Description
Caesar salad lovers will adore this homemade classic caesar dressing recipe that elevates simple greens with rich, tangy flavors. Creamy anchovies, garlic, and parmesan create an authentic dressing you can confidently drizzle over crisp romaine lettuce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg yolk
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) high-quality olive oil
- ⅓ cup Romano cheese, finely shredded
- 2 small cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole anchovy filet, or 0.5 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 dash salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Emulsification: Whisk eggs, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until ingredients blend seamlessly and create a smooth, cohesive base.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate minced garlic and finely chopped anchovies into the mixture, using a food processor to ensure a velvety, well-integrated texture that distributes flavors evenly.
- Chilling and Melding: Refrigerate the dressing for at least one hour, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their complex flavor profile, which will elevate the overall taste experience.
- Storage and Preservation: Transfer the prepared Caesar dressing to an airtight glass container, sealing securely and storing in the refrigerator for up to one week, maintaining its fresh and vibrant characteristics.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Letting the dressing rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour allows ingredients to meld, creating a more complex and balanced taste profile.
- Whisk with Precision: Vigorous whisking is crucial to emulsify ingredients, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture that coats salad greens perfectly.
- Anchovy and Garlic Magic: Pulsing these intense flavor boosters in a food processor helps distribute their robust essence evenly throughout the dressing.
- Storage Savvy: Keep the dressing in an airtight glass container, and it’ll maintain its freshness and quality for up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg