DISH RESEARCH · Dish
Caesar salad
Also known as: Caesar salad, with romaine, no dressing
Crisp romaine and garlic croutons in an emulsified egg, anchovy, lemon and Parmesan dressing.
About Caesar salad
Caesar Salad is the celebrated romaine salad created in Tijuana in the 1920s. This profile follows the established modern classic: crisp inner romaine leaves, garlic croutons, Parmesan and a creamy anchovy dressing.
Anchovy, Parmesan, garlic and Worcestershire sauce create deep savoury flavour, balanced by fresh lemon and black pepper. Egg yolk and neutral oil form a rich emulsion that coats the leaves without weighing them down.
The finished salad contrasts cool, crisp romaine with crunchy golden croutons and finely grated cheese. Its dressing is glossy and creamy, with a sharp citrus edge and a lingering salty, umami finish.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Fish.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Caesar salad
Modern Classic Caesar Salad with Anchovy Dressing.
- Extra virgin olive oilCrouton oil and dressing fat
- GarlicCrouton and dressing aromatic
- Hearty breadCrouton base
- Parmesan cheeseSavoury cheese in croutons and salad
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperSeasoning
- Egg yolkDressing emulsifier
- Lemon juiceDressing acidity
- AnchoviesDressing savoury depth
- Worcestershire sauceDressing savoury seasoning
- Canola oilNeutral emulsion fat
- Romaine lettuceCrisp salad base
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Extra virgin olive oil:
- Garlic:
- Hearty bread: . Wheat is confirmed; the complete bread formulation is not fixed.
- Parmesan cheese:
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
- Egg yolk:
- Lemon juice:
- Anchovies:
- Worcestershire sauce: . The source fixes Worcestershire sauce but not its brand or complete compound formulation.
- Canola oil:
- Romaine lettuce:
Recipe-specific unresolved details
- Hearty bread: Wheat is confirmed, but the complete bread formulation is not specified.
- Worcestershire sauce: The exact sauce identity is supported, but its brand-dependent compound ingredients and additional allergens are not fixed.
Origins & food traditions
The selected source traces Caesar Salad to Caesar Cardini's 1920s restaurant in Tijuana and explicitly distinguishes the original tableside salad from the now-established modern anchovy-dressed form used here.
Countries
- Mexico
Cuisines & regions
- Mexican Cuisine
- American Cuisine