This Easy Paleo Caesar Dressing is thick, creamy, packed with fresh flavor and is the best caesar dressing you’ll ever have! Whole30 approved, dairy free and gluten free.
My husband LOVES caesar salads. Every time we would go out to eat that would always be his salad of choice. I think it’s because it has the least veggies and most croutons, cheese, and dressing. That’s changed now that he doesn’t have the croutons or cheese, but he still loves caesar dressing. It is so simple to make and better than anything you can buy in the store. Don’t be afraid of the anchovies. They are a little scary, right? They get completely pulverized and your taste buds won’t even be able to detect them- promise! They add so much flavor and give it that distinct caesar taste. Chances are you’ve had them before and didn’t even know it.
This is made very similar to my mayo recipe- one jar, a few ingredients, and a couple minutes. Can’t beat that! I like to keep a jar in the fridge for making quick chicken caesar salad, dipping veggies, or topping a salad (of course!). It’s also good mixed with tuna for those times I don’t feel like cooking.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need. Room temperature eggs, fresh garlic (garlic oil for low FODMAP), coconut vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), salt, pepper, light olive oil or avocado oil, lemon juice, and half a can of anchovies.
Place all the ingredients except the oil in a large mason jar and blend until completely smooth. Slowly add in the oil with the blender on and move the blender up and down until all the oil is fully incorporated. I wrote to use between 2 to 2 1/2 cups of oil because the more oil you use the less strong it will be. It’s really up to you, so taste it as you go.
You will love how simple and quick this dressing is to make and how fresh it tastes!
Here are a couple more homemade sauces that we love- Paleo Mayo and Paleo Pesto (both are Whole30 approved!!)
*Pictures updated May, 2019. Recipe is the same, but low FODMAP variation added to the notes.
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Paleo Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 ounce anchovies 1/2 can or about 5 filets
- 2 cloves garlic*
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 - 2 1/2 cups light olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mouth mason jar, combine eggs, anchovies, garlic, salt, pepper, vinegar, and lemon juice. Using an immersion blender, blend until completely smooth. About 30 seconds.
- With the blender on, slowly pour in olive oil and move blender up and down in the jar until all oil is added and mixture is thick.
Notes:
Audrey says
Hi there! Thanks for this recipe, it’s DELICIOUS! How long will this keep in the fridge?
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Audrey! It’s good until the eggs expire, so check the carton.
Kelly says
Can you attach a link to your immersion blender? I’ve purchased regular and wide mouth mason jars to make my own sauces/dressings, but my new immersion blender is still too wide! Help!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kelly- yes, HERE is the one I have and love. It fits in the wide mouth mason jars great. I hope that helps!
stephanie rosekrans says
This is a five star recipe. I have made it three times and each time I used a different oil. Light olive, avocado, and safflower. All fabulous. You have to pour in the oil painstakingly slow. Don’t rush the process. I have kept it in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. This dressing will change your life!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Stephanie! I’m so glad you like it and thanks for the great feedback!
Rachael says
How much anchovy paste do I need to use? I have that instead of regular anchovys.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Rachel- about 1 tablespoon. You can use 2 teaspoons to start if you’re unsure that will be too strong. Hope you love it.
Tina says
Instead of sardines I substituted 1 tsp of anchovy paste and it was perfect!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying it, Tina!