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Creamy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe with Anchovy and Parmesan Easy and Perfect

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A quick and easy creamy Caesar salad dressing made from scratch with anchovy fillets, Parmesan, garlic, and lemon juice, delivering bold flavor and a silky texture without overpowering fishiness.

Ingredients

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  • 4 anchovy fillets packed in oil
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature, pasteurized if preferred)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 50g)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil (180ml)
  • Salt to taste (start with about ¼ teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic and anchovies finely until they form a smooth paste (about 3 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and slightly thickened (2 minutes).
  3. Stir the anchovy-garlic paste into the wet mixture (1 minute).
  4. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully combined and creamy (2 minutes).
  5. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing (5 minutes). If using an immersion blender or food processor, pulse gently while adding oil.
  6. Season with salt sparingly and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust lemon juice or seasoning as needed (1-2 minutes).
  7. Cover and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Stir again before serving (optional but recommended).

Notes

Use pasteurized egg yolks or substitute with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise for safety. Add olive oil slowly to ensure proper emulsification. If dressing is too thick, thin with water or lemon juice. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days. Avoid freezing. Worcestershire sauce may contain gluten; use gluten-free tamari if needed. Fresh lemon juice preferred over bottled.

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