Caesar Salad
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The Caesar Salad is a globally renowned classic with a fascinating origin story.
It was created in 1924 by Cesare (Caesar) Cardini, an Italian restaurateur based in Tijuana, Mexico. On a busy day with limited kitchen supplies, he improvised a salad using romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, olive oil, lemon juice, eggs, and Worcestershire sauce.
This simple yet flavorful dish quickly gained popularity, becoming a staple of modern cuisine and a symbol of culinary ingenuity.