I will never buy Caesar salad dressing again 😍🥗
Homemade is richer, fresher, and just hits different 🤍
Dressing Ingredients / Ingredientes del Aderezo
• Mayonnaise: 1 cup
Mayonesa: 1 taza
• Anchovy fillets: 3–4 (or 2 tsp anchovy paste)
Filetes de anchoa: 3–4 (o 2 cditas de pasta de anchoa)
• Garlic cloves, minced: 3–4
Dientes de ajo picados: 3–4
• Dijon mustard: 1½ tsp
Mostaza Dijon: 1½ cditas
• Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
Jugo de limón: 2 cucharadas
• Worcestershire sauce: 1½ tsp
Salsa inglesa: 1½ cditas
• Grated Parmesan cheese: ½ cup
Queso parmesano rallado: ½ taza
• Black pepper: to taste
Pimienta negra: al gusto
• Olive oil: 1–3 tbsp (to thin if needed)
Aceite de oliva: 1–3 cucharadas (para aligerar el aderezo)
Salad Ingredients / Ingredientes de la Ensalada
• Romaine lettuce: 3 heads, washed & chopped
Lechuga romana: 3 cabezas, lavadas y picadas
• Croutons
Crotones / pan tostado
• Shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
Queso parmesano en lascas o rallado
Instructions / Instrucciones
1. Make the dressing / Prepara el aderezo
1. Mash anchovies and garlic into a paste.
Machaca las anchoas con el ajo hasta formar una pasta.
2. Add mayo, Dijon, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Parmesan, and black pepper.
Agrega la mayonesa, mostaza Dijon, jugo de limón, salsa inglesa, parmesano y pimienta negra.
3. Whisk until creamy.
Mezcla bien hasta que quede cremoso.
4. Add olive oil little by little if you want it thinner.
Añade el aceite de oliva poco a poco si deseas una textura más ligera.
2. Assemble the salad / Arma la ensalada
1. Chop and dry the lettuce well.
Pica la lechuga y sécala bien.
2. Add croutons and Parmesan.
Agrega los crotones y el queso parmesano.
3. Toss everything with the dressing.
Mezcla todo con el aderezo hasta que quede bien cubierto.
Making homemade Caesar salad dressing is a game-changer for anyone who enjoys fresh and flavorful salads. Unlike store-bought dressings, which often contain preservatives and artificial flavors, making your own dressing allows you to control the quality of each ingredient, resulting in a richer and more authentic taste. Key to an excellent Caesar dressing is the use of anchovy fillets or anchovy paste; these add a unique umami depth that defines the classic Caesar flavor. Garlic cloves should be fresh and finely minced to complement the tangy lemon juice and sharp Dijon mustard, enhancing the overall zest of the dressing. In addition to traditional ingredients like Mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and Worcestershire sauce, using a high-quality olive oil can help achieve the ideal consistency, allowing you to thin the dressing as desired with 1 to 3 tablespoons. When assembling the salad, ensure the Romaine lettuce is well washed and dried to avoid sogginess, allowing each leaf to be perfectly coated with the creamy dressing. Adding crunchy croutons and shaved or grated Parmesan cheese adds texture and richness that are essential to the salad's appeal. This recipe is not only simple but also bilingual, featuring ingredient names in Spanish, making it accessible to a wider audience. The hashtag #caesersalad connects enthusiasts who love sharing variations of this timeless dish. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side for dinner, homemade Caesar salad dressing transforms your greens into a gourmet meal. Give it a try and never buy commercial Caesar dressing again!
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