Chapter 1
The chaotic Tijuana weekend that started it all
Chapter 2
Deconstructing the original recipe: what was actually in it
Chapter 3
Hollywood's darling: how the salad went global
Chapter 4
The great portable transformation: the modern Caesar wrap
YOUR GOAL
Master of The chaotic Tijuana weekend that created the Caesar salad
Ch 2 · Deconstructing the original recipe: what was actually in it
renato The Original Caesar Salad
No tiny anchovies—oh no! (oh no!) Grab that whole romaine heart—let's go! (let's go!)
renato While English recipes call for lemon juice, Cardini used Tijuana key limes for a sharper, sweeter acidity in
Fun Fact
The real anchovy: Worcestershire sauce actually gets its unique savory flavor from fermented anchovies, meaning the original Caesar salad did have fish after all.
Glossary
anchovy (noun)
A small, common forage fish known for its strong flavor and preservation in salt. Caesar Cardini famously excluded this pungent fish from his original 1924 dressing, relying instead on Worcestershire sauce.
A small, common forage fish known for its strong flavor and preservation in salt. Caesar Cardini famously excluded this pungent fish from his original 1924 dressing, relying instead on Worcestershire sauce.
Quiz
Why did Caesar Cardini strongly oppose adding whole anchovies to his namesake salad?
Quiz
For how long is an egg 'coddled' in boiling water for a traditional Caesar dressing?
Quiz
What bread product did Caesar Cardini use to make croutons in his original 1924 recipe?
Quiz
What was the name of the alternative version of the salad created by Caesar's brother, Alex Cardini?
Quiz
Which savory condiment provided the subtle fish flavor in the original Caesar dressing without using actual anchovies?