Creamy Caesar Dressing

Did you know that the original Caesar salad was invented at a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico? And that anchovies were not an original ingredient? Here's my version of this now world-famous dressing.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup half-and-half or milk
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves fresh garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 anchovy fillets or 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender jar and blend on medium-high speed, scraping sides occasionally, until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
   
   Makes about 21/2 cups.
   
   

Notes

Just before serving, toss gently with cut romaine lettuce and top with croutons. Do not toss with the greens until ready to serve.