Caesar Salad Dressing Without Anchovies [Creamy Recipe]

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If you love a creamy, tangy Caesar salad dressing but don’t want to use anchovies, this easy homemade version delivers all the classic flavor without them.

Made with simple pantry staples like garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard, this Caesar salad dressing without anchovies is rich, bold, and perfect for tossing with crisp romaine lettuce, drizzling on wraps, or using on your favorite side dish recipes.

This quick dressing comes together in minutes and tastes so much fresher than store-bought options.

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Why You’ll Love This Caesar Dressing Without Anchovies

No anchovies needed
Creamy, tangy, and full of flavor
Made with simple ingredients
Ready in just minutes
Great for salad recipes, wraps, sandwiches, and dips
Easy to customize to your taste

A plate of Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, grated cheese, and creamy dressing.

How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing Without Anchovies

Blend together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and white wine vinegar until smooth.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending or whisking to create a creamy, emulsified dressing.
Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then refrigerate for at least an hour before serving so the flavors can meld together.

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Can I make this dressing ahead of time?

Absolutely! Homemade Caesar dressing tastes even better after chilling for a few hours since the flavors have time to blend together.

What is a Good Substitute for Anchovies in Caesar Dressing?

Worcestershire sauce is one of the best substitutes because it adds a similar savory, umami flavor. Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic, and capers can also help create the rich taste that Caesar dressing is known for without using anchovies.

Ways to Use Caesar Dressing

Make a Caesar Salad Pasta Salad
Tossed with romaine lettuce and croutons for the classic salad
Spread on sandwiches or make chicken caesar wraps
Drizzled over grilled chicken
Used as a veggie dip
Served with roasted potatoes

How to make caesar dressing without anchovies

This Caesar salad dressing without anchovies is creamy, tangy, and packed with classic Caesar flavor using simple ingredients like Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and dipping veggies

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Caesar dressing without anchovies, Caesar salad dressing without anchovies, How to make caesar dressing without anchovies

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 1/2 cups

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 rounded teaspoon)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a blender jar, add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Puree the ingredients in the blender on low until totally mixed.
With the blender running on low, slowly add the olive oil in a steady drizzle.
Add the parmesan cheese and blend for 2 to 3 seconds longer or until well mixed.
To make a caesar salad: Serve the dressing over freshly chopped romaine lettuce with croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before serving since the ingredients may separate slightly over time.

Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe Without Anchovies

Why You’ll Love This Caesar Dressing Without Anchovies