Beautiful 2-Speed Immersion Blender with Chopper & Measuring Cup, White Icing by Drew Barrymore
Buy Now →Easy 5-Minute Caesar Dressing – No Mayo Needed
- Total Time5 minutes
- Yield1 cup 1x
This creamy, tangy Caesar salad dressing swaps traditional anchovies for sardines—oil and all—for a bold, briny flavor. Whip it up in just 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for tossing with romaine, grilled chicken, salmon, or steak, and so easy the kids can help!
Ingredients
Scale
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 can sardines, oil included
Olive oil (enough to reach 1 cup, including garlic and sardines)
1 egg
Juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a jar or the container that came with your immersion blender.
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Press the immersion blender firmly against the bottom, covering the egg yolk. Blend for 10–15 seconds without moving.
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Once it thickens, slowly move the blender up and down to fully combine all ingredients.
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Stir and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Equipment
Notes
- Serve with Homemade Croutons: Homemade croutons make this salad even better!
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No Mayo Needed: The egg and olive oil make this dressing creamy without store-bought mayonnaise.
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Sardine Swap: You can use anchovies if preferred, but sardines give a rich, briny flavor.
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Serving Suggestions: Toss with romaine, grilled chicken, salmon, or steak for a complete meal.
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Cooking with Kids: Let little ones measure ingredients, crack the egg, or help press the blender button while an adult supervises.
