Caesar Cardini had originally operated a restaurant in San Diego, California, but relocated to Tijuana, Mexico with the advent of Prohibition. Like many restaurateurs, Cardini believed that a fine meal in the town required cocktails before dinner and wine with dinner. In Tijuana, he could offer both.
THE AUTHENTIC CAESAR SALAD
Original Caesar Salad Table-Side Prepared
INGREDIENTS
1 romaine lettuce, split into leaves (discard the outermost leaves)
1 egg (see notes)
Juice of 1 lime
2 tsp Dijon mustard
6 anchovy fillets, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
125ml high-grade extra-virgin olive oil
30g parmesan, finely grated
2 baguette slices, toasted
The Original Caesar’s Restaurant in Tijuana in 1927
According to Caesar’s daughter Rosa, her father invented the salad when a Fourth of July 1924 rush depleted the kitchen’s supplies. Cardini made do with what he had, adding the dramatic flair of the table-side tossing “by the chef.” Caesar salad is the most spectacular salad in the world!
I love Caesar salad – it’s been years since I had one. We used to have an outdoor cafe in downtown Detroit where they had a soup/salad bar and soft drink/coffee/tea for $3.00. My coworkers and I often went – such a deal and their specialty was Caesar salad.
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That is a wonderful bit of foodie trivia that I did not previously know! Thank you! 😉
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Thank you, and you’re welcome from across the big pond!
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🙂
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Wow And Just
To Believe i Thought
Caesar Salad Is Italian
Yet Doc
Finally Opens
The Door to More
Of A Mexican Salad🙌☺️
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hehe, and it tastes delicious when doing it the right way. 😊
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Yes! one of
My Favorites😊🙌
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I love Caesar salad – it’s been years since I had one. We used to have an outdoor cafe in downtown Detroit where they had a soup/salad bar and soft drink/coffee/tea for $3.00. My coworkers and I often went – such a deal and their specialty was Caesar salad.
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The name of the dish adds to its grandeur!
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Beautifully put, Chen!
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Caesar salad is delicious. I believe there is a creamy alternative dressing; I prefer that one. Great post!
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I love Caesar salad, the original and any kind. The creamy alternative dressing sounds delish!
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It is!
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Great food. Would love to try it
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