Dips, Dressings and Sauces

Caesar Salad Dressing Mix

Stir up this homemade caesar salad dressing mix with Parmesan, lemon peel and herbs, then shake it with olive oil and lemon juice for fresh dressing.

Caesar Salad Dressing Mix

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A dry blend of Parmesan, lemon peel and herbs kept in the refrigerator, then shaken with olive oil and lemon juice. Makes a quick Caesar-style dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Servings6 servings
Calories174

Ingredients
  

Dry mix
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dried lemon peel
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Dressing (per batch)
  • ¼ cup Caesar Salad Dressing Mix
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Put all the dry mix ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Stir until the seasonings are spread evenly through the cheese.
  3. Keep the mix in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator.
  4. To make dressing, measure ¼ cup of the mix into a screw-top jar.
  5. Add ½ cup olive oil and ¼ cup fresh lemon juice.
  6. Screw on the lid and shake well until blended.

Notes

Dry mix keeps 2 to 3 months in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. Prepared dressing keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 32g | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 2.4mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 6 servings from 1/2 of the mix with ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.