell structure of the leaves, releasing water trapped in the greens. Which is why your 18-hour-old leftover salad is all wet and deflated. Salad hates that.

How to make Paul Newman Caesar salad dressing? ›

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  1. 1 cup mayonnaise.
  2. 3 tablespoons white vinegar.
  3. 2 tablespoons Kraft grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
  5. 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
  6. 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard.
  7. 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  8. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

Does Kraft Caesar dressing have anchovies in it? ›

Quality Ingredients: Our dressing is made from high-quality ingredients, including Parmesan cheese, garlic, anchovies, and a blend of premium oils, ensuring a flavor profile that stands out.

What are the ingredients in Kraft dressing? ›

Water, Soybean And Canola Oil, Vinegar, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Salt, Modified Cornstarch, Modified Milk Ingredients, Xanthan Gum (Thickener), Yeast Extract (Natural Flavour Enhancer), Dried Garlic, Sorbic Acid (Maintains Quality), Dried Onions, Natural Flavour, Phosphoric Acid (Enhances Tartness), Spices, Dried Parsley, ...

What does Caesar sauce contain? ›

In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Stir to combine. Stir in the Parmesan, followed by the water. Season generously with black pepper, to taste.

Does cardini Caesar dressing have anchovies? ›

Contains: Eggs, Milk, and Anchovies.

*Dehydrated Contains: anchovies, egg, milk.

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