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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