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Creamy Caesar Dressing is a breeze to make with this easy 6 ingredient recipe. It’s bright and fresh, and ready in 5 minutes!

A jar of Easy Caesar Dressing surrounded by garlic and Parmesan.

 

I do declare this the summer of the keto salad. I’ve been eating them for lunch or dinner almost every day. Sometimes I eat them for both lunch and dinner!

Much of my current salad enthusiasm is due to this delicious Easy Caesar Dressing. I created it to accompany a recipe in my upcoming high protein cookbook. And it was so good, I immediately made a second batch right away.

I took it to a friend’s house for dinner and everyone asked for the recipe, so I knew I had a winner on my hands!

If Caesar isn’t your thing, I’ve also got delicious recipe for Sugar Free Honey Mustard, Chipotle Ranch, and Keto French Dressing!

A jar of homemade Caesar dressing in front of a plate of salad.

Why you will love this recipe

Making Caesar dressing from scratch usually requires raw egg yolks. But this easy recipe bypasses the eggs by using jarred mayonnaise. It makes great sense, since both Caesar and mayo are really just emulsions of egg yolks and oil.

It makes even more sense since store-bought mayonnaise is pasteurized, so it solves the problem of storing a dressing made with raw egg. It lasts much better this way. Although I will say, it’s tasty enough that you may blow through it quickly!

It also doesn’t require a blender or a lot of whisking. Simply add the ingredients to a bowl, stir well, and you’re done. Or you can use my favorite method, which is to add the ingredients to a jar, shake it up, and be done.

This keto salad dressing is creamy, tangy, garlicky, and has plenty of Parmesan cheese. It’s everything you want a Caesar dressing recipe to be!

Ingredients you need

The ingredients for Caesar dressing on a gray table.
  • Mayonnaise: Try to choose a good, healthy mayo that doesn’t contain any sugars or soybean oil. They do exist, I promise! I typically use avocado oil mayonnaise.
  • Parmesan: I find that the finely grated Parm you can get in the deli department works best for recipes like this. But don’t get the junky kind in a can!
  • Lemon: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives this Caesar dressing a bright, fresh flavor.
  • Olive oil: You can also use avocado oil.
  • Dijon mustard: This adds a unique tanginess to the dressing.
  • Garlic: Please use fresh garlic for this recipe. It will give your easy Caesar dressing so much flavor.
  • Anchovy paste: Don’t freak out! This is optional if you are not an anchovy fan. But let’s be honest, it’s what gives Caesar the classic flavor. Anchovy paste makes it super easy to add a little to your dressing.
  • Salt and pepper

Easy does it!

A jar of Keto Caesar dressing on a dark background with garlic and lemon behind it.

Once you’ve got your ingredients together, this dressing comes to together in about a minute. You can whisk it together any way you like.

As I mentioned above, my favorite method for any salad dressing is to just shake it all up in a jar. I find it combines the ingredients better than a whisk. And then it’s already in the jar if you need to store it.

My biggest tip is to hold back on adding any salt until you taste the dressing. Parmesan cheese contains a lot of salt and it can easily become too salty for many palates.

A spoon drizzling Caesar dressing into a glass jar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is classic Caesar dressing made of?

The classic version of this dressing contains egg yolks, oil, Dijon mustard, lemon, garlic, Parmesan, and anchovies. This easy Caesar dressing skips the yolks in favor of mayonnaise.

Does Caesar salad dressing contain raw eggs?

The classic dressing does contain raw egg yolks, which makes many people uncomfortable. But using mayonnaise provides a similar flavor and consistency, and allows for longer storage.

Do you have to add anchovies?

You are not required to add anchovies to Caesar salad dressing. Skip them and enjoy this delicious recipe to your taste.

How long can you store Caesar dressing?

Classic Caesar should be used within 2 days because of the raw yolks. However, you can store this keto salad dressing in the fridge in an airtight jar for up to a week.

Keto Chicken Caesar salad on a white plate with a jar of dressing in the background.

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A jar of Easy Caesar Dressing surrounded by garlic and Parmesan.

Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe

Creamy Caesar Dressing is a breeze to make with this easy 6 ingredient recipe. It’s bright and fresh, and ready in 5 minutes!

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Caesar dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

  • cup mayonnaise
  • tablespoons finely grated Parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon anchovy paste optional
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, garlic, anchovy paste, and pepper until well combined.

  • Taste and add salt to your liking.

Notes

Storage Information: Store this keto salad dressing in the fridge in an airtight jar for up to a week. 

Nutrition Facts

Easy Caesar Dressing Recipe

Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons)

Calories 127
Calories from Fat 116

% Daily Value*

Fat 12.9g20%

Carbohydrates 1.4g0%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Protein 1.2g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.



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