Our favorite traditional Caesar salad dressing recipe, including an alternative (raw egg free) recipe prepared with store-bought mayonnaise, that comes together in minutes. Toss this creamy, classic dressing with your favorite salad greens or use as a spread or dip! Storage Tips: Caesar dressing, particularly when made with raw egg yolks, is best when prepared just before serving. If you’re planning ahead, it can hold up for 1-2 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Allow to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then stir well before using.
Place the drained anchovy fillets and garlic cloves on a cutting board. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. Finely chop together, using the side of a knife to mash into a paste.
Place the egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl. Add the anchovy-garlic paste to the bowl, along with the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together.
Slowly pour in the oil (in small droplets at first, gradually increasing to a very fine steam), whisking continuously with your other hand, until thick and emulsified.
Stir in the lemon juice, finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, and freshly ground black pepper. Season to taste.
Mayonnaise Caesar Salad Dressing:
Place the drained anchovy fillets and garlic cloves on a cutting board. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. Finely chop together, using the side of a knife to mash into a paste.
Place the mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl. Add the anchovy-garlic paste to the bowl, along with the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together.
Stir in the lemon juice, finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, and freshly ground black pepper. Season to taste.
Ingredient Substitution Tips:
If you don't have anchovies on hand, substitute with a splash (roughly one teaspoon) of high-quality fish sauce as an easy substitute. I recommend using the brand Red Boat.
If you choose to go with the mayonnaise version, I strongly recommend using a high-quality mayonnaise or an avocado oil mayonnaise. I’ve had success with both Chosen Foods or Sir Kensington.