Description
Fresh caesar salad dressing elevates classic dishes with robust Mediterranean flavors. Creamy garlic notes blend seamlessly with tangy anchovies and zesty parmesan for an irresistible culinary experience you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) anchovy paste (or 2 anchovy fillets, minced)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Garlic Infusion: Crush garlic cloves into a fine paste using the back of a knife, releasing their pungent essence into a medium mixing bowl.
- Flavor Foundation: Blend anchovy paste with crushed garlic, creating a rich umami base that will elevate the dressing’s complexity and depth.
- Citrus Integration: Whisk in fresh lemon juice, ensuring a bright, zesty undertone while seamlessly combining all preliminary ingredients.
- Condiment Fusion: Incorporate Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, whisking vigorously to create a glossy, harmonious emulsion that binds the dressing’s diverse flavor profiles.
- Creamy Consistency: Fold in mayonnaise and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, stirring with smooth, circular motions to develop a silky, luxurious texture that balances the dressing’s tangy and creamy elements.
- Seasoning Refinement: Calibrate the flavor with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting to achieve a perfectly balanced profile.
- Flavor Maturation: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and develop a more sophisticated, nuanced taste that will transform your Caesar salad dressing into a culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Garlic Technique: Use the flat side of a knife to crush garlic into a fine paste, releasing maximum flavor and ensuring smooth texture without large chunks.
- Anchovy Integration: Mix anchovy paste thoroughly to distribute umami flavor evenly, which helps balance the dressing’s overall taste profile.
- Cheese Quality Matters: Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for authentic flavor – pre-grated cheese lacks the depth and richness of freshly grated cheese.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and develop a more complex, harmonious flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg