Caesar salad

Caesar Salad

The Caesar Salad is a popular salad dish that originated from Mexico. It is named after its creator, Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who invented the salad in his restaurant in Tijuana in 1924.

History

The Caesar Salad was created on the Fourth of July weekend when a rush depleted the kitchen's supplies. Cardini, improvising with what he had, added the dramatic flair of the table-side tossing "by the chef" to add a certain allure. The original recipe included romaine lettuce, garlic, croutons, and parmesan cheese, mixed with a dressing made of worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, salt, and pepper. Over time, anchovies have been added by some chefs, although this was not part of the original recipe.

Preparation

The Caesar Salad is traditionally prepared in a specific order. First, the garlic is rubbed around the inside of the salad bowl. The lettuce, croutons and cheese are then added. The dressing ingredients are mixed separately, then added to the salad and tossed. The salad is traditionally served with a topping of extra Parmesan cheese and croutons.

Variations

There are many variations of the Caesar Salad that have been developed over the years. Some of these include the addition of grilled chicken, bacon, or seafood such as shrimp or salmon. Some variations also include different types of lettuce, or the addition of other vegetables such as tomatoes or avocado.

In popular culture

The Caesar Salad has become a staple of American cuisine and is often featured in the menus of restaurants across the country. It has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, often as a symbol of sophistication and elegance.

See also

• List of salads
• Italian cuisine
• Mexican cuisine