Description
Creamy caesar vinaigrette brings classic Italian dressing magic to salads with bold, tangy flavors. Rich parmesan and zesty lemon create a smooth, irresistible blend you’ll drizzle over crisp greens with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra umami)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar (or more lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Emulsification: Combine anchovy, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, worcestershire sauce, and olive oil in a small bowl or mason jar, whisking vigorously or sealing and shaking until ingredients form a smooth, unified dressing.
- Seasoning: Incorporate freshly ground black pepper and grated parmesan cheese, tasting and adjusting flavor profile by adding additional lemon juice for brightness, extra cheese for depth, or more olive oil to achieve desired consistency.
- Preservation: Transfer vinaigrette to a sealed glass container, refrigerate immediately, and consume within seven days. Before each use, gently shake or stir to reincorporate separated ingredients and restore optimal texture.
Notes
- Start with small amounts of anchovies and garlic, gradually adding more to control the vinaigrette’s boldness without overwhelming the salad.
- Whisk or shake vigorously to emulsify ingredients, ensuring a smooth, consistent texture that coats ingredients evenly.
- Replace traditional anchovies with capers or miso paste for vegetarian versions, maintaining the umami depth without fish.
- Prepare vinaigrette just before serving to preserve the bright, zesty flavors and prevent ingredient breakdown, especially for delicate greens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg