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Authentic Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe You Can Make at Home

This creamy Caesar dressing is quick to prepare (I use store-bought mayo) and tastes fantastic. It’s rich, cheesy and pleasantly tangy from anchovies and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Use it on leafy salads, pasta salads or as a dip for chips, crisps and pizza crusts.

A tall shot of Caesar Dressing. In the centre of the image, there is a glass jar filled with the dressing. Directly above the jar, there is a gold spoon with some dressing in it. The jar is on a small wooden board, and you can see to the left of the background there is a brown lid for the jar. This is all set on a light grey surface.

This creamy, tangy dressing is highly addictive. It takes only a few minutes to make and works brilliantly on virtually any salad.

It’s versatile enough to serve as a dip for chips, pizza or chicken wings, adding a lovely cheesy tang to salty, crispy foods.

Table of Contents

  • 📋 Ingredients
  • How to make it:
  • Pro Tip
  • 🍽️ What to serve it with
  • 🍲 More sensational sauces
  • Caesar Dressing Recipe

📋 Ingredients

A wide overhead shot of the ingredients for Caesar Dressing. They are laid out on a wooden board. The ingredients are as follows: anchovies, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated parmesan, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and water.
  • Mayonnaise – Full‑fat mayo gives the creamiest result, but lower‑fat varieties work too.
  • Anchovy fillets – Use boneless anchovies packed in oil for convenience; mash them into a paste.
  • Parmesan – Ready‑grated is fine, or grate fresh for more flavour.
  • Worcestershire sauce – Adds brightness and balance to the richness.
  • Seasonings – Salt, black pepper, garlic powder and a little Dijon mustard.
  • Water – Optional; add a splash to thin the dressing to your preferred consistency.

How to make it:

Full recipe and quantities are provided in the recipe card below.

  1. Mash the drained anchovies with the back of a fork until you have a smooth paste.
  2. Stir in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan, pepper, salt and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
  3. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

Pro Tip

For a perfectly smooth texture, blend the dressing briefly in a food processor or use an immersion blender.

This dressing is rich, cheesy and clings beautifully to leaves, pasta or roasted vegetables.

A tall shot of Caesar Dressing. In the centre of the image, there is a glass jar filled with the dressing. Sticking out of the jar, there is a gold spoon with a black handle in the dressing. The jar is on a small wooden board, and you can see to the left of the wooden board there is a brown lid for the jar. This is all set on a light grey surface, with a slightly darker grey background behind it.

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🍽️ What to serve it with

  • Classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine, Parmesan and croutons.
  • Home‑made crunchy croutons to add texture and soak up the dressing.
  • Use it as a dip for fries, pizza crusts or alongside baked or fried chicken wings.

It takes about 5 minutes to make and is well worth the effort.

A tall, overhead shot of Caesar Dressing. In the centre of the image, there is a glass jar filled with the dressing, so you can see the inside of the jar through the top. Sticking out of the jar, there is a gold spoon with a black handle in the dressing. In the top left of the image, you can see the corner of a white bowl filled with Caesar salad. To the right of the image, there is a small grey, metal plate which has a small pile of crispy croutons in it. In the very top left of the image, you can slightly see the corner of a wooden cutting board. This is all set on a light grey surface.

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Can I make it ahead?

Yes. Make the dressing, store it in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 3–4 days.

How to scale this recipe

You can halve the recipe to serve fewer people or double it for a crowd—keep the ingredient ratios the same.

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A tall shot of Caesar Dressing. In the centre of the image, there is a glass jar filled with the dressing. Directly above the jar, there is a gold spoon with some dressing in it. The jar is on a small wooden board, and you can see to the left of the background there is a brown lid for the jar. This is all set on a light grey surface.

Caesar Dressing Recipe

By Nicky Corbishley
A simple, creamy Caesar dressing that’s tangy, cheesy and easy to make.
Prep Time:5 mins
Total Time:5 mins
10 tablespoons (approx)
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless anchovies in oil, drained
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Water, to thin if needed

Instructions

  • Place the drained anchovies in a bowl and mash with a fork into a smooth paste.
  • Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan, pepper, salt and garlic powder. Mix until fully combined.
  • If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a small splash of water and mix again until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

Notes

Can I make it ahead?

Yes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Scaling

Halve or double the recipe as needed, keeping the same ratios.

Nutritional information is approximate per serving; this recipe yields about 10 tablespoons, with each serving around one tablespoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 84 kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 130 mg

Nutrition information is an approximation and can vary.

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