Experience the rich and creamy flavor of the Best Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing, perfect for elevating your salads.

Scale

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

In a small bowl, mash 3 cloves of garlic into a paste. Add the mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, anchovy fillets, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed.
In a separate bowl, combine the cubed day-old bread with remaining minced garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Toss to coat, then bake at 375°F for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
In a large bowl, combine the torn romaine lettuce and croutons. Drizzle with the Caesar dressing and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

For a stronger garlic flavor, increase the amount of garlic used. This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Keywords: Caesar salad dressing, homemade dressing, garlic dressing, creamy dressing