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Caesar Dressing


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  • Author: Sabrina Russo
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x

Description

This classic Caesar Dressing packs a punch and is so much tastier than the store bought stuff. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
  • 56 oil packed anchovy fillets*
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil*
  • 4 tsp lemon juice, or to taste
  • 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiana reggiano (4 tbsp if grated with microplane)*, plus more for serving
  • Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Make garlic-anchovy paste: Place minced garlic and anchovies on a cutting board. Sprinkle with salt to act as an abrasive. Finely chop mixture and scrape with back of knife to form a paste like consistency.
  2. Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together anchovy garlic mixture, egg yolks and Dijon. Place a dish towel under the bowl to stabilize it. Drizzle in oil starting drop by drop, while whisking constantly. Drizzle in olive oil more quickly once mixture starts to thicken. Continue to whisk until you have a thick and creamy emulsion.* Stir in lemon juice and cheese. Thin out with a few drops of water, as needed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Use fewer anchovies for a less strong flavor. You can also substitute with 2 or 3 teaspoons of anchovy paste. If you want to leave out the anchovies, try adding in a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce.

For a lighter flavor, use half extra virgin olive oil and half lighter oil, such as canola, vegetable or grapeseed oil.

Parmesan cheese grated with a microplane is much less dense compared to store bought grated cheese, or cheese blended with a Vitamix. In any case, add as much cheese as you like!

If you’re emulsion breaks, try adding a few drops of water to the dressing, and continue to rapidly whisk until it comes back together.

The Caesar dressing will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: Whisk
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 36mg