The Best Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Name: The Best Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large room temperature egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 anchovy fillets, minced; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste

This creamy and savory dressing brings a perfect restaurant style flavor to your home kitchen.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is truly nothing like making your own Caesar dressing from scratch. It is so much fresher than the bottled versions, and you get that wonderful tang from the lemon and the salty kick from the anchovies that makes this salad famous.

My top tip for success is to make sure your egg is at room temperature before you start. It helps everything blend together into a silky, smooth sauce that clings perfectly to your romaine lettuce leaves.

🧺 Ingredients

1 large room temperature egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the room temperature egg, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy fillets, and capers into a blender or food processor.
2
Pulse the mixture for about 30 seconds until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
3
With the blender running on a low speed, slowly pour the olive oil in a thin, steady stream. This helps the dressing emulsify into a creamy texture.
4
Turn off the blender and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese by hand using a spoon.
5
Taste your dressing and add a pinch of salt and black pepper as needed.
6
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors have a chance to meld together.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to three days. This dressing pairs perfectly with crisp romaine hearts and crunchy garlic croutons for a classic lunch or dinner side.

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