Caesar dressing
Make a classic Caesar dressing at home with anchovies, Parmesan, and lemon. Creamy, flavorful, and ready in minutes - perfect for salads or dipping.
Updated : 02 September, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
2
Anchovy
1
Garlic
25 grams
Parmesan
2 tablespoon
Olive oil
80 grams
Mayonnaise
0.5
Lemon
to taste
Sea salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
On a clean chopping board, place the anchovies and garlic, sprinkle over a pinch of coarse salt, and mash them together with the edge of a knife until a rough paste forms.
Step 2
Transfer the paste to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, olive oil, and mayonnaise. Grate in the lemon zest, squeeze in the juice, and mix until everything is well combined.
Step 3
To loosen the mixture, add 1-2 tablespoons of ice-cold water, adjusting to your preferred consistency. Taste and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Step 4
Stored in a sealed container in the fridge, this creamy, tangy dressing will keep fresh for 3-5 days.