caesar salad
caesar salad Lexical Profile
• noun
A green salad made of romaine lettuce and croutons, typically tossed with a dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, raw or coddled egg, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
"The waiter prepared a fresh Caesar salad tableside, carefully mixing the creamy dressing before tossing the crisp romaine leaves."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although commonly associated with the Roman leader Julius Caesar, the salad actually has no historical connection to him; it is named after its creator, restaurateur Caesar Cardini.
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who operated restaurants in Mexico and the United States. He is credited with inventing the dish in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924.
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