Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
A classic Caesar salad dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and savory Parmesan cheese. This dressing is quick to prepare and perfect for tossing with crisp romaine lettuce and croutons for an authentic Caesar salad experience.
- Author: Lena
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup dressing 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Caesar Salad Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince the garlic finely to ensure it blends smoothly into the dressing, and grate the Parmesan cheese if not pre-grated.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if desired by adding a pinch of salt or more lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Serve or Store: Use the dressing immediately tossed with your favorite salad ingredients or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.
Notes
- For a thinner dressing, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or olive oil to reach desired consistency.
- You can swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Freshly grated Parmesan yields the best flavor over pre-packed grated cheese.
- This dressing contains dairy; for a dairy-free version use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Keywords: Caesar salad dressing, mayonnaise dressing, garlic lemon dressing, Parmesan dressing, easy salad dressing