I have a Caesar salad dressing story. Many years ago, before I loved salads (yes, I know!) I thought I didn’t like creamy Caesar dressing. I just needed to give it a chance! Since then I have come up with this homework Classic Caesar Salad Wear it and it’s great!
A while ago I was at a meeting at a nice restaurant and the waiter served a Caesar salad. I didn’t want to sound rude, so I ate it… and I loved it! I’ve been semi-obsessed ever since. Crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and parmesan cheese make for a wonderful salad.
When I switched to real food I wanted to find a version that was free of refined vegetable oils and artificial additives, so I tried homemade versions. This was definitely one of my strongest. Salad dressing recipe It took many attempts to find out. I like to make it dairy-free, but still creamy. Caesar salad dressing traditionally gets its nutty flavor from Italian Parmesan Reggiano cheese.
Not to brag, but in the end, I came up with a Caesar dressing that rivals anything I’ve tried, even at the best gourmet restaurants! This recipe I have included in is very popular Health Mom’s Cookbook.
And the taste is not the only thing it has!
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A store-bought Caesar dressing from the grocery store may be fish, and not anchovies. You’ll often find unwanted ingredients like GMO soybean oil, MSG, gluten, and preservatives.
of Original Caesar dress It was first created in 1924 and was made from a blank table top. The umami flavor of anchovies is mixed with tart lemon juice and Dijon mustard and topped with cubed crostini. It is still prepared this way in the first restaurant in Tijuana.
We’ve come a long way from fresh, tableside ingredients to today’s MSG-laden dressing! Home cooks can recapture the original flavor though with simple, fresh ingredients. Homemade croutons are optional. All it takes is a whisk or a little mixer and a few more minutes.
This healthy Caesar dressing is packed with antioxidants and a great way to get more olive oil into your diet. Heart-healthy properties. A fried egg, apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice add more flavor and health benefits.
Dairy-free Caesar salad dressing
For a dairy-free version, simply omit the Parmesan. Some readers have suggested nutritional yeast particles as a substitute and a “cheesy” flavor. The egg adds a rich, creamy texture, so the dressing still works well without the cheese.
Caesar salad “dressed” up
Just because a traditional Caesar salad consists of lots of lettuce, dressing, and croutons (and lots of cheese!) doesn’t mean you can’t get creative and add other healthy veggies.
Try mixing things up and add some color with olives, pepper, fresh cut herbs, Thinly sliced red cabbage, chopped carrots or sunflower seeds. Serve with a fresh lemon wedge on the side for added tang.
For a full meal, fried chicken or shrimp. If you’re like me and want to make Caesar salad on the menu for any occasion, find out more Here are some meal planning ideas. This salad dressing also works well as a dressing for roasted potatoes or over eggs for breakfast. No need to stop salad!
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Homemade Caesar dressing with real food ingredients like olive oil, garlic and apple cider vinegar.
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Whisk room-temperature raw egg yolks in a medium bowl. Or use a low speed mixer.
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Add the apple cider vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste and Parmesan cheese, if using, and blend until creamy.
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Slowly add the olive oil, using a fork or mixer on low speed until combined.
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Season to taste.
Nutrition facts
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Serving Size (2 TBSP)
Calories 182
171 calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Fat 19 g29%
Saturated fat 3 g19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2 g
Monounsaturated fat 14 g
Cholesterol 49 mg16%
Sodium 86 mg4%
Potassium 49 mg1%
Carbohydrates 2 g1%
Fiber 0.1 g0%
Sugar 0.5 g1%
Protein 1 g2%
Vitamin A 70 IU1%
Vitamin C 2 mg2%
Calcium 16 mg2%
Metal 0.5 mg3%
* Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
If you still want a “cheesy” taste without dairy, try adding nutritional yeast paste instead of Parmesan cheese.
Tips for making Caesar dressing
This recipe is best once it’s made properly, but you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
If the dressing is not well incorporated, your egg may be too cold! If necessary, let sit at room temperature for an additional 10 minutes and stir or stir again.
What are your favorite Caesar salad mixes? Please share in the comments below!
