A plate of classic caesar salad with large crisp pieces of bacon, homemad croutons, and a lemon half.
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The Bomb Caesar Salad Dressing

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This Bomb Caesar Salad Dressing has been made far too many times to count! Enjoy this dressing in a classic caesar salad, cold pasta salad, sauce, or dip.

A tableview of homemade caesar salad with crispy bacon and crunchy homemade croutons.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE BOMB CAESAR SALAD DRESSING:

  • garlic clove
  • anchovy paste 
  • Dijon mustard
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Tabasco Sauce
  • lemon juice 
  • mayonnaise 
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper
A Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. The white bowl is wrapped loosely in a blue and white kitchen towel.
I regularly toss this in a Caesar Pasta Salad with Chicken. It’s one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners!

A HOT TIP FOR MAKING THE BOMB CAESAR SALAD DRESSING:

Don’t skip the anchovy paste!

Unless you’re vegetarian, anchovy paste is an absolute must! It adds a depth of flavor that cannot be replicated. The amount recommended in the recipe won’t be fishy whatsoever. Sometimes I add a smidge more than what I’ve noted in the recipe.

Let’s just say it’s one of those ingredients you wouldn’t know was there, but you would know if it was missing.  

Cento is my go-to brand for anchovy paste. Made with anchovies from the Adriatic, this resealable tube is always in my fridge!

A large plate of Caesar Salad with bacon and homemade croutons. Purple Veronica flowers are seen in the top left corner and a platter of orange mandarins can be seen in the bottom right corner.
Sometimes you just need to go ALL-OUT! Crispy thick-cut bacon and homemade croutons make it a hearty meal!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE HOMEMADE CROUTONS:

  • diced bread bread of choice; ideally 1 or 2 days old
  • extra-virgin olive oil: basil, lemon, garlic, rosemary, chili, habanero; whatever kind you want
  • seasoning of choice; here’s your license to experiment
  • sea salt or kosher salt

Take me to your Homemade Crouton Recipe!

A handful of croutons on a tray shaped like a pair of open hands.
Homemade Croutons add texture and flavor to this restaurant favorite.

CURIOUS ABOUT ANCHOVY PASTE?

Give this Simple Anchovy and Caper Spaghetti a try! It’s an easy weeknight dinner, made up of ingredients from your pantry!

A bowl of anchovy and caper spaghetti topped with finely grated Pecorino.
Simple Anchovy and Caper Spaghetti
A plate of classic caesar salad with large crisp pieces of bacon, homemad croutons, and a lemon half.
Sacha Hirschfeld

The Bomb Caesar Salad Dressing

This Bomb Caesar Salad Dressing has been made far too many times to count! Enjoy it in a classic caesar salad, a cold pasta salad, a sauce, or in a dip.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dressings & Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 221
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ tsp anchovy paste see notes
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Tabasco Sauce a few dashes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup mayonnaise like Hellmann's or Kewpie
  • ⅓ cup Parmigiano Reggiano freshly and freshly grated; may sub Pecorino
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

Equipment

  • 1 whisk
  • medium bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • 1 mason jar or jar with tight fitting lid

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper .
  2. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano; whisk until well-incorporated. Taste and adjust as needed.
  3. Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

IS ANCHOVY PASTE NECESSARY?
Unless you’re vegetarian, I wouldn’t skip out on the anchovy paste! It adds a depth of flavor that cannot be replicated. The amount recommended in the recipe won’t be fishy whatsoever. Let’s just say it’s one of those ingredients you wouldn’t know was there, but you would know if it was missing. Sometimes I add a smidge more than what I’ve noted in the recipe. 
Cento is my go-to brand for anchovy paste. Made with anchovies from the Adriatic, this resealable tube is always in my fridge! ALWAYS!

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