Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing: Easy, Anchovy-Free Delight Recipe
This creamy Caesar salad dressing offers an easy, anchovy-free option packed with bold flavors from garlic, lemon, and Parmesan, perfect for tossing your favorite greens.
- Author: Natali
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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)
- 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)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)
- Salt (To taste)
- 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.
Notes
- Refrigerate dressing for up to 7 days to preserve freshness.
Keywords: Creamy Caesar Dressing, Anchovy-Free Salad Dressing, Easy Caesar Dressing, Homemade Salad Dressing, Parmesan Dressing