Caesar Salad Dressing - 8 Best Dressing Recipes (Classic and Beyond)

Caesar salad is one of the most popular salads in the world. And for good reason. It has an unrivaled, sophisticated flavor that leaves few indifferent. All its ingredients are perfectly selected and perfectly combined. The key to this famous salad is its special dressing. It helps to reveal and enrich the flavors of each component.

In this article, I'll share tried-and-true recipes for the perfect Caesar dressing. Besides the classic, there are dressings with mayonnaise, eggless, sour cream, diet, yogurt, and more. Each has its own unique flavor and aroma. Choose your favorite dressing recipe and delight your loved ones with a luxurious Caesar salad.

Easy Homemade Chicken Caesar Dressing

This is a recipe for a simple chicken Caesar salad dressing that's easy to make at home. It's a bit different from the classic version. It replaces the anchovy fillets with fish sauce, and the egg is cooked. But the resulting dressing is just as delicious as the classic version.

Ingredients

• Egg - 1 pc.
• Dijon mustard - 1 tbsp.
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Worcestershire sauce - 1 ½ tbsp. l.
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fish sauce - 1 tsp.
• Lemon juice - 1 ½ tbsp.
• Sunflower oil - 100 ml
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 1.5-2 tbsp.
• Olive oil - 2 tsp.

Cooking time: 15-25 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Pour water into a saucepan and bring it almost to a boil. Drop the egg into the hot water and cook it for 1 minute.

Step 3

Place Dijon mustard in a deep container.

Step 4

Cool the egg slightly, peel it and add it to the mustard.

Step 5

Add pepper and mix the ingredients with a whisk.

Step 6

Grate the garlic on a fine grater and add to the sauce.

Step 7

Pour in Worcestershire and fish sauces.

Step 8

Pour in lemon juice, sunflower oil and mix everything thoroughly.

Step 9

Add grated Parmesan, pour in olive oil and stir the sauce again.

Step 10

The delicious Caesar sauce is ready for further use.

Caesar Salad Dressing with Mayonnaise

Caesar salad dressing with mayonnaise is very quick and easy to make. It's quite thick, yet very smooth and delicious. It's best to use homemade mayonnaise.

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise - 4-5 tbsp. l.
• Dijon mustard - 1 tsp.
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Fish sauce - 1 tsp.
• Worcestershire sauce - 1 tbsp. l.
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 1 tbsp.
• Lemon juice - ½ tsp.
• Olive oil - 2 tsp.

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Place the mayonnaise in a deep bowl.

Step 2

Add Dijon mustard to mayonnaise.

Step 3

Grate the garlic on a fine grater and add to the other ingredients.

Step 4

Pour in the fish and Worcestershire sauces and add grated Parmesan.

Step 5

Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil.

Step 6

Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a whisk.

Step 7

Simple Caesar sauce with mayonnaise is ready.

PP Caesar dressing

Are you following healthy eating guidelines? That's no reason to deny yourself a delicious Caesar salad. You just need to make the right dressing, as the classic version is quite high in calories. I suggest you try a light yogurt-based Caesar dressing. It pairs perfectly with all the salad ingredients and won't ruin your figure.

Ingredients

• Greek yogurt - 40 g
• Dijon mustard - 5 g
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Salt - to taste

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

Step 2

Add Dijon mustard to Greek yogurt.

Step 3

Add a pinch of salt. You can also add pepper and other spices if desired.

Step 4

Crush the garlic and add to the other ingredients.

Step 5

Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.

Step 6

Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to allow all the spices to release.

Step 7

Dress the salad with the prepared PP sauce and serve.

Caesar dressing with shrimp

I'd like to share with you a wonderful recipe for Caesar salad dressing with shrimp. It's quick to make and delicious and flavorful. To ensure a thick and smooth consistency, blend all ingredients using an immersion blender or stand blender.

Ingredients

• Egg yolks (boiled) - 3 pcs.
• Vegetable oil - 50 ml
• Dijon mustard - 1 tsp.
• Anchovy fillet - 4 pcs.
• Lemon juice - 2 tbsp.
• Garlic - 2-3 cloves
• Sugar - ½ tsp.

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Place the boiled yolks into a blender bowl.

Step 2

Add anchovy fillets and pieces of garlic to the yolks.

Step 3

Add lemon juice and Dijon mustard to the blender bowl.

Step 4

Add vegetable oil and sugar to the other ingredients.

Step 5

Blend the resulting mixture until smooth.

Step 6

The finished sauce should have a thick, creamy consistency and a beautiful light yellow hue.

Step 7

Dress the Caesar salad with shrimp and serve.

Eggless Caesar Dressing

Not everyone knows, but Caesar salad dressing can be made without eggs. And I'm happy to share the recipe. This dressing is delicious, delicate, and slightly piquant. If desired, you can add pepper and other favorite spices.

Ingredients

• Dijon mustard - 2 tsp.
• Olive oil - 4 tbsp.
• Lemon juice - 2 tbsp.
• Balsamic sauce - 2 tbsp. l.
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Sour cream 20% - 2 tbsp. l.

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar into the glass of an immersion blender.

Step 3

Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and Dijon mustard.

Step 4

We also add sour cream into the glass.

Step 5

Crush the garlic or grate it on a fine grater and add to the other ingredients.

Step 6

Beat the resulting mixture with a blender until smooth.

Step 7

We dress the Caesar salad with the prepared sauce.

Sour Cream Caesar Dressing

This is another wonderful Caesar salad dressing recipe. It's made with sour cream and is very creamy and light. You can add any spices and garlic you like to this dressing.

Ingredients

• Sour cream 33% - 10 tbsp. l.
• Egg yolks (boiled) - 2 pcs.
• Water - 3 tbsp.
• Mustard - 1 tbsp. l.
• Lemon juice - 1 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste
• Spices - to taste

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Servings: 1

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

Step 2

Mash the boiled yolks well with a fork.

Step 3

Pour water into the yolks and bring the mixture to a homogeneous state.

Step 4

Add the yolk mixture to the sour cream.

Step 5

Add salt and other spices.

Step 6

Pour in lemon juice and add mustard.

Step 7

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until smooth.

Step 8

Light sour cream sauce for Caesar is ready.

Caesar Salad Preparation Guidelines

Caesar salad is a time-tested, delicious dish that will grace any holiday table. But to ensure it always turns out perfect, you need to follow a few important cooking principles. And I'm happy to share them with you.

The basis of the dish is the sauce

The key ingredient of the Caesar salad is its unique dressing. Therefore, its preparation requires special attention. The perfect dressing for a classic Caesar salad should contain eggs, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, anchovies, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.

Boil eggs for sauce - 60 seconds

Eggs for Caesar dressing should be boiled for 60 seconds. Carefully lower them into boiling, salted water. Be careful not to crack them, as the whites will immediately curdle in the hot water. After 1 minute, transfer the eggs to cold water.

Croutons - without excess fat

Caesar salad croutons should be crispy, flavorful, and not greasy. Therefore, they shouldn't be fried in a frying pan or a large amount of oil. Instead, sprinkle the croutons with dried garlic and a mixture of Provencal herbs, drizzle with olive oil, toss well, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and toast in the oven.

Lettuce - only romaine

A classic Caesar salad includes romaine lettuce. If you want to prepare the dish properly, don't substitute this ingredient with other greens. Otherwise, you'll end up with a completely different salad with a completely different flavor.

There are countless recipes for this dish these days. Chicken, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, shrimp, and other ingredients are added. And there's nothing wrong with that. But if you want to experience the true flavor of a Caesar salad, stick to these simple principles.

Video — Ilya Lazerson's Classic Caesar Salad and Dressing Recipe

These days, it's hard to find someone who isn't familiar with the Caesar salad. It's found on most restaurant menus and even on holiday tables. But how do you prepare this famous dish properly?

This video shows a detailed recipe for a classic Caesar salad. Renowned chef Ilya Lazerson demonstrates every step of the preparation process and the sauce that pairs perfectly with all the ingredients. The video's creator also shares helpful tips and his own take on the salad. After watching this video, you'll easily make a delicious Caesar salad at home.