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

Caesar Salad Dressing (Classic, Creamy & 5 Minutes) 🥗

Created By: Maria Koutsogiannis

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🥗 Make restaurant-quality caesar dressing in 5 minutes flat! Creamy, classic & completely customizable. This homemade caesar salad dressing is a game-changer!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Sauces and Dressings

Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 1 Jar, 3-4 large salads

Calories 504 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup vegan or regular mayonnaise
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 3 garlic cloves minced or grated
• ½ cup grated regular or vegan parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp vegan or regular Worcestershire Sauce
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. olive oil optional
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

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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.

Notes

The salad dressing with last in the fridge, in a tightly sealed container for 5 days.

If you are not vegan or vegetarian, you can add 1 1/2 tsp anchovy paste to the bowl before whisking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.3g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 52.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23.1mg | Sodium: 533.7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.8g

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