Caesar Dressing Recipe Without Raw Egg
Make crisp Caesar salad with creamy homemade dressing, Parmesan, and crunchy croutons. Fresh, bold, and perfect as a lunch or side.
Ingredients
For the Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced or squeezed
- 4 anchovy fillets
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
For the Salad
- 2 romaine hearts roughly chopped
- 2 cups croutons
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ground black pepper to taste
Optional: Quick Garlic Croutons
- 3 slices day-old bread thick slices, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Using store-bought croutons? Skip the crouton steps.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt.3 slices day-old bread, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Cook the bread cubes for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until golden and crisp. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end, then let the croutons cool.
- Make the dressing. Blend the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, capers, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, anchovies, salt, and black pepper until smooth in a food processor.½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon capers, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 cloves garlic, 4 anchovy fillets, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the olive oil at the end and blend briefly or stir it in by hand.¼ cup olive oil
- Stir in the grated Parmesan. If the dressing is too thick, add 1 tablespoon cold water and stir. Add more only if needed.½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Taste and adjust. Want it brighter? Add a few drops of lemon juice. Want it saltier? Add extra Parmesan before adding more salt.
- Cut or tear the romaine hearts into large pieces. Wash them well and dry them very well.2 romaine hearts
- Add the romaine to a large serving bowl. Add about half of the dressing and toss gently.
- Add the croutons and more dressing to taste.2 cups croutons
- Top with shaved Parmesan cheese. Add black pepper and serve right away.½ cup Parmesan cheese, ground black pepper
NOTES
1. What kind of Parmesan should I use? Use a block of Parmesan and grate or shave it yourself. It gives better flavor and texture than pre-shredded cheese.
2. Can I turn this into a main dish? Yes. Add grilled chicken, crispy bacon, steak slices, or hard-boiled eggs for a fuller salad.
3. Does Caesar dressing taste like anchovies? No, not strongly. Anchovies add deep, savory flavor. Once blended with lemon, Parmesan, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, the dressing tastes bold and balanced, not fishy.
4. Storage
Once the salad is tossed with dressing, serve it right away. The romaine will soften and the croutons will lose their crunch.
- Refrigerator: Store homemade Caesar dressing in a covered jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before using. If the dressing becomes too thick, add 1 tablespoon cold water and stir again.
- Room temperature: Store cooled croutons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1075mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5150IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Iron: 3mg
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