Once you find the perfect Caesar Salad Dressing, you will never need another one. This is that Caesar Salad recipe! The Outback Steakhouse Caesar salad dressing may be the best around and now you can make it at home.
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Why this Recipe Works
Once you find a great Caesar salad dressing, you never want to let go. This Outback Steakhouse Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe goes with just about everything. It can be your go-to salad for all of your favorite Outback Steakhouse recipes too.
A Caesar salad dressing recipe may also feel ingredient heavy. But consider this, if you could make a salad dressing that is good for two weeks, wouldn’t that be worth it! I say yes!
What Makes a Great Caesar Salad
If you make a lot of salads, you know what works and what doesn’t work. Keep these salad tips in mind next time you plan to make a caesar salad.
- Always buy the freshest of ingredients. If you are not sure if the lettuce is at it’s best, put it in ice-cold water to help make it extra crisp. Make sure to dry it all the way before adding the dressing.
- After you buy your romaine lettuce, remove the outer layer and discard. These leaves tend to have a bitter taste.
- Instead of cutting up the lettuce, consider leaving it alone and arranging the long leaves on a plate with the dressing and accessories on top
- Splurge on the Parmesan cheese! It’s always nice to have quality cheese for anything but especially a Caesar salad. Make sure you pick-up Parmigiano-Reggiano that is aged for at least 24 months. This will give you the perfect sharp flavor for your salad.
Ingredients
Making a Caesar Salad dressing is really easy — and did I mention it’s good for up to two weeks? Here’s what you’ll need:
- Mayonnaise
- Egg Substitute
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Anchovy Paste
- Chopped Garlic
- Sugar
- Salt & Pepper
- Parsley
How to Make Outback Caesar Dressing
It’s super simple to mix up, and then you can make the salad by adding the romaine lettuce, croutons to a bowl, and maybe some fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for the top! Add some grilled chicken or shrimp for a hearty dinner salad.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer for about 1-2 minutes.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
10 (Yes 10!) Suggestions for What You Can do with Your Caesar Salad Dressing
- A dressing for pasta or potato salad. Ditch your usual dressing and use Caesar instead. It’s thick enough to thoroughly coat your ingredients and instantly add a flavor boost.
- Swap it for plain old mayo. Caesar dressing makes for a much more interesting and tastier chicken or tuna salad.
- Make a superior coleslaw. Using Caesar dressing for coleslaw is a big win. It adds that touch of richness that coleslaw desires.
- A delicious dip for veggies or breadsticks. Just like crisp lettuce, raw veggies love Caesar dressing. Pour some in a bowl and get dunking.
- Toss your veggies in it before roasting. Choose your veggies — potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower – all work well. Toss them with Caesar dressing and roast until they’re caramelized, crispy, and extra tasty.
- Drizzle it on corn on the cob. Of course, corn on the cob is terrific with just a little butter and salt, but try drizzling a little Caesar dressing on it for an extra delight.
- Spread it on your sandwich bread or burger bun. Forget ketchup or mustard; slather Caesar dressing on instead.
- A marinade for meat. Toss chicken in Caesar dressing and let it marinate for several hours or overnight. When grilling or roasting your chicken, the rich dressing tenderizes and adds a wonderful flavor to the meat.
- Use it on wings. Toss chicken wings in Caesar dressing before baking them for a different twist on this popular way to eat chicken.
- Spread some on fish before baking. Caesar dressing makes a flavorful sauce for fish such as salmon, tuna, or cod.
It’s impossible to mess up when making this wonderful-tasting caesar salad dressing – it’s just so easy to put together. And, it tastes even better if it’s allowed to chill in your refrigerator overnight.
In fact, it will keep in your fridge for up to two weeks. So why not make some extra so you’ll always have it on hand? I look forward to hearing how you use this copycat Caesar salad dressing.
How to store Caesar Salad Dressing
Caesar salad dressing made with mayonnaise should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is important to keep the dressing cold to prevent bacteria growth and to ensure that it stays fresh for longer. The dressing can typically last for up to one week in the refrigerator, but it is important to check for any signs of spoilage, such as an off smell or appearance, before consuming. Additionally, if the dressing has been sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours, it should be discarded for safety reasons.
Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes
- Ginger Salad Dressing
- Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
- Homemade French Dressing
- Hot Bacon Dressing
- Japanese Dressing Recipe
- Olive Garden Italian Dressing Recipe
- Oriental Dressing
- Pesto Ranch Dressing
- Russian Dressing
Favorite Outback Steakhouse Copycat Recipes
- Alice Springs Chicken
- Blooming Onion Recipe
- Outback Fries
- Outback Mushrooms
- Outback Steakhouse Quesadilla
Be sure to check out more of my easy salad dressing recipes and the best Outback Steakhouse copycat recipes here on CopyKat!
Outback Steakhouse Caesar Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried parsley
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for about 1-2 minutes. Cover and chill for several hours. This salad dressing stays fresh for about two weeks.
Nutrition
Special thanks to gnvdude for this recipe.
Jennifer Arrage
Is egg substitute egg beaters?
Stephanie Manley
Yes, Egg Beaters are a brand of egg substitutes.
Carol
Can this be frozen?
Stephanie Manley
I would not freeze salad dressing.
Dana
Too runny, not thick like Outback’s dressing. I think if you cut back on the Mayo it would taste better.
Nadine pelch
HOW LONG WILL THIS DRESSING KEEP IF MADE WITHA FRESH EGG?
Stephanie
I would toss it after the first useage.
Bonnie
Do I have to use egg substitute?
Can I use fresh eggs? If so please advise.
Stephanie
You can use fresh eggs, you do not need to use an egg substitute.
Nadinepelch
SO…CAN FRESH EGG BE USED IN THIS SALAD INSTEAD OF EGG SUBSTITUTE?
Stephanie
Yes, you could use a fresh egg.
Robin Cruickshank
Anchovy paste is also in the famous Zaxbys Chicken Sauce.
Stephanie
Good to know about Zaxbys.
AB
I didn’t think it tasted a lot like outback. Also too runny.
Jillian
I worked at Outback Steakhouse for several years so I was very excited to see this recipe because Outback honestly has the best Caesar dressing in my opinion. I was disappointed that this didn’t taste anything like it- this had a very mayonnaise-y taste to it.I followed the directions to the T and even let the dressing sit overnight. I made some adjustments that made the dressing taste similar. I didn’t measure anything but I added the following ingredients. Hope this helps:
– added about 1/4 cup more olive oil
-added about 2-3 tablespoons of Worcestershire
– added about 2 more tsps of lemon juice
-added about 2- 3 tablespoons of dijon mustard
– added about 1 tablespoon of raw horseradish
– added about 1 tablespoon of seasoned parmesan cheese
mi
Yea this is way of
SousCh3f
I personally worked for Outback Steakhouse for 5 years. I made this dressing daily for 2 1/2 years. This was an oil based dressing and was prepared in a blender. Also the key to this recipe was the fact that real anchovies were used in the recipe among other spices u do not have listed in your recipe.
VicP
thanks for not sharing, lol. would have been nice if you said what the ingredients were.
Clitóris lefude
Where os the recipe? Seu Arrombado
Victoria Swanson
And where is this recipe? We would all like to know. Please? Ty!
Luvinmykids923
does it taste the same as outback with out the anchovy paste ? just wondering 🙂
Kay
Excellant recipe. Anchovy paste is key. Raves all around. Yum, Yum.
Anonymous
Nope, it needs anchovy paste. It gives he dressing the special zip.
Carol-Trenton, Mich
This is an outstanding recipe. Now we can have Ceasar Salad at home as good as the Outback. What a treat! I omitted the anchovy paste. I tastes better the longer you chill it. You must try this. Don’t forget to put big croutons before you serve it. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM Good!
mjds
I have read that Worcestershire Sauce is a good substitution for anchovy paste because it contains anchovy paste.