Copycat Recipe: Outback Caesar dressing

I think I have two salad dressings tied for first place when it comes to going to a restaurant. I love the dressing on the salad at our favorite Japanese Steak House (miso??).

The other? The Caesar dressing from Outback Steak House.

I kind of also love how they always serve it on a cold plate or bowl.

Reason #4,563 to love the internet: Well, recipes, in general. More specifically, copycat recipes!

I found this one on a few different sites, but here is one link.

This is what the recipe calls for:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup egg substitute

1 cup plus 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon anchovy paste

2 cloves garlic, pressed

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed dried parsley

Directions:

1. Whisk all ingredients together except the 1 cup of parmesan for the topping.

2. Chill for at least an afternoon or overnight.

3. Assemble all salad ingredients in a large bowl, whisk dressing again and add dressing to salad in portioned amounts until you get the desired amount of dressing for the salad. There may be some dressing leftover.

4. Sprinkle with desired amount of extra parmesan cheese and toss.

I served this with romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, and some pan grilled chicken. Sorry, this picture isn't the prettiest. The croutons were already made out of wheat bread, but then I also burnt them *blush*

My review?

3.75 stars (out of 5)

It was a great Caesar dressing, but it isn't quite up to the dressing at Outback. It is definitely very similar, but there is something missing in the spice or flavor department. I can't *quite* put my finger on what is missing.