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Published: Mar 4, 2021 · Modified: Feb 9, 2022 by Kathy

Homemade Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

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A green salad with croutons and shredded cheese.

This homemade creamy Caesar salad dressing is a delicious take on a classic Caesar Salad dressing. This dressing can be made in just 10 minutes and is perfect for making ahead of time.

Use this Caesar dressing for making a Caesar salad, Caesar wraps or even used as a spread with these turkey wraps.

A glass crock filled with a creamy salad dressing.

Homemade dressing

Creamy Caesar dressing is full of flavor with lots of garlic, lemon and parmesan cheese.

You can easily whip up a batch of this dressing in a food processor and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. It's perfect for making a Caesar salad quickly for dinner.

Making your own salad dressing means you get to control exactly what goes into the dressing. Add a little extra garlic or squeeze of lemon or omit anything you don't have on hand.

We use this Caesar dressing for making Caesar salads, but we also use it as a dip for veggies, a spread on sandwich wraps and we even like to dip spicy chicken wings into this dressing!

Key ingredients

Grated parmesan cheese on a wooden cutting board with other ingredients behind the cheese.
  • Parmesan cheese - grated
  • Mayonnaise - I use regular mayo, but you could also use a low fat mayonnaise if you prefer
  • Lemon juice - freeze squeezed really is the best

Step by step directions

  • Add mayonnaise, garlic, dijon mustard, vinegar, worcestershire sauce and lemon juice to a food processor bowl.
A food processor bowl with mayonnaise, garlic and lemon juice.
  • Pulse until smooth
  • Add parmesan cheese
Caesar salad dressing in a food processor bowl.
  • Pulse until mixed, but so the cheese still maintains some texture
  • Place in a storage container with a cover and refrigerate until ready to use
A spoon filled with creamy salad dressing.

Tips for making this dressing

  • A food processor works best to combine all the ingredients
  • If you don't have a food processor, use a whisk or a blender
  • Make and use right away or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a week

Recipe FAQs

How long does Caesar Salad Dressing last?

This creamy Caesar dressing can last up to one week in the refrigerator. If the dressing separates, just stir until it comes back together. 

Does Caesar dressing have raw eggs?

A traditional Caesar dressing does have raw eggs, or coddled eggs. This creamy dressing uses mayonnaise instead of eggs.

Are there anchovies in Caesar dressing?

Traditionally there are anchovies in a Caesar dressing. This dressing does not include them, however, feel free to add one or two if desired.

This recipe does use Worcestershire sauce, which does list anchovies as an ingredient.

A green salad with croutons and shredded cheese in a white bowl.

What can I add to a Caesar Salad?

You can add a grilled chicken breast, grilled salmon, or thinly sliced cooked steak. All of the items can be added warm or cold. 

Check out all my delicious salad recipes!

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If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

A glass crock filled with a creamy salad dressing.

Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Kathy Berget
A delicious twist on the classic Caesar dressing. This creamy version is full of flavor but is made without eggs or added anchovies.
5 from 41 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 113 kcal

Equipment

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  • Food Processor
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Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ Juice of a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Red or White Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Add all dressing ingredients except Parmesan to a blender or food processor. Process until all ingredients are incorporated. Add Parmesan and pulse until blended.
    ½ Cup Mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, 2 cloves garlic, ½ Juice of a lemon, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1 teaspoon Red or White Wine Vinegar, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Store in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Notes

Tips:
  • A food processor works best to combine all the ingredients
  • If you don't have a food processor, use a whisk
  • Make and use right away or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a week

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 15mgVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 3.8mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.1mg
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This recipe was originally published in 2016. The images and details have been updated to provide more details and step by step instructions.

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Comments

  1. Nancy L Henry says

    June 20, 2024 at 7:01 pm

    Wonderful Caesar Salad Dressing! It’s a keeper!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 21, 2024 at 5:24 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Harriet says

    October 14, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Really delicious dressing! Enjoyed by all. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 14, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you so much! So glad everyone enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Valentina says

    March 14, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    I love having a delicious Caesar dressing at the ready for sandwiches and all sorts of wraps, and this recipe is perfect 🙂 ~Valentian

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 16, 2021 at 4:45 am

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  4. David @ Spiced says

    March 05, 2021 at 4:03 am

    5 stars
    I love making salad dressings at home! I don't do it very often, but that's really no excuse...it's more that I just don't think about it. Creamy caesar is hands-down one of my favorites dressings, though, so I need to make a batch of this homemade caesar. It's making my mouth water right now! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 05, 2021 at 4:19 am

      It makes a delicious Caesar salad! Enjoy 😉

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    January 19, 2021 at 9:10 am

    Hi, Kathy. This dressing sounds wonderful & I can't wait to try it. I noticed you use Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce in your dressing. (It's the best by the way.) If you look at the ingredients it does have anchovies in it, so yes, the dressing still has a little bit of anchovies. Works for me!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 19, 2021 at 4:46 pm

      Ahhh....good to know about the Worcestershire sauce! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Sandy says

    October 25, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    I would use one garlic clove , a bit strong for me, but delicious otherwise👍

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 25, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      Hi Sandy,
      Garlic is one of those things people either love a ton of or hardly any at all. I'm usually somewhere in the middle! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Suzi says

    September 19, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    Kathy, it very much reminds me of the tableside Caesar you taught me how to make! I would sometimes leave a little piece of lettuce in the bowl so I could sample it once back in the kitchen. It is soooo good,and I'm glad I can use mayo instead of the egg! Caroline has had this salad in her lunch rotation for most of the summer, and the rest of the family now has it for dinner quite often! Had chicken Caesar tonight! Well done!

    Reply
  8. Fred G says

    April 09, 2019 at 7:06 am

    5 stars
    My wife made some dressing last night. The guests thought delightful.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 10, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Glad they loved it! It's a perfect make ahead dressing.

      Reply
  9. David @ Spiced says

    March 05, 2019 at 5:00 am

    5 stars
    This sounds awesome, Kathy! A creamy Caesar Salad dressing is probably one of my favorite salad dressings...right up there with a good blue cheese dressing. I'm totally going to make this soon. I'm thinking grilled chicken Caesar Salad will be on the menu here soon! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Stacey | The Sugar Coated Cottage says

    March 04, 2019 at 10:38 am

    Nothing beats a great caesar salad and as you know the dressing makes all the difference. You got a good education making this table side. I will keep this recipe handy 😉 . Great video to. Take care.

    Reply
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