Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing: Easy, Anchovy-Free Delight

This creamy Caesar salad dressing is a flavorful, anchovy-free alternative that elevates your salads with a zesty blend of garlic, lemon, and Parmesan.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Sauces

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup Mayonnaise Good quality, preferably organic
2 cloves Garlic Pressed
1 tsp Dijon mustard Or yellow mustard as a substitute
2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed

For Flavor Enhancers

1 tsp Anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce Ensure it's anchovy-free or swap for soy sauce
2 tsp Caper brine Or lemon juice if capers aren't available
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Finely grated, use authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano for best results

For Seasoning

1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
Salt To taste

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk
Garlic press

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Garlic - Press two cloves of garlic and place in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Mix the Flavor Base - Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, caper brine, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl. Whisk for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Incorporate the Mayonnaise - Add mayonnaise to the mixture and whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Add Cheese and Season - Stir in Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Adjust salt to taste.
Step 5: Dress the Salad - Combine salad ingredients and drizzle dressing over them. Toss to coat.
Step 6: Serve or Store - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 10mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best flavor, always whisk the dressing before serving. If it thickens, add a tablespoon of water.

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