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Caesar salad

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ A dish from Mexico

Caesar salad, a dish from Mexico
Geoff Peters from Vancouver, BC, Canada Β· CC BY 2.0

A Caesar salad, also known as Caesar's salad, is a green salad of romaine lettuce and croutons commonly dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan and black pepper.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsromaine lettuce, croutons, hard cheese, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, egg
πŸ”₯Cooking methodtossed raw with emulsified dressing
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, tangy, garlicky, umami-rich
πŸ•’When it’s eatenstarter or light meal

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Caesar salad come from?
Caesar salad is a dish that originated in Mexico.
What is Caesar salad?
A Caesar salad, also known as Caesar's salad, is a green salad of romaine lettuce and croutons commonly dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan and black pepper.