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March 13, 2020

Authentic Anchovy Caesar Salad Dressing

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I’m so proud of you for NOT passing by this recipe because of the title. 5 gold stars for you for being adventurous…or at least curious.

I know, who makes their own salad dressings with all the perfectly yummy options at the grocery? There’s absolutely no question in my mind that this is the BEST Caesar dressing I’ve ever had. In fact, I will make this proclamation right now….there will never again be store-bought Caesar dressing in my refrigerator. 😉

The richness and depth of flavor is like “woah, yes please, I’ll have some more”. It’s smooth, creamy, rich but never oily or greasy, it’s taste bud dancing, get in my belly satisfying. And paired with warm, homemade, nooks and cranny, crunchy croutons… heck this could be a dip, forget the romaine! HA! 🙂


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Authentic Anchovy Caesar Salad Dressing

★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Ingredients

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  • 6 anchovy fillets packed in oil (I like the Trader Joe’s brand)
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 large egg yolks*
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (do not use the squeeze bottle)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan (splurge and go for fresh grated, not the green can)
  • 3 cups torn 1″ pieces country bread (it’s worth getting the fresh bread from the bakery dept)
  • 3 romaine hearts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. The Dressing
In a small food processor or blender add in the anchovies, garlic and pinch of salt and pepper. Blend, then slowly add in the olive oil, just as little at a time. Scrape down the sides.

Next, add in the egg yolks, lemon juice and mustard, pulse to combine. Then, slowly add in the vegetable oil until everything is well combined and has a glossy sheen. Taste and adjust if you’d like more mustard or lemon juice.

Pour the dressing into a bowl and stir in the grated parmesan cheese. Taste and if you think it needs more salt add it at this time.

Can be made 1 day ahead.

2. The Croutons
Make your own (I urge you, please don’t skip this step). Tearing, not cutting, the bread ensures nooks and crannies that catch the dressing and add texture. Toss 3 cups torn 1″ pieces country bread with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a baking sheet; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bake at 375°F, tossing occasionally, until golden, 10-15 minutes.


Notes

*Raw egg is not recommended for infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. Substitute a large dollop of your favorite mayonnaise in place of the raw egg.

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Dinner, Italian, Mexican, Salad, Side Dish Tagged With: anchovy, caesar, garlic, Lemon, Salad, salad dressing

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Comments

  1. Tena says

    April 28, 2022 at 10:44 pm

    How long will this last in the fridge?

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    • Krista says

      May 24, 2022 at 8:18 am

      Hi Tena – I apologize for the delay in response, sometimes I don’t get notifications of comments and miss them. Because of the raw egg, this dressing will last no longer than 3 days in the fridge in a tightly covered dish. Thank you again for bringing this to my attention, I will add it to the recipe! And thank you for visiting my blog, I very much appreciate it!

      Reply
  2. Aymi says

    July 23, 2023 at 4:24 pm

    slSo absolutely yummy! I did not use croutons because of diet restrictions. I did make it with Kale, which absolutely caught all that deliciousness in the curly leaves. so satisfying! Thanks so much!

    ★★★★★

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    • Krista says

      September 8, 2023 at 11:24 am

      Hello Aymi! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and trying a recipe! I’m so glad to know you enjoyed the dressing and I’m going to follow your lead and try it on kale next time! Thank you and I hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply
      • Susan York says

        March 29, 2024 at 12:27 pm

        I LOVE fresh Caesar dressing!!! But,it says not to eat if have a weakened immune system because of the eggs. It’s probably impossible to make it without them??? My son in law is getting Chemo. I don’t know anything about it.

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        • Krista says

          March 29, 2024 at 12:32 pm

          Hi Susan! Thank you so much for visiting my food blog! Not impossible at all! 🙂 Use a big dollop of your favorite mayonnaise in place of the raw egg. Take note of the order of the ingredients, it can separate if you add them out of order – I’ve tried and had to start over. Haha! Good luck and let me know how it turns out. Also, I hope your son in law does well with his chemo treatments, sending all the well wishes!

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  3. Kristen says

    December 24, 2023 at 4:33 pm

    Hi Krista ,
    Great recipe everyone loved it! Thank you it will be a staple in our household!
    ( just want to mention in your instruction , 1. you have a typo , pinch instead of pink and scrape instead of crape) 🙂
    Happy holidays! Thanks again

    ★★★★★

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    • Krista says

      March 29, 2024 at 12:44 pm

      Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and thank for you for stopping by my food blog! And thank you for the heads up on the typo…I really need a proofreader. Haha!

      Reply
  4. Duane Davis says

    December 25, 2023 at 3:19 pm

    Oh boy, excited about this recipe.
    Assuming a ‘pink of salt and pepper’ is equ, I to a pinch (U. S.). 🙂
    Thank you for sharing this .

    ★★★★★

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    • Krista says

      March 29, 2024 at 12:43 pm

      Haha! Yes! Thank you for catching that, I corrected it! ☺️

      Reply
  5. SQ says

    October 15, 2024 at 3:50 am

    This is the loveliest Caesar dressing recipe and so easy to make! So happy I found it! Thank you Krista, it will definitely be on rotation in my kitchen!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Krista says

      March 26, 2025 at 10:08 pm

      Aww! Thank you so much for stopping by blog and making a recipe! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, it’s one of my favorites!

      Reply
    • Krista says

      April 22, 2025 at 9:39 pm

      Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my food blog. I’m so glad to hear you loved the Caesar salad dressing recipe! It’s one of my favorites as well!

      Reply
  6. Gail P Mathis says

    April 24, 2025 at 1:01 pm

    Bam…..and just like that I had an absolutely delicious dressing! It was wonderful and my guest all took a copy home with them!
    Thank you so much for sharing! LOL….and the pink salt made it delicious!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Julie Pizzarello says

    April 30, 2025 at 5:14 pm

    Hello I’m trying to stay away from veg oil can I use avocado oil instead?

    Reply

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