This Classic Caesar Salad Dressing brings an authentic taste of Italy right to your kitchen, with a creamy texture and a perfect balance of flavors.

Scale

1 pasteurized egg yolk (or 2 tbsp mayonnaise)

2–3 anchovy fillets (or 1 tsp anchovy paste)

1 small garlic clove

crushed

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

3/4 cup (180 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese

Salt

to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

to taste

Optional: 1 tsp capers

chopped

In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolk (or mayonnaise), anchovy fillets (or paste), crushed garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
Whisk these ingredients together until smooth.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk, creating an emulsion.
Stir in the grated Parmesan, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
If desired, add in chopped capers for an extra layer of flavor.

For a vegetarian version, substitute the anchovies with additional Worcestershire sauce for seasoning.

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