Eggless Caesar Dressing

Eggless Caesar Dressing is creamy, tangy, savory, and incredibly easy to make with just five simple ingredients. Mayonnaise creates the rich and creamy base while Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, and garlic powder give this homemade Caesar dressing plenty of bold flavor without using raw eggs or anchovies. Everything gets whisked together in one bowl and is ready in just a few minutes.

This easy Caesar dressing is perfect tossed with crisp romaine lettuce for a classic Caesar salad, but I use it for so much more. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, add it to wraps and pasta salads, serve it as a dip for vegetables, or keep a jar in the refrigerator when you need a quick creamy dressing.

• Only 5 ingredients: You don’t need a long list of ingredients to get a creamy, flavorful Caesar dressing.
• No raw eggs: The mayonnaise gives the dressing its creamy texture without having to emulsify raw egg yolks.
• No anchovies: Soy sauce adds salty, savory flavor and umami without anchovy fillets or anchovy paste.
• Ready in minutes: Add everything to a bowl, whisk until smooth, and it’s ready to serve.
• No blender needed: You don’t need a food processor or immersion blender for this recipe.
• Easy to use: Toss it with Caesar salad, drizzle it over grilled chicken, add it to wraps, or use it as a dipping sauce.

• Mayonnaise: Creates the thick, creamy base of the Caesar dressing.
• Soy sauce: Adds saltiness and savory umami flavor without using anchovies.
• Dijon mustard: Adds tanginess and helps balance the richness of the mayonnaise.
• Lemon juice: Brightens the dressing with fresh acidity and classic Caesar flavor.
• Garlic powder: Gives the dressing plenty of garlic flavor while keeping the texture completely smooth.

Some traditional Caesar dressing recipes use raw eggs or egg yolks, but this recipe skips both. If you need a completely egg-free Caesar dressing for an egg allergy or dietary restriction, use an egg-free mayonnaise in this recipe.

• This homemade Caesar dressing could not be easier to make. There’s no blender, food processor, or complicated emulsifying involved.
• Add the mayonnaise, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder to a bowl. Whisk everything together until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy.
• Taste and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to use it. Give the dressing a quick stir before serving.

• Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon gives the dressing a brighter flavor and helps cut through the richness of the mayonnaise.
• Whisk until completely smooth: Keep whisking until the Dijon mustard and soy sauce blend completely into the mayonnaise for an even flavor throughout.
• Let it chill: You can serve the dressing right away, but letting it sit in the refrigerator gives the flavors a little time to come together.
• Adjust the consistency if needed: This is meant to be a creamy Caesar dressing. If you’d like it slightly thinner for tossing with salad, you can add a small splash of water.
• Don’t forget the Parmesan: There isn’t Parmesan in the dressing itself, so I love adding plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese when tossing it with romaine.

Of course, the first thing we’re making is a Caesar salad. Toss chopped romaine lettuce with the creamy dressing, then finish it with Parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, and freshly cracked black pepper.

But don’t stop at salad. This dressing is also really good:

• Drizzled over grilled chicken
• Spread onto chicken wraps
• Added to pasta salad
• Served as a dip for fresh vegetables
• Spoon over roasted vegetables
• Used as a dipping sauce for crispy chicken
• Tossed with a hearty chopped salad

You can also turn a simple Caesar salad into a full meal by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.

• Store Eggless Caesar Dressing in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator. Because it’s mayonnaise-based, keep it refrigerated and don’t leave it sitting at room temperature for extended periods.
• Give the dressing a good stir before serving, especially if it has been sitting in the refrigerator.
• Freezing: I don’t recommend freezing this Caesar dressing. Mayonnaise-based dressings can separate once frozen and thawed, which changes that smooth, creamy texture we’re going for.