Name: Homemade Keto Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Mayonnaise; 6 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp Anchovy paste; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ((or coconut aminos)); 6 cloves Garlic ((minced)); Sea salt ((to taste)); Black pepper ((to taste))

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One of the things I love about cooking is that once you know how to make something, you’ll find all sorts of ways to incorporate it into unexpected meals or foods. Take this Caesar salad dressing recipe for example. It’s got the classic flavors we know and love (though I do think it’s the best Caesar dressing out there), but it can be used for so much more than Caesar salad! Once you learn how to make Caesar dressing, you’ll find yourself putting this keto Caesar dressing on everything. Try it on chicken or shrimp, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for raw veggies. This homemade Caesar dressing is about to become a staple in your house!

Caesar Salad Dressing Ingredients

There are just 6 ingredients in the best Caesar salad dressing recipe! (Plus salt and pepper, but those don’t really count. ;)) Let me break down why we’re using these ingredients:

Mayonnaise – This is the base of the dressing and what makes it luxuriously creamy.
Olive Oil – This helps to emulsify the dressing.
Lemon Juice – Adds bright, lemony flavor and helps to balance out the richness of homemade Caesar salad dressing.

Anchovy Paste – In order to make a traditional Caesar salad dressing recipe… you need anchovies! I love to use the paste because it’s easy to use and can be stored and saved to use later, unlike a can of anchovies.
Worcestershire Sauce – This easy ingredient adds a savory and umami flavor. A little goes a long way. If you’re hesitant to use it, coconut aminos is fine to substitute.
Garlic – You can’t make the best Caesar salad dressing without garlic! Mince it as small as you can, or use the side of your knife to make it into a paste.

How To Make Caesar Salad Dressing

Wondering how to make Caesar salad dressing? Now that we have all of our ingredients, it’s time to make it! Here’s how to make homemade Caesar dressing that tastes just like a restaurant! 😉

Mix dressing. Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic until smooth.

Taste for salt & pepper. Try the keto Caesar dressing and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

That’s it! I told you it was ridiculously easy.

Is Caesar Dressing Keto Friendly?

Yes! This homemade Caesar dressing is keto friendly – it has 0 grams net carbs! Which is why it makes a delicious addition to just about anything. Baked chicken, roasted vegetables, salad greens…

Learn how to make Caesar dressing and you’ll never run out of ways to use it! It’s a great keto condiment because it adds tons of flavor, without any carbs. It also adds fat, which is great because I know that it can be tricky sometimes to balance the macros with fat.

How Long Does Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Last?

Store this homemade Caesar dressing recipe in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for about a week. Remember, we’re not using any preservatives, so it won’t last as long as store-bought salad dressings, but should last just about as long as an opened jar of mayo.

If your dressing separates at all, simply shake up or whisk until smooth again.

Can You Freeze Keto Caesar Salad Dressing?

No, do not freeze this Caesar salad dressing recipe. Salad dressings do not freeze well as it changes the texture.

But it only takes 5 minutes to make, so it’s easy enough to do whenever you need another batch.

What To Serve With Best Caesar Dressing

Now that you know how to make Caesar salad dressing, it’s time to eat it! It’s obviously delicious tossed with salad greens, but I’ve got a few other ideas for you. You can find all of my keto salad recipes here, but here are few ideas to get you started:

Caesar Salad – I can’t make a homemade Caesar dressing keto recipe without mentioning a Caesar salad. I kept it mostly classic…because it’s a classic for a reason! But you’ll love the swap for croutons. Hint: they are crunchy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Do you know what it is?
Cucumber Noodle Salad – Swap out the tahini dressing in this recipe and drizzle the cucumber noodles with the best recipe for creamy Caesar salad dressing instead. It’s a fresh and light option. Add some grilled chicken to turn it into a full meal.
Marinated Artichoke Salad – The Italian flavors in this salad will work so well with keto Caesar dressing! Just swap out the dressing in the recipe and use the Caesar instead.
Roasted Asparagus – To round out an Italian meal, serve up roasted asparagus drizzled with dressing. You’ll never want plain asparagus again. I also think it makes asparagus a little fancy – perfect for entertaining.

Tools To Make Easy Caesar Dressing

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Salad Jar – Store your homemade Caesar dressing in this glass jar. If it separates at all you can shake it up right in here.
Lettuce Keeper – If you want to eat more salad…make this dressing! And then store all of that lettuce in this produce keeper. It helps keep fresh produce fresh for longer!
On-The-Go Salad Container – I don’t know about you, but I love having salads for lunch, this container makes it easy to take it on-the-go! It’s got 3 leakproof compartments so that you can store wet and dry ingredients separate, and then it’s got a spot for dressing.

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1 1/4 cups Mayonnaise ▢
6 tbsp Olive oil ▢
2 tbsp Lemon juice ▢
2 tbsp Anchovy paste ▢
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos) ▢
6 cloves Garlic (minced) ▢
Sea salt (to taste) ▢
Black pepper (to taste) ▢

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Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 2 tbsp

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 173

Fat 19g

Protein 1g

Total Carbs 1g

Net Carbs 0g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 1g

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: best Caesar dressing, Caesar dressing recipe, homemade Caesar dressing, how to make Caesar dressing, keto Caesar dressing

Calories: 173 kcal

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38 Comments

Laurel Peterson
0 March 6, 2022Reply

Love this dressing…only dressing we ever use and never tire of it! Thank you, Maya!
Sharon
0 February 11, 2022Reply

Delicious, thank you!
Nancy
0 January 9, 2022Reply

It would be wonderful if you would include the amount of sodium per serving in your nutrition information. I’m sure a lot of us are not only trying for low carb but are also on a Dr. recommended lower sodium diet. Thank you.
Laurel Peterson
0 November 30, 2021Reply

Love this recipe for Caesar Dressing! I make it all the time as soon as the jar is empty. It is wonderfully rich and creamy on my salads, and I feel as though I am eating at a 5-star restaurant.
Jody
0 October 10, 2021Reply

I’m on my 2nd week of keto and searched out this recipe. Delicious! Thx for sharing.
Karen
0 August 1, 2021Reply

This was easy to make the best version is with Worcestershire sauce it adds so much more flavor I also added fresh parmesan petals to the mixture so good . Thank you for your recipes.
Ron Brook
0 July 30, 2021Reply

For two people what servings would it be please
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 July 30, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Ron, This recipe makes 16 servings. Each serving is 2 tablespoons. I hope this helps!
Kelly Dejong
0 July 7, 2021Reply

Fantastic recipe
Penny Ward
0 June 28, 2021Reply

Love this recipe
Mary Kay
0 May 25, 2021Reply

Very good. Adding the olive oil to the Mayo makes it taste more traditional
Julie
0 April 21, 2021Reply

Well it seems quite salty…maybe I shouldve left out the salt since the coconut aminos and the anchovies add quite a bit of salt to the recipe. It does taste good though! Next time I’ll reduce the aminos and leave out the salt.
Carolyn
0 April 10, 2021Reply

Excellent recipe, everyone loved it! Our new favourite Caesar dressing recipe!
Constance Grover
0 February 28, 2021Reply

Super easy, I did not have anchovy paste so I used a can of anchovies, threw everything in my food processor…Done in a snap and sooo good!
yassmina sabri
0 February 26, 2021Reply

hey the recipe looks so good but i was wondering if i eyeball the ingredients or is there a specific amout for each ingredient
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 February 26, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Yassmina, There is a specific amount for the ingredients. They are listed in the recipe card. Feel free to use the ‘Jump to Recipe’ button from the top of the page to navigate directly to it. If you still cannot see it make sure you are not viewing the website in ‘Reader Mode’ or in an RSS feed.
  - Carol
    0 July 15, 2022Reply
    
    Thank you for the awesome Ceasar dressing recipe! It came out great! I’ll be making it again because I want to get away from what they sell in the store with all those horrible seed oils.
Mirjana
0 February 7, 2021Reply

Can I substitute anchovy paste?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 February 8, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Mirjana, You can skip the anchovy paste if you prefer not to use it.
Theresa Regan
0 January 18, 2021Reply

I didn’t have any Worcestershire sauce but, omg, it is super delicious can’t wait to have it later.
Kate
0 November 13, 2020Reply

I’m 99% sure that this is my new favorite thing. I am also 99% sure that I will use some of the extra dressing to mix with the yolks for my deviled eggs. Now THAT’S a classy take on what feels like a kiddo dish when you have it soooo often on keto. I used Duke’s Mayo and it has the most delicious creamy texture. My only note to my future self when making this is to mix the anchovy paste with some of the other more liquid ingredients before adding to the thick mayo. It was a bit hard to break some of the bits down and I was way to lazy to just throw it in my food processor. 10/10 overall.
Marleigh
0 November 6, 2020Reply

Truly delicious! And very easy and quick to make. I love it.
Angie
0 November 2, 2020Reply

I just made this for the third time! I’m never buying dressing again!

It wonderful! Thank you so much.
- Ashley
  0 February 16, 2021Reply
  
  I don’t think this recipe could be any better. I skipped the anchovy paste and it still tastes perfectly like Caesar. I’m not sure that I’ll ever buy dressing ever again. 10/10 for sure.
Gramma T
0 September 5, 2020Reply

Can you use Avacado oil instead of Olive oil & make the Mayo using Avacado oil from scratch?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 September 5, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Gramma T, Yes that will work just fine.
Jeannette
0 July 14, 2020Reply

I have a question, I love the idea of this dressing. (even just for my hubby to dip some chicken in so it’s not just like…chicken) I personally don’t like mayo with a passion, the smell or taste makes me physically sick. I normally substitute sour cream for mayo in my recipes (like potato salad…when I could have it lol or deviled eggs )

1. can I sub sour cream for the mayo or will it change the taste too much
2. can you taste the mayo? I have had stuff that I know has mayo in it but if it’s mixed in some sauces I can’t taste it so it’s good lol
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 July 15, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Jeannette, You can use sour cream if you prefer. This dressing doesn’t particularity taste like mayo, but if it’s not your preference, then sour cream will work fine.
Shaerhin
0 June 15, 2020Reply

Sounds amazing. I cannot wait to try.
Julie
0 June 7, 2020Reply

This was a delicious recipe! Perfect as written, never changed a thing. It’ll be a staple in our house now. Thank you!
Christine Bridwell
0 May 18, 2020Reply

This Caesar Salad Dressing recipe looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
Nicki
0 May 10, 2020Reply

Hi, just trying to figure out how this is 0 net carbs. Worchestire sauce has 1 carb per tsp, and 1 gram of sugar…is there a certain brand to buy? Thanks! it looks yummy.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 May 10, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Nicki, Nutrition labels typically round carbs down to 0 if there is less than 0.5g. The entire recipe calls for 2 tbsp (6 tsp) worcestershire sauce, which is spread across 16 servings. So, it adds 6g carbs for the entire recipe, but divided among 16 servings, that’s really close to zero. Hope this helps.
Adam
0 April 22, 2020Reply

Very fast and easy to make. Great way to had healthy fat to your diet fast and make salads worth eating!
Nellie Tracy
0 February 7, 2020Reply

I could eat this stuff with a spoon!!
Beth
0 February 7, 2020Reply

This looks fabulous! I’m tempted to just grab a straw but instead I’ll just pour this on everything!
Sherry
0 January 29, 2020Reply

How long will this keep in the refrigerator?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 January 30, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Sherry, This dressing should keep for about a week.