This is a salad dressing I love making to accompany a pizza or pasta night. It goes down equally well as a side to a BBQ when we are entertaining. I am always asked, “what IS this?” It almost doesn’t deserve the attention it gets with how simple it is to make! It’s as easy as combining a few ingredients, and the result is a creamy, smooth dressing reminiscent of a Caesar salad dressing. I’ve kept this recipe simple, but you can add garlic croutons, crunchy bacon bits and anchovies to make it sing as a dish on its own.
Can you make Cheat’s Caesar Salad Dressing ahead of time?
Wash and dry lettuce. Store in an airtight container or reusable bag with a sheet of paper towel to absorb moisture. Keep for between 3-5 days.
Is Cheat’s Caesar Salad Dressing suitable for leftovers?
Once dressed, this salad is best served and eaten immediately.
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Cheat’s Caesar Salad Dressing
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2-4 1x
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (80 g) store-bought whole egg mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 heaped tbsp Parmesan, freshly grated, plus extra to sprinkle on top
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2–3 cups (150 g) lettuce leaves such as cos/romaine lettuce (pictured), gem lettuce or oak leaf lettuce, washed
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a large bowl.
- Add lettuce leaves and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with extra Parmesan to serve.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Wash and dry lettuce. Store in an airtight container or reusable bag with a sheet of paper towel to absorb moisture. Keep for between 3-5 days.
LEFTOVERS
Once dressed, this salad is best served and eaten immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: dressing, caesar dressing, caesar salad dressing
- Method: combine
- Cuisine: Italian
