Anna’s Family Caesar Salad Dressing

I decided to post a recipe that I use very often. I call it a "go-to recipe". I was lucky enough in the late 80's and through the 90's to become an "adoptive" member of my best friend Jeff and his wife Anna's families. Both families treated me as if I were one of their own. I have so many wonderful memories of those times. Jeff, Anna, Uncle Wally and Miss Sylvia (Wally and Sylvia were Anna's parents) are all gone now…but every time I make this dressing I can feel their love and it always brings back a flood of those memories. This is Miss Sylvia's recipe and often when I am making it I put on "Imagine" by John Lennon (this was her favorite song) and for some reason when I do that – it taste even better!  I am a firm believer that if you are in a good mood and put "love" into your food - not only does it taste better it is better for you!  I often play music when I am cooking.  Try It!


Caesar Salad Dressing
1 Cup – Sour Cream (Regular or Light)
½ Cup – Mayonnaise (Regular or Light)
2 Tsp – Lemon Juice (Fresh)
1 Tsp – Worcestershire
1 Tsp – Dry Mustard
1 Clove – Garlic (Crushed)
½ Tsp – Curry Powder
1 Tsp – Beau Monde Seasoning (or Celery Salt)
1 Tbsp – Anchovy Paste


Mix all ingredients in blender or in bowl with hand-mixer. Chill well, toss with your favorite salads. Of course it was written for a Caesar Salad…but I use on all types of Salads.


*I prefer using Celery Salt as I find Beau Monde to be a bit too salty for my taste. If you like salty food then by all means use the Beau Monde.*


"I think this salad is much more elegant and special than tossed salad for dinner parties/holidays." As noted by Anna – she was referring to a Classic Caesar, using Romaine, Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese.


**Easily doubled and keeps for 2 weeks covered and in the refrigerator.**