We love a good caeser salad for dinner, but it’s for those nights I don’t have a lot of time. And I totally cop out- bottled dressing, I quickly shave some parmesan from trader joe’s(I buy wedges there), also usually use the trader joe’s croutons too, and breaded chicken tenders from costco. Like I said, cop-out! My son adores those tenders, so it’s a treat for him when we do caeser salad. He won’t eat them together, but will have the lettuce and chicken separate. The rest of us win!
Jessica Fisher
But, seriously? You could make a big batch of dressing and it would last a week. So much better if YOU make it. 😉
Kirstin
The CDC is still telling us to avoid all romaine lettuce from the Yuma, AZ, region, and often it’s hard to tell where romaine lettuce in stores and restaurants was grown. A person in California died a few days ago from the related E. coli outbreak. I’m avoiding romaine lettuce for the time being.
Jessica Fisher
I’ve been watching it where I live, and I know that my Ralphs is incredibly careful with that kind of thing. I watched them pull it all the first day and a week later it was replaced with stuff sourced from California. I think it’s definitely wise to do what you feel most comfortable.
That said, this salad is delicious made with red or green leaf or even butter lettuce.
Kirstin
Thanks for recommending substitutions. About 10 days ago, I was getting chicken tacos at Chipotle, and when I got to the end of the line there was no lettuce of any kind. (They offered to sell me guacamole–thanks, Chipotle!) One would think that they could have had iceberg or some alternative …
Jessica Fisher
Seriously! What state are you in? Just curious.
Kirstin
California. I was at the Chipotle in Seal Beach/Los Alamitos.
I shop at Ralphs, too, but I wasn’t sure about their produce vendors.
Jessica Fisher
Costco here had it very clearly marked yesterday that their lettuce was from California.
Charissa
My sister adds anchovy paste which is relatively cheap to her homemade version of this and it adds an extra delicious kick since authentic Caesar has it… 🙂 But I love how simple you make this sound – I just wish the prices were that cheap in Alaska… 🙂
I love reading your blog btw!
Jessica Fisher
Thanks so much! Anchovy paste definitely makes it more authentic. I use fish sauce these days because it can be a multitasker, ie. I can use it in Asian recipes as well as caesar salad and it gives a similar flavor.
Charissa
I hadn’t thought of fish sauce and I have some too! Oh yay! I’ll have to make some for my roommate and I and see if we can tell a difference lol.
Jessica Fisher
So, did you try it yet? What did you think?
Jessika
This dressing was a life saver last night! Thank you! I don’t usually like mayo, but it was perfect in this.
Jessica Fisher
Yay! It’s our current go-to.
Karen
This looks like it’s going to be my dinner solution tonight. I have leftover grilled chicken, which I’ve never thought of adding to a Caesar, for some reason, and Asiago cheese which is about half the price of parmesan here and no one has complained about subbing it for parm yet. Awesome, thanks!
Jessica Fisher
I hope it worked out well for you!
shelley robbins
Hey I enjoy your blog, and wanted to pass on this tip. I use a creamy Caesar dressing from Cooks.com. I sub out half of the mayo for greek yougart. also, powdered cheap parm works fine in this dressing, I use shredded to toss in…
Martha Artyomenko
This is very similar to one that I have made and my kids love it!!! What else did you put on your salad in the picture of the big bowl? Carrots?
I often make my own ceasar dressing but have anchovy paste in the fridge just for this. None of my kids like it so I am anxious to try a recipe that elimates it totally!
Reche
We use the recipe from your cookbook, and add a tsp or so of mustard (so that it emulsifies). We keep it in the fridge for up to a week – no problems yet!
Charity L.
Re-pinned it on Pinterest. Awesome. My husband will be very happy!
This may be a silly question, but is mayonnaise dressing different than “mayonnaise”. I am really interested in trying this recipe for my family. Thanks!
Jessica
You mean the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip? I think there is sugar in Miracle Whip. But, if that’s what you use and like, I don’t think it should matter for this.
Thank you so much for replying. I actually have never used Miracle Whip – only Mayo!! Thanks again and I cannot wait to try this for our Sunday dinner.
Jessica
@Colleen M, I just saw the typo in the recipe. That would explain why I didn’t understand your question. It’s just supposed to be 1 T mayo. I have no idea why I typed dressing in there. Oy!
Stephanie
My kids and our whole family for that matter love your olive garden like dressing. I tried to link up the recipe from the recipe search and can’t find it. My kids know if the recipe says life as mom…whatever its going to be good. Anyway the dressing has mayo vinegar parm and romano cheeses and a a few other things. Do your kids still like that one?
Jessica
@Stephanie, I don’t think that was my recipe. I’m guessing it was shared on Ultimate Recipe Swap once upon a time. 🙂
Cherie
Wow your kids have the same complaint mine do – but theyll often order ceasar salad in the restaurants because they love it so – can’t wait to try it – great job
Jill
I read all the time, but never really comment, but I really enjoy your blog!
Love Caesar salad, but never made my own dressing! Any idea how long the dressing would last in the fridge, if I made up a large amount (or if we don’t eat it all, seeing as there’s only 2 of us?)
Heather M
We love a good caeser salad for dinner, but it’s for those nights I don’t have a lot of time. And I totally cop out- bottled dressing, I quickly shave some parmesan from trader joe’s(I buy wedges there), also usually use the trader joe’s croutons too, and breaded chicken tenders from costco. Like I said, cop-out! My son adores those tenders, so it’s a treat for him when we do caeser salad. He won’t eat them together, but will have the lettuce and chicken separate. The rest of us win!
Jessica Fisher
But, seriously? You could make a big batch of dressing and it would last a week. So much better if YOU make it. 😉
Kirstin
The CDC is still telling us to avoid all romaine lettuce from the Yuma, AZ, region, and often it’s hard to tell where romaine lettuce in stores and restaurants was grown. A person in California died a few days ago from the related E. coli outbreak. I’m avoiding romaine lettuce for the time being.
Jessica Fisher
I’ve been watching it where I live, and I know that my Ralphs is incredibly careful with that kind of thing. I watched them pull it all the first day and a week later it was replaced with stuff sourced from California. I think it’s definitely wise to do what you feel most comfortable.
That said, this salad is delicious made with red or green leaf or even butter lettuce.
Kirstin
Thanks for recommending substitutions. About 10 days ago, I was getting chicken tacos at Chipotle, and when I got to the end of the line there was no lettuce of any kind. (They offered to sell me guacamole–thanks, Chipotle!) One would think that they could have had iceberg or some alternative …
Jessica Fisher
Seriously! What state are you in? Just curious.
Kirstin
California. I was at the Chipotle in Seal Beach/Los Alamitos.
I shop at Ralphs, too, but I wasn’t sure about their produce vendors.
Jessica Fisher
Costco here had it very clearly marked yesterday that their lettuce was from California.
Charissa
My sister adds anchovy paste which is relatively cheap to her homemade version of this and it adds an extra delicious kick since authentic Caesar has it… 🙂 But I love how simple you make this sound – I just wish the prices were that cheap in Alaska… 🙂
I love reading your blog btw!
Jessica Fisher
Thanks so much! Anchovy paste definitely makes it more authentic. I use fish sauce these days because it can be a multitasker, ie. I can use it in Asian recipes as well as caesar salad and it gives a similar flavor.
Charissa
I hadn’t thought of fish sauce and I have some too! Oh yay! I’ll have to make some for my roommate and I and see if we can tell a difference lol.
Jessica Fisher
So, did you try it yet? What did you think?
Jessika
This dressing was a life saver last night! Thank you! I don’t usually like mayo, but it was perfect in this.
Jessica Fisher
Yay! It’s our current go-to.
Karen
This looks like it’s going to be my dinner solution tonight. I have leftover grilled chicken, which I’ve never thought of adding to a Caesar, for some reason, and Asiago cheese which is about half the price of parmesan here and no one has complained about subbing it for parm yet. Awesome, thanks!
Jessica Fisher
I hope it worked out well for you!
shelley robbins
Hey I enjoy your blog, and wanted to pass on this tip. I use a creamy Caesar dressing from Cooks.com. I sub out half of the mayo for greek yougart. also, powdered cheap parm works fine in this dressing, I use shredded to toss in…
Martha Artyomenko
This is very similar to one that I have made and my kids love it!!! What else did you put on your salad in the picture of the big bowl? Carrots?
Jessica
@Martha Artyomenko, yes, shredded carrots.
Stacy
I often make my own ceasar dressing but have anchovy paste in the fridge just for this. None of my kids like it so I am anxious to try a recipe that elimates it totally!
Reche
We use the recipe from your cookbook, and add a tsp or so of mustard (so that it emulsifies). We keep it in the fridge for up to a week – no problems yet!
Charity L.
Re-pinned it on Pinterest. Awesome. My husband will be very happy!
Jessica
@Charity L., thanks for the pin!
Trish
Genius to use mayo instead of raw egg!
Colleen M
This may be a silly question, but is mayonnaise dressing different than “mayonnaise”. I am really interested in trying this recipe for my family. Thanks!
Jessica
You mean the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip? I think there is sugar in Miracle Whip. But, if that’s what you use and like, I don’t think it should matter for this.
Colleen M
@Jessica,
Thank you so much for replying. I actually have never used Miracle Whip – only Mayo!! Thanks again and I cannot wait to try this for our Sunday dinner.
Jessica
@Colleen M, I just saw the typo in the recipe. That would explain why I didn’t understand your question. It’s just supposed to be 1 T mayo. I have no idea why I typed dressing in there. Oy!
Stephanie
My kids and our whole family for that matter love your olive garden like dressing. I tried to link up the recipe from the recipe search and can’t find it. My kids know if the recipe says life as mom…whatever its going to be good. Anyway the dressing has mayo vinegar parm and romano cheeses and a a few other things. Do your kids still like that one?
Jessica
@Stephanie, I don’t think that was my recipe. I’m guessing it was shared on Ultimate Recipe Swap once upon a time. 🙂
Cherie
Wow your kids have the same complaint mine do – but theyll often order ceasar salad in the restaurants because they love it so – can’t wait to try it – great job
Jill
I read all the time, but never really comment, but I really enjoy your blog!
Love Caesar salad, but never made my own dressing! Any idea how long the dressing would last in the fridge, if I made up a large amount (or if we don’t eat it all, seeing as there’s only 2 of us?)
Jessica
@Jill, thanks for your kind words!
I think that I would only keep it for a couple days.