Caesar Dressing

This healthier Caesar dressing is a rich, creamy, and savory dressing perfect for Caesar salads! This homemade version is made with simple ingredients consisting of avocado mayonnaise, anchovies, Dijon mustard, coconut aminos, lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and spice. Ready in less than 5 minutes! Homemade dressings are the best! If you agree you may want to try some of our others like this Paleo Catalina Dressing or this Honey Dijon Dressing.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Homemade Caesar dressing is so much better than store-bought: offering fresh, bold flavor, free from preservatives, and takes only 5 minutes to make.

You’ll love the creamy, customizable, and savory umami taste: made with real parmesan, garlic, and anchovies. Perfect for salads, sandwiches or as a dip!

Ingredients You Will Need

Avocado oil mayonnaise: offers a unique creamy texture and a healthier fat profile.

Parmesan cheese: is a hard, milk cheese with a nutty and savory flavor. It is made with milk, salt and rennet, then aged for ar least 18 months. Fresh parmesan is a must for this Caesar dressing.

Lemon juice: adds a fresh, bright, and tangy element, which can help balance the richness of the other ingredients.

Dijon mustard: known for its sharp, tangy flavor and complex heat, it is commonly used in vinaigrettes, sauces, and as a sandwich spread. 

Coconut aminos: is a gluten free and soy-free alternative to traditional soy sauce.

Garlic: adds a savory note that enhances the dish with its bold and aromatic flavor.

Anchovy paste: is a savory, umami-rich condiment made from ground, cured anchovies. It adds the perfect umami flavor to the

Salt and black pepper: salt enhances and balances flavors. Meanwhile, ground black pepper adds a gentle heat.

Instructions

Juice the lemons: and mince the garlic finely. I buy pre-minced frozen garlic for use in dressings.

Whisk: all ingredients in a bowl.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Buy pre-minced garlic: as it will take even less time to make this dressing! I like the frozen one from Trader Joe’s.

Refrigerate: for a few hours as this will allow the flavors to meld. This is optional but recommended if you have the time!

Recipe Variations

Omit the anchovy paste: if you are not a fan. (It does add that traditional Caesar flavor and is very mild in this recipe, so give it a try! It might surprise you.)

Worcestershire sauce: can be used in place of the coconut aminos.

Storage Tips

You can store this dressing in the fridge for several weeks when placed in a glass ball jar.

FAQ’s About Caesar Dressing

Do I have to use raw egg? 

No. You can use mayonnaise as a base (which already contains pasteurized eggs).

What if I don’t like anchovies? 

You can omit them, though they provide necessary umami. Substitute with extra Worcestershire sauce or capers.

What is the best cheese for Caesar dressing?

Freshly grated parmesan cheese is best.