I tried 10 different Caesar dressings to find the best one. I'm shocked by which ended up being my favorites.
I compared different Caesar dressings from Great Value, Kraft, Trader Joe's, Ken's, Aldi, Bolthouse Farms. and more to find the best for a salad.
To discover the best Caesar dressing at the grocery store, I tried 10 different brands, including Marzetti, Walmart's Great Value, Brianna's, Kraft, Trader Joe's, Primal Kitchen, Olive Garden, Ken's Steak House, Aldi's Tuscan Garden, and Bolthouse Farms. After tasting and reviewing each option, my favorite dressings emerged from Brianna's and Bolthouse Farms, with Brianna's taking the top spot.
Among the brands I tried, Ken's Steak House stood out for its classic and recognizable taste. This dressing had a balanced blend of Parmesan cheese, egg yolk, garlic, and anchovies, providing a strong garlic flavor without overpowering the cheese. The anchovies were subtle, and the consistency was smooth. However, it was quite rich and heavy, making it more suited for special occasions rather than regular use.
Olive Garden's Caesar dressing was surprisingly salty and dominated by acidity, with a pungent anchovy flavor and watery consistency. Trader Joe's vegan Caesar dressing also fell short of providing the authentic Caesar taste, as it reminded me more of a miso-ginger sushi dressing with tofu and unusual ingredients like shiitake-mushroom powder and Dijon mustard with cinnamon and ginger.
Aldi's Tuscan Garden Caesar dressing was the boldest in terms of fishy and umami flavors, although anchovies were not listed in the ingredients. Despite this, it offered a bright, peppery taste with a hint of Parmesan and an exceptionally velvety texture, making it a great value at $1.95 for a 16-ounce bottle.
Brianna's Asiago Caesar dressing initially appeared unappetizing due to its brown and chunky appearance. However, its crisp and tangy aroma with garlic notes made up for its unconventional look. The chunks of Asiago cheese added to the overall appeal of this dressing, although it was pricier at $0.37 per ounce.
Overall, my taste test revealed that Brianna's Asiago Caesar and Bolthouse Farms Caesar were the top contenders, with Aldi's Tuscan Garden Caesar also being a great value.
Written by urgent.news from Business Insider's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
