Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
I make this Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing whenever I want that bold, classic Caesar flavor without the raw eggs. The Greek yogurt keeps it light, and the Worcestershire sauce adds just the right depth. It’s simple, fresh, and always a hit.
Servings 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. black ground pepper
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ½ cup Romano cheese freshly grated
- ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic clove pressed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Mix with a hand mixer just until combined and smooth.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, pressed garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Whisk again for about 1 minute, or until the dressing is fully combined and creamy.
- Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice. It gives the dressing a bright, clean flavor that bottled juice can’t match.
- Grate the cheese yourself. Freshly grated Parmesan and Romano melt smoothly and add richer flavor than pre-shredded cheese.
- Whisk until creamy. Blend the mayo and Greek yogurt well before adding other ingredients for a silky texture.
- Add cheese last. Stir it in at the end to keep the dressing smooth and prevent clumping.
- Taste and adjust. Add more lemon juice for tang, salt for balance, or pepper for a little bite.
- Chill before serving. Let the dressing rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can blend.
- Make it ahead. The flavor deepens after a few hours, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Thin if needed. If the dressing thickens in the fridge, whisk in a splash of milk, water, or lemon juice until it’s just right.
- Skip the raw egg. The mayo and Greek yogurt create the same creamy texture safely and easily.
- Use it beyond salads. Try it as a dip for veggies, a spread for wraps, or a sauce for grilled chicken or shrimp.