Caesar salad

A Caesar salad is a cherished classic, featuring a medley of romaine lettuce, croutons, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. This delectable dish was created by Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who owned restaurants in both Mexico and the United States. According to legend, the salad was first concocted in 1924 at Cardini's Tijuana restaurant during a bustling day when supplies were running low. To add a touch of spectacle, the original Caesar salad was even prepared tableside.

Over the years, the Caesar salad has seen numerous variations. The core ingredients typically include romaine lettuce, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, black pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Interestingly, although Cardini himself wasn't a fan of anchovies, many modern recipes now deem them indispensable. Today, you can even find bottled Caesar dressings in stores, offering a range of flavors and ingredients.

However, there are some health considerations to bear in mind. The use of raw eggs in traditional Caesar dressing can pose a risk of salmonella. To mitigate this, some recipes recommend using coddled or pasteurized eggs. There are also egg-free alternatives like Caesar vinaigrette or dressings made with yogurt or mayonnaise to cater to different preferences.