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outback steakhouse caesar salad dressing recipe

Outback Steakhouse Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp anchovy paste
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cold water (optional, to thin)

Method
 

  1. Mince the garlic finely, then press it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Add to a medium bowl with the 3 tbsp anchovy paste and mash together with a fork for about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Whisk for about 1 minute until smooth with no white streaks.
  3. Stir in the 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Taste, then add the 1/4 tsp salt if needed. Whisk in the 2 tbsp olive oil to loosen and add body. Add up to 1 tbsp cold water if you want it thinner.
  4. Toss with romaine in a wide serving bowl, add more dressing to taste, finish with extra Parmesan on top, and serve immediately.

Notes

This dressing thickens noticeably in the fridge, so if you make it ahead, give it a good stir and add a few drops of water before tossing it with the salad. The garlic flavor also builds overnight, so if you are sensitive to strong garlic, start with 2 cloves and taste before adding a third.