Can I skip the anchovies and make it vegan?

Some recipes suggest using a mix of miso paste, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard instead of anchovy paste to get a similar flavor, but I haven't tried this, so I can't guarantee results.

The dressing is too thick. How do I fix it?

If it's too thick, add water. Start with 1 teaspoon and add more as needed. Be careful not to add too much.

Why is my dressing so thin?

This is most likely because you added too much water. You can add more parmesan or more mayonnaise, though this might change the flavors slightly. The dressing should have the right texture if you follow the recipe and use the correct amounts. It will thicken in the fridge as it cools.

Easy Caesar Dressing

Name: Easy Caesar Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp anchovy paste; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 ½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (½ lemon); 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 clove garlic, grated; ¼ tsp fine sea salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; ½ cup mayonnaise (I recommend olive or avocado oil mayo); ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp water (optional)

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Easy Caesar Dressing

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Easy Caesar Dressing takes just 5 minutes to make, and it's made without raw egg yolks! You only need a bowl and a whisk to make it, no blender!

Total Time5 minutes
Yield3/4 cup 1x
DietGluten Free

Ingredients

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1 tsp anchovy paste
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I recommend olive or avocado oil mayo)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp water (optional)

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Instructions

Add anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, fine sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to a medium bowl or a jar.
Whisk the mixture until well mixed.
Add the mayonnaise and parmesan and whisk again until smooth. (The grated parmesan may make it look grainy, but it will melt into the dressing more as it chills.)
Add 1 tbsp of water and whisk again. This is optional, but the dressing will be very thick otherwise. You can add more water if desired until you reach your desired consistency.
Store it in an airtight container in the fridge or serve right away. I like to chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storing: Store the dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. I don’t recommend freezing it because it will separate after defrosting.

Substitutions: You can add ¼ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or you can use vegan mayo. Keep in mind that Parmesan is often made with animal rennet.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Category: Salad Dressing
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

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