How to Make Ceasar Salad Dressing

Top a romaine salad with creamy Caesar dressing.

The next time you host a dinner party, treat guests to a crisp salad topped with creamy handmade Caesar dressing. A Caesar salad typically contains a mix of romaine lettuce, croutons and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese in addition to the tangy, lemon-juice enhanced dressing. A Caesar salad is the ideal way to begin any type of dinner, from casual to formal. You can also turn the salad into a main course with the addition of grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu.

Things You'll Need

• Six peeled garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• Two pinches of salt
• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Pepper
• Lemon (optional)
• Anchovy fillet (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the peeled garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, vinegar and salt into a blender. Put the lid on the blender and blend on medium setting until ingredients form a paste.

2. Add the mayonnaise and blend until the paste thickens.

3. Turn the blender to a low setting. Slowly pour the olive oil into the blender through the hole in the lid.

4. Remove the blender lid and pour the dressing into a small glass bowl. Scrape the sides of the blender using a rubber spatula to get all of the dressing.

5. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Cut a lemon in half with a knife and squeeze the desired amount of juice into the dressing to give it a tangy flavor. Mince an anchovy fillet using a knife and add it to the dressing if you prefer a richer, saltier taste.

References

• Food Network: Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe