Caesar dressing
A creamy, garlicky, umami-heavy dressing built on anchovy, garlic, egg, and parmesan. Bottled versions vary hugely in quality. Check the ingredient list for real anchovy if that punchy flavor matters to you.
Used for
- salads
- wraps
- dipping
- pasta salads
In the kitchen
- Whisk to emulsify if making from scratch.
- Toss with romaine just before serving.
- Thin with water or lemon juice if too thick.
Picking it at the store
- Refrigerated dressings (in the produce section) generally taste fresher than shelf-stable bottled ones.
- Check for anchovy or anchovy paste in the ingredients. Some bottled versions skip it entirely and taste flat.
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