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a jar of homemade caesar salad dressing

Classic Creamy Caesar Dressing

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Vegetarian

A classic since the 1940s, this dressing takes a homemade mayonnaise base and ramps it up with the strong, addictive flavors of garlic, lemon and Parmesan cheese.

a jar of homemade caesar salad dressing
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Makes | 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks
  • Juice of one lemon (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
  • 4 anchovy filets
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, blend egg yolks with lemon juice, garlic, anchovies, Parmesan cheese and red wine vinegar until smooth.
  2. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil until the dressing becomes thick and creamy.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Add 1/4 cup more olive oil if you want it to be a thicker dressing, more like a mayonnaise.)

Food Photography by: Terry Brennan; Food Styling by: Betsy Nelson

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