Caesar dressing
americanSmooth sauce made with mayonnaise, anchovies, garlic, and parmesan, perfect for salads or raw vegetables.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk(s)
- 4 anchovies
- 20 cl sunflower oil
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 clove(s) garlic
- 25 g parmesan
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon(s)
- 10 cl heavy cream
- Espelette pepper
Instructions
Preparing the mayonnaise:
- 1In a bowl, put the mustard, egg yolk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 2Mix with a whisk.
- 3Pour in the sunflower oil in a thin stream while mixing to emulsify the mayonnaise.
- 4Once the mayonnaise has emulsified, add the olive oil and Espelette pepper and mix again.
Preparing the Caesar sauce:
- 5Grate the parmesan.
- 6Finely chop the garlic.
- 7Finely chop the anchovies until you get a purée-like texture.
- 8Add the parmesan, garlic, and anchovies to the mayonnaise.
- 9Mix well and add the cream to get a softer texture.
- 10Adjust the seasoning if needed and refrigerate until ready to use.
About this dish
Caesar sauce is a creamy, rich sauce, typically served with Caesar salad, a dish of American origin. It's made of various ingredients that give it a distinctive flavor: garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, egg yolks, Dijon mustard, olive or vegetable oil, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper. These elements are mixed until smooth and creamy. The anchovies, garlic, and parmesan give the sauce its salty, umami flavor, while the lemon juice adds a tangy note. Traditionally, it's used to dress Caesar salad, a dish made of romaine lettuce, croutons, and often grilled or poached chicken. However, its flavorful taste and creamy texture also make it an excellent choice for other salads or as a dip for vegetables.
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