Gluten Free
Caesar Salad Dressing (Classic, Creamy & 5 Minutes) 🥗
Prep
5 minutes
Yield
1 Jar, 3-4 large salads
🥗 Make restaurant-quality caesar dressing in 5 minutes flat! Creamy, classic & completely customizable. This homemade caesar salad dressing is a game-changer!
This easy Caesar salad dressing recipe takes just 5 minutes total. It’s creamy, flavorful, and tastes better than store-bought versions. Because it’s homemade, you control all ingredients completely. This classic Caesar dressing works on salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Plus, you can easily make it vegan or dairy-free. Here’s how to make professional-quality homemade Caesar dressing at home.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Caesar Salad Dressing
- Quick: Make restaurant-quality homemade Caesar dressing in just 5 minutes.
- Creamy: This classic Caesar salad dressing tastes better than store versions.
- Customizable: Easily make it vegan, dairy-free, or pescatarian with swaps.
- Versatile: Use on salads, wraps, sandwiches, and as a dip.
- Budget-Friendly: Homemade Caesar dressing costs less than store-bought bottles.
🍲 Ingredients
Worcestershire Sauce – Worcestershire adds deep umami flavor and complexity to caesar dressing. It provides saltiness and tanginess that define classic recipes. However, traditional versions contain fish sauce, making them non-vegan. So choose vegan Worcestershire or substitute with tamari for dietary needs.
Garlic – Garlic is absolutely key in any Caesar salad dressing recipe. It provides immune-boosting compounds and incredible flavor depth. Additionally, garlic contains antibacterial properties that promote digestive health. Because garlic is so flavorful, please don’t skip it altogether.
👩🍳 How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing
Step 3: Transfer homemade Caesar dressing to a jar and enjoy on an as-needed basis. Store in the refrigerator for easy access throughout the week. Shake well before each use since ingredients may separate.
🗒 Tips and Tricks
- Prep Ahead: Make this original Caesar salad dressing recipe in advance. Store in your fridge for a quick, easy dressing. Having it ready saves time during busy weeknights.
- Beyond Salads: Use this dressing to make Caesar wraps easily. Spread on sandwiches for added flavor and creaminess. Try it as a dip for vegetables or crackers, too.
🗒 Substitutions
- Vegan: Use vegan mayo and vegan parmesan cheese. This creates an entirely plant-based Caesar dressing. Both swaps maintain the creamy texture beautifully.
- Olive Oil: Swap it for avocado oil. Avocado oil has a neutral flavor profile. It works equally well in this homemade Caesar dressing.
🍽️ Best served with
- Mason Jar Salad
- Warming Caesar Salad (with a twist)
- Chickpea Caesar Salad Wrap
- Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store this homemade Caesar dressing in the fridge. Please keep it in a tightly sealed container for 5 days. The dressing tastes best when used within this timeframe. Shake well before each use since ingredients may separate.
🤔 Common Questions
Anchovies add traditional flavor, but this Caesar salad dressing recipe does not.
Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until combined. Keep it stored in a sealed jar. Shake well before each use to recombine ingredients.
Store in the fridge for 5 days maximum. The dressing tastes best within the first 3-4 days. Make fresh batches weekly for optimal flavor.
Check your Worcestershire sauce label for gluten content. Many traditional versions contain gluten. Look for certified gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
Use vegan Parmesan cheese instead of regular. This creates a completely dairy-free dressing. Both swaps work beautifully in this recipe.
Yes, use it on wraps or spread on sandwiches. Try it as a dip for vegetables or crackers. It works anywhere you want Caesar flavor.
Always store in the refrigerator for food safety. Keep it in a sealed container at all times. Don’t leave it at room temperature for long.
Yes, simply double all ingredient amounts easily. Whisk together the same way as the original. Store in a larger jar for convenience.
Caesar Salad Dressing (Classic, Creamy & 5 Minutes) 🥗
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan or regular mayonnaise
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves minced or grated
- 1/2 cup grated regular or vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp vegan or regular Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. olive oil optional
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Into a small bowl, add all the ingredients and whisk together till completely combined and smooth.
- Do a quick taste test and see if you need to add anything to meet your dressing flavor needs.
- Transfer to a jar and enjoy on an as-needed basis.
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I added anchovy paste so its definitely not vegetarian but now I found my go-to caesar dressing!
LOVE THIS FOR YOU!
I ran out of mayo so I used about 2/3 sour cream and 1/3 mayo and it was yummy. it was lighter than other dressings i’m used to but still super flavorful
love this!!!
love it! i’m making all my own sauces now instead of storebought!
these are the best!!!!
Perfect alongside my homemade lasagna. Super garlicky and delicious!
oh yes isn’t is soo good
do you have a recipe for a vinagarette version of this? sometimes I dont want a creamy dressing but instead want something lighter
Hi Courtney! You can always remove the cashews, add more oil and lemon, and add the water in increments! OR you can add less of the cashews. However, caesar salad is traditionally made with a creamy dressing 🙂 You can always make these substitutes and enjoy the caesar flavors.
cesar salad is my fave!
Me too Andi! 🙂
super easy and healthier than store bought. yum!
right?! thanks so much Simon!
I’ve been living off of wraps this summer because they’re super portable and easy for my work lunches. I made this dressing for my Buffalo chicken caesar wraps and it was SOOOO good. I love garlic and this recipe isn’t shy with the garlic!!!!
ahhh thank you so much for the love, jenna!
I love to dip this with my veggies or put it on chicken! It’s so versitile Maria 🙂
Such a delicious idea! I’m going to try putting it on more things 🙂 Thanks Gail!
Thanks for delivering the best recipes Maria! I look forward to the next one!
Thanks Mary! I’m excited to share with you