Best Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic, peeled, divided
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 5 anchovy fillets, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

Directions

Step 1: Gather all ingredients on your work surface for easy access.

Step 2: Mince 3 cloves of garlic and place them in a small mixing bowl.

Step 3: Add mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, minced anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard into the bowl with the garlic. Stir well to combine.

Step 4: Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Once mixed, refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 5: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters and add them to the hot oil.

Step 6: Cook the garlic in the hot oil, stirring constantly, until the garlic turns golden brown. Once done, remove the garlic from the pan and discard it.

Step 7: Add the cubed bread to the skillet with the garlic-infused oil. Toss the bread cubes frequently to ensure they cook evenly and turn golden brown. Once done, transfer the croutons to a plate and season with salt and pepper.

Step 8: Place the torn romaine lettuce into a large mixing bowl.

Step 9: Add the chilled dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned croutons to the lettuce. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 10: Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Caesar salad!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 384
• Total Fat: 34g (43% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 6g (28% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 18mg (6% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 549mg (24% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 16g (6% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (6% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 6g (12% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 16mg (17% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 126mg (10% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2mg (10% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 212mg (5% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your calorie needs.