Caesar Salad Dressing (Raw Egg-Free)

Caesar salad dressing is a delicious, creamy salad dressing that typically calls for the use of raw eggs. This raw egg-free Caesar salad  recipe uses mayonnaise instead!

Caesar salad is a delicious, creamy salad  that typically calls for the use of raw eggs. This egg-free Caesar salad  recipe uses mayonnaise instead!

We’re going through a Caesar phase in our house.he problem with authentic Caesar salad dressing is that it uses raw egg yolks. Sure, you can coddle it or buy pasteurized eggs, but I also need to make it in a fairly large quantity to get us through a week of lunches (I double this recipe).

I’ve been using mayonnaise in place of the yolks for years, for a pretty close version of traditional Caesar salad dressing, since mayonnaise uses pasteurized eggs.

Caesar salad dressing is a delicious, creamy salad dressing that typically calls for the use of raw eggs. This egg-free Caesar salad dressing recipe uses mayonnaise instead!

Add chicken to for extra protein
Though I usually throw in some grilled chicken breast for a heartier lunch, sometimes I’ll just eat it with anchovies. I do keep anchovy paste in a tube in the fridge, to use in a pinch as well. Don’t skip the anchovies in the dressing, even if you think you don’t like them. They lend a nice burst of flavor. I generally leave the croutons off, but you can certainly add them.

A classic Caesar salad uses romaine, but we use this Caesar salad on just about any kind of salad. I love how this dressing is adaptable. It works with a variety of diets. Doing Whole30 or Paleo? Omit the parmesan cheese and croutons. Low-carb or keto? Skip the croutons or serve them on the side for the rest of the family. While I’m showing a traditional Caesar salad, you can certainly use more veggies, a different protein or a variety of greens.

Caesar salad is a delicious, creamy salad dressing that typically calls for the use of raw eggs. This egg-free Caesar salad dressing recipe uses mayonnaise instead!
Raw Egg-Free Caesar Salad Dressing

This Caesar Salad is made without raw eggs. Mayonnaise is used to thicken the dressing without fear of salmonella.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste or 1 or 2 anchovy filets
1/4 cup finely grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup olive
Anchovy filets
additional shredded or shaved parmesan
Croutons optional

INSTRUCTIONS

In a food processor fitted with a blade, blend first seven ingredients, mayonnaise through salt and pepper.
With motor running add garlic cloves, 30 seconds or so to mince garlic.
With motor running pour olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified.
Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four days.
Toss romaine with dressing to taste, garnish with additional parmesan, croutons and anchovy filets.
Makes approximately 3/4 cup
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
NUTRITION
Serving: 8g
Calories: 124kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 307mg
Potassium: 21mg
Vitamin A: 60IU
Vitamin C: 2.4mg
Calcium: 43mg
Iron: 0.2mg