John G's Caesar Salad Dressing

This is my own variant of the classic Caesar salad dressing, but without using raw egg so that the dressing keeps longer and doesn't spoil so easily. It's also a bit more piquant than the classic version and uses more cheese (because more cheese is always good). To make it more decorative in the bottle, try adding large sprigs of fresh basil to the dressing after shaking it. Makes a nice gift, and fresh basil tastes better, too.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• salt to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
• 3 leaves fresh basil, minced
• 6 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
• 1 pinch oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, mayonnaise, vinegar, bread crumbs, sesame oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, black pepper, basil, hot pepper sauce, salt, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shaker or bottle with a lid; shake vigorously. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors combine.