A true Caesar salad is composed directly prior to enjoying (eating) with the dressing prepared on the plate. It is quite lovely. But, sometimes you just want a Caesar dressing, may it be for convenience or other applications.

Ingredients for Caesar Dressing

1. Garlic, Chopped      1/2 Tbsp.
2. Eggs, pasteurized    1 each
3. Parmesan, grated    2 oz
4. Vinegar, 50% Balsamic 50% Red Wine   2 fl oz
5. Anchovy, 1 fillet
6. Vegetable oil     6 fl oz
7. Black Pepper    1tsp
8. Salt      1/2 Tbsp.
9. Olive Oil    6 fl oz

Recipe makes 1 quart of dressing

Procedure

If you have a food processor:

• Combine garlic, eggs, Parmesan, vinegar, anchovy, pepper and salt until smooth.
• Add oils slowly to form an emulsion and continue until the oil is incorporated.

If you do not have electric aid:

• Start with egg yolks and vinegar
• Slowly whisk in oils to form an emulsion. Further explained here.
• Once a heavy emulsion is formed mix in the flavorings. (Rest of the ingredients)

Notes on Flavorings

Caesar salad dressing can have a couple of variations. If you do not have anchovies around substitute Worcestershire sauce, which is more traditional. Lemons are also a nice touch. Add a touch of Tabasco if you like to heat things up. Play with it. Anyone have there own variations?

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