The Ultimate Creamy Caesar Dressing (No Raw Eggs!)

I used to hide a secret in my refrigerator door: a bottle of store-bought Caesar dressing. That all changed the night I hosted an impromptu dinner party and realized my trusty bottle was empty! In a panic, I whipped up this creamy Caesar dressing from scratch—and my guests couldn’t stop raving about it. Now I’ll never go back to the bottled stuff again. Trust me, once you try this recipe, neither will you!

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Why This Caesar Dressing Recipe Stands Out

This isn’t just any Caesar dressing—it’s a creamy, no-raw-egg version that delivers all the classic Caesar flavor without any worries. While traditional Caesar dressings use raw eggs as a thickener, this recipe cleverly substitutes mayonnaise, making it:

• Made with simple ingredients you likely already have
• Safer for everyone to enjoy
• Incredibly creamy and luxurious
• Super quick to prepare (ready in just 10 minutes!)

Creamy Caesar Dressing Recipe Ingredients

This homemade salad dressing is created with wholesome ingredients as follows:

• Mayonnaise – Provides the creamy base and replaces raw eggs found in traditional recipes
• Sour cream – Adds tanginess and balances the richness of the mayonnaise
• Anchovy paste – Delivers that distinctive umami flavor essential to authentic Caesar dressing
• Onion salt – Offers savory depth and subtle onion flavor without the texture of fresh onion
• Garlic powder – Provides a mellow garlic flavor that’s less intense than fresh garlic
• Parmesan cheese – Contributes nutty, salty notes and helps thicken the dressing

You don’t need to cope with buying whole anchovies and mashing them up; you can purchase anchovy paste in a tube. Don’t leave out the anchovy paste because you’re not sure if you like anchovies – this dressing needs every ingredient to taste like the real deal! 

This creamy Caesar dressing recipe is super simple to make. All you have to do is blend the ingredients together, and that’s that!

1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl.

2. Stir or whisk to mix all ingredients by hand. Do not use a blender or food processor.
3. If it’s too thick, thin it with vinegar.

Caesar Dressing Variations

If you hate the taste of anchovies, try using crushed capers instead.

A small splash of Worcestershire sauce will help replace the briny flavors missed by not including the anchovies. Note that some brands of Worcestershire sauce contain small amounts of anchovies.

Other Ways to Use Homemade Creamy Garlic Caesar Dressing

You don’t have to stop with just using this Caesar salad dressing on a Caesar salad. This dressing can add great flavor to many other foods. Here are some ideas:

• Delicious as a spread for deli wraps or sandwiches.
• Use it as a dip for your crudite platter.
• Makes a great dipping sauce for French fries, zucchini chips, or even spicy chicken wings. 
• Use it anywhere you would use ranch dressing for an extra flavor zing.

How to Turn a Caesar Salad Into a Main Meal

When it comes to salads, the dressing is king. The usual way to serve this creamy Caesar dressing is on a Caesar salad. Serve up your Caesar salad with homemade croutons or Little Caesars Breadsticks.

However, you don’t have to use only a Caesar salad as a side salad. You can easily turn your salad into a main course.

• Chicken Caesar Salad: Add chicken – a Caesar salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
• Steak Caesar Salad: Grilled steak goes perfectly with this creamy Caesar dressing!
• Shrimp Caesar Salad: Roasted, grilled, or even spicy buffalo shrimp will give you a delicious salad.
• Bacon Caesar Salad: Because, bacon!!
• Vegetarian Caesar Salad: Add veggies, chickpeas, avocado, white beans, pickled onions, etc. You can have a hearty Caesar salad and still keep it vegetarian.

How to Store Leftover Caesar Dressing

The homemade creamy Caesar salad dressing will stay in the fridge for about a week. Its flavor will continue to develop as it marinates.

Please keep it in a sealable mason jar or an airtight container so it doesn’t absorb any lingering odors from other foods in your refrigerator.

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