Cooked Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

Enjoy the creamy, classic Caesar flavor without the risk of raw eggs! This cooked Caesar dressing recipe is easy to make and delivers a rich, decadent dressing that's perfect for your favorite salad. The low-heat cooking process ensures a smooth, emulsified texture, and the chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Get ready for a Caesar salad upgrade!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 97.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Cooked Caesar Salad Dressing 41

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cooked Caesar Salad Dressing

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Cooked Caesar Salad Dressing? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Cooked Caesar Salad Dressing

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Process until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened – about 10 minutes. Do not boil.
  4. Remove from heat and transfer the dressing to a bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dressing to prevent a skin from forming.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend and the dressing to fully chill.
  6. Before serving, toss your favorite salad greens with the chilled dressing. Sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

9g

Carbs

0g