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January 2010
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Caesar Dressing

Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

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• Page 1: Caesar Salad History
• Page 2: Original Caesar Salad Recipe
• Page 3: Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing
• Page 4: Caesar Salad Pizza Recipe

Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

While not part of the original recipe, a creamy Caesar dressing based on mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese has become the popular solution over the years. Here’s a delicious recipe, courtesy of McCormick. Remember that freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, freshly-minced garlic and freshly-squeezed lemon juice make a big difference.

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic or McCormick Garlic with Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 to 2 anchovy fillets, mashed 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon milk 1 package (10 ounces) torn Romaine lettuce 1 cup croutons 1 head romaine

Don’t you want to jump in with a fork? Photo courtesy McCormick.com.

• Fresh-ground black pepper to taste
• Optional broiled/grilled chicken strips or shrimp (for a main dish salad)

Preparation

1. Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic anchovies, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce in small bowl until well blended. Stir in milk. For a thinner (and less caloric) dressing, add more milk. Refrigerate dressing until ready to use.

2. To serve, toss lettuce and croutons in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat well.

3. Sprinkle with fresh black pepper from a peppercorn grinder and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

4. For Chicken or Shrimp Caesar Salad, top with grilled chicken or shrimp. Some people add bacon and hard-boiled eggs, but this is a Cobb Salad-Caesar Salad fusion.

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