The Ultimate Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic, peeled, divided
• 0.75 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 ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

1. Gather all the necessary ingredients for your Caesar salad dressing.
2. Mince 3 cloves of garlic and place them in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to your liking. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice the remaining 3 cloves of garlic into quarters and add them to the hot oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, then remove the garlic from the pan. Add bread cubes to the hot, flavored oil, turning them frequently until lightly browned. Transfer the croutons onto a plate and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Add the prepared Caesar dressing, remaining Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread cubes. Toss gently until the lettuce is evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Caesar salad!

Nutrition

• Calories: 384 kcal
• Fat Content: 34 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 549 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 18 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g