Name: Homemade Caesar Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon mayo; 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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This Homemade Caesar Dressing is creamy, lemony, and full of rich flavor. No raw eggs, no anchovies, and it comes together in just a few minutes! This is my go to caesar dressing recipe and will quickly become yours too!

Jar of homemade Caesar salad dressing with spoon.

I first discovered this Homemade Caesar Dressing when I was pregnant and as someone who dealt with a little bit of queasiness, I totally appreciated that it wasn’t made with anchovies. And it also skipped the raw eggs, which put my mind at ease too. But I ended up loving it so much that all these years later, it’s still my go-to when I’m making a Caesar salad. In my opinion it rivals the Cheesecake Factory’s Caesar dressing!

Why This Is My Favorite Caesar Dressing

This easy dressing gives you the rich, tangy flavor of the classic, but in an easier form. What’s not to love?!

No anchovies or raw eggs. Not only was this a benefit for me when I was pregnant, I also love that this makes the recipe more approachable (and picky eater friendly!).
Bright, bold flavor. With fresh lemon juice, garlic, zippy Dijon, and Parmesan, this dressing makes even the most basic salad taste amazing.
Just 5 minutes of prep. Everything mixes in one bowl, easy peasy. You’ll never buy a bottle at the grocery store again!

Ingredients for homemade Caesar dressing.

What You’ll Need

Let’s discuss the simple ingredients you’ll need for this homemade Caesar dressing. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

Garlic – Mince it with a garlic press or microplane zester for garlic that mixes smoothly into the dressing.
Lemon – You’ll need the juice and the zest.
Olive oil – This is a recipe where a high-quality olive oil is worth it, but whatever you have in the pantry will work.
Mayo – This is what keeps you from having to use raw egg! It makes the dressing rich and creamy.
Dijon mustard – Adds depth and a pop of tangy flavor.
Black pepper – I love the warm flavor of coarsely ground black pepper in this dressing.
Grated Parmesan cheese – Freshly grated has the best flavor and texture, but store-bought grated cheese will work if that’s what you have.

How to Make Homemade Caesar Dressing

Here’s how easy it is to make this salad dressing!

Ingredients for homemade Caesar dressing in bowl before whisking. — Combine the ingredients.

Bowl of homemade Caesar dressing with whisk. — Combine the ingredients.

Mix everything together. Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.
Serve or store. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

My Favorite Ways to Use This Dressing

Homemade Caesar dressing is more versatile than you might think!

Salad dressing. The obvious choice! Toss with chopped romaine and croutons for a classic Caesar salad.
Dip. Use it as a dip for raw veggies. You can add a little extra mayo to thicken it up.
Jazz up chicken. Drizzle it over cooked chicken to make it extra flavorful.
Wraps. Spread it inside a tortilla before layering with chicken strips and lettuce and wrapping it all up.
Pasta salad. Toss it with cooked pasta, cubed baked chicken, and grape tomatoes for an easy Caesar pasta salad.

Spoon drizzling homemade Caesar dressing into jar.

Storage

Store this homemade Caesar dressing in an airtight jar or container for up to 2 weeks. If the dressing separates after chilling, simply whisk or shake the jar to recombine.

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