Homemade Caesar Dressing

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This homemade Caesar dressing recipe is a simple way to make a thick, creamy dressing using basic ingredients. It has that classic tangy, savory flavor and comes together in just a few minutes.

Homemade Caesar dressing in a glass jar on a gray countertop with a blue and white checkered towel behind it. The creamy dressing is thick and speckled with black pepper for a Caesar dressing recipe.

This is my family’s favorite Caesar salad dressing. It’s thick and creamy and tastes so much better than any store-bought dressing I’ve tried.

It’s perfect for tossing with lettuce for a classic Caesar salad or using as a dip or spread. You can keep it thick and creamy or thin it out a bit if you want a more pourable dressing.

Traditionally, Caesar dressings are made with raw eggs and olive oil, but this one has a mayonnaise or whipped dressing base, so it’s quick to make, and you don’t have to worry about raw eggs.

You also don’t need to keep anchovies or anchovy paste on hand to make this. I use Worcestershire sauce that contains anchovies. This gives the dressing the classic Caesar taste without the fish overpowering it, so even my picky eaters love it.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

  • Recipe Name: Homemade Caesar Dressing
  • Cook Time: About 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups
  • Main Ingredients: Miracle Whip or mayo, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, seasonings
  • Dietary Info: Gluten-free (depending on Worcestershire), family-friendly, budget-friendly
  • Difficulty Level: Easy

Why You’ll Love This Caesar Dressing

  • Quick And Easy To Make: This Caesar dressing comes together in just a few minutes with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
  • Thick And Creamy Texture: It’s a creamy dressing that’s rich and smooth, perfect for coating lettuce or using as a spread.
  • Easy To Adjust: You can keep it thick or thin it out with a little olive oil to make a more pourable dressing, depending on how you like it.
  • Versatile: Use it for wraps, sandwiches, as a dip, or to top your salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Miracle Whip (or mayo)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make Homemade Caesar Dressing

A scoop of Miracle Whip in a white bowl on a gray countertop. A blue and white checkered towel sits beside the bowl.
Miracle Whip in a white bowl topped with seasonings and Worcestershire sauce for mixing into a sauce or dressing. A blue and white checkered towel sits beside the bowl on a gray countertop.

Start by adding the Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a medium bowl.

Seasoned Caesar dressing is whisked together in a white bowl until smooth and speckled with black pepper. A metal whisk rests in the creamy mixture beside a blue and white checkered towel.

Whisk everything together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Grated Parmesan cheese added to a bowl of creamy seasoned dressing. The white bowl sits on a gray countertop beside a blue and white checkered towel.
Homemade Caesar dressing mixed together in a white bowl with a spoon resting in the thick creamy mixture. The dressing is speckled with black pepper and Parmesan cheese.

Next, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it’s evenly mixed through the dressing.

Thick homemade Caesar dressing scooped from a glass jar with a metal spoon to show its creamy texture. The jar sits on a gray countertop beside a blue and white checkered towel for an easy recipe for Caesar dressing.

Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. You can use the dressing right away, or cover and refrigerate it until you’re ready to use it.

Recipe Notes & Tips

  • Use Miracle Whip or mayonnaise – This is a mayo-based Caesar dressing, so you can use either Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, depending on your preference. Miracle Whip will be slightly sweeter, while mayonnaise gives a more classic flavor.
  • Adjust the thickness – This dressing is thick and creamy. If you prefer a more pourable dressing, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Let it chill if you have time – While it can be used right away, letting it sit in the fridge for an hour helps the flavors come together.
  • Adjust to taste – You can easily tweak the flavors by adding a little more lemon juice for tang or extra garlic powder for a stronger flavor.

Substitutions

  • Miracle Whip – You can use normal mayonnaise if you prefer, or homemade mayo or whipped dressing.
  • Garlic Powder – You can substitute fresh garlic. 3 cloves finely minced works great.

Serve With:

  • Caesar salad
  • Caesar pasta salad
  • Burgers
  • Chicken wraps
  • Veggie tray

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FAQ’s

Yes, this recipe doesn’t use anchovy paste, but it still has that classic Caesar flavor from Worcestershire sauce, which contains anchovies, and Parmesan cheese.

You can use mayonnaise for a more traditional flavor. Miracle Whip will give it a slightly sweeter taste.

If you prefer a more pourable dressing, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil until it reaches the consistency you like.

Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 to 5 days.

Yes, actually letting it chill for a bit helps the flavors come together even more.

It works well as a dip, sandwich spread, or for wraps and chicken dishes.

Yes, that’s often what I use when I make dressing. But fresh lemon juice will give the best flavor.

Homemade Caesar dressing in a glass jar on a gray countertop with a blue and white checkered towel behind it. The creamy dressing is thick and speckled with black pepper for a Caesar dressing recipe.

Caesar Dressing Recipe

This Caesar dressing is a simple homemade recipe made with a few basic ingredients. It has a thick, creamy texture and classic flavor, making it perfect for salads, wraps, and dipping.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Miracle Whip or mayo
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add the Miracle Whip, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  • Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
  • Dressing will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • If the dressing is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil until it reaches the consistency you like.
  • For a smooth dressing with no bits of cheese, you can blend the dressing in a blender or with an immersion blender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.1mg

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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  2. 5 stars
    I made this easy recipe exactly as stated above. Next time as suggested by the author, I will mince 3 cloves of fresh garlic and add 1 to 2 tablespoon of olive oil.
    Then I will add everything to a magic bullet and blend it to make a smoother dressing.
    Thank you and everyone in my family loved it!

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