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Dressing Without Anchovies Recipe

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This flavorful Dressing Without Anchovies is a creamy, garlicky alternative to traditional Caesar dressing, perfect for those who prefer to skip anchovies. Made with mayonnaise, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, caper brine, anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan cheese, this dressing brings rich umami taste and bright acidity to your salads without any fishy flavors.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves Garlic (pressed, finely minced)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Caper brine
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
  • Salt (if needed, to taste)

For Serving

  • Romaine lettuce (amount as desired)
  • Parmesan cheese (additional, for sprinkling)
  • Croutons (amount as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Garlic: Use a garlic press or microplane to finely mince or mash the garlic cloves, then place the garlic in a medium-sized bowl to ensure even flavor distribution in your dressing.
  2. Add Citrus and Sauces: To the minced garlic, add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, caper brine, and anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce. These ingredients bring acidity and depth of flavor to the dressing.
  3. Combine with Mayonnaise: Add the mayonnaise to the bowl and whisk vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, creating a creamy base for your dressing.
  4. Finish Dressing: Stir in the finely grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and season with salt if needed; many find the cheese and caper brine provide enough saltiness.
  5. Dress the Salad: In a large salad bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce, additional Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Toss everything together with the freshly prepared dressing to coat all ingredients evenly.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper for added flavor and presentation before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to use anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce to keep this dressing free of fish flavors.
  • Caper brine adds a nice salty tang and can be adjusted to taste.
  • Use fresh garlic and freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor impact.
  • You can prepare the dressing ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • The dressing is great not only for Caesar-style salads but also as a dip or sandwich spread.

Keywords: anchovy-free dressing, creamy Caesar dressing, no anchovy Caesar, garlic dressing, Parmesan dressing, salad dressing, vegetarian dressing

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