This Caesar salad dressing amps up the original classic with the help of rich roasted garlic to create an irresistible flavor.
Classic Caesar dressing consists of mayo, anchovies, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan and is used to dress a Caesar salad.
However, this dressing is so tasty you can even use it as a spread for sandwiches, a dip for veggies and chips, or as a sauce for chicken.
This recipe is a show-stopper because, instead of using raw garlic, we have roasted the garlic whole beforehand to take away the garlic heat and add a sweet, caramelized element to the dressing.
Why you will love this Caesar Dressing recipe…
Roasted Garlic Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic, roasted
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 anchovy fillets (or 1 tsp anchovy paste)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus zest for extra zing!)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the top off a whole head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil.
- Roast for 35–40 minutes until the cloves are golden and soft. Let it cool.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a blender or food processor.
- Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is creamy and well combined.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
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Serving Suggestions
Obviously, the classic way to serve Caesar dressing is over crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved Parmesan to create a Caesar salad. However, it can be used to dress any salad that you choose. It also makes a tasty dip for chips, veggies, or potato wedges, or a spread on sandwiches.
For more variety, try it as a dip for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders or drizzle it over Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers for extra flavor.
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Caesar Dressing FAQs
Where did Caesar salad originate?
Italian chef Caesar Cardini created Caesar salad at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. The restaurant he made it is also called Caesar’s.
What are the two types of Caesar dressing?
Originally, Caesar dressing was made with raw egg yolks and oil but many people are not comfortable eating raw egg yolks. That is why many recipes swap this out for commercially made mayonnaise.
Do all Caesar dressings have anchovies?
The classic version of Caesar dressing includes anchovies as a key ingredient. However, this fishy ingredient is an acquired taste so many people choose to leave it out and use some soy sauce for saltiness instead.
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