Caesar Salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings: people

Calories: 2079kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

Many people love Caesar dressing but can't stand the anchovies. Whether it's the fishy flavor or simply not having it in the pantry, I got you! To do so, I swapped the salty, savory umami flavor that anchovies provide for something else. You will love this twist!

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Equipment

1 Food Processor

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
2 large egg yolks
3-4 large garlic cloves
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2-3 large lemons)
1½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce *see note
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard *see note
½ teaspoon salt
freshly groud black pepper

Instructions

Add all the ingredients for the dressing into a bowl and whisk WELL until it thickens up and changes color to a pale white. If you have a food processor or mini blender, this will save you lots of time! Puree for 10-20 seconds or until thickened. Set aside in a dressing container or small bowl.
*If the dressing is too thick, whisk in 1-2 tbsps of water.
If you have a food processor:
Add your egg yolks and lemon juice first and blend for 30 seconds. Add the mustard next and then slowly stream the olive oil while processing. This step is key to making mayonaisse because we need it to thicken the dressing.
Then add the rest of the ingredients and blend for 30 seconds or until fully emulsified. (You don't want to see the oil separating from the dressing.)
If using a whisk:
Add the egg yolk and lemon juice into a large bowl and whisk for 30 seconds. (Add a wet paper towel underneath so the bowl doesn't move or you can use a heavy glass/ceramic bowl.)
Add in the mustard and mix again for another 10 seconds.
Add ¼ cup of the oil and whisk for another 30 seconds. The mixture should start to come together and thicken/lighten up. If it doesn't whisk more.
Add in the rest of the oil and whisk again for 20 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk one last time until it's thick and creamy but still runny enough to pour.
Chill in the fridge until your ready to dress your salad!

Notes

*Whole grain mustard is what makes this dressing SO good. Trust me and grab this from the store!

*Believe it or not, worcestershire sauce typically contains anchovies as one of its ingredients. It's one of the ingredients that gives Worcestershire sauce its savory and umami taste. Annies has one that's vegan if you prefer.

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