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 4 · The great portable transformation: the modern Caesar wrap
renato California Chicken Cafe and McDonald's popularized Caesar wraps in the late 1990s, a quick-service tradition that Sweetgreen continues
Fun Fact
The wrap inventor: Sports legend Bobby Valentine claims he invented the wrap sandwich in 1980 when his restaurant ran out of bread and used a tortilla instead.
Glossary
wrap (noun)
A sandwich made by rolling a soft flatbread around a filling. The classic Tijuana salad was adapted into this handheld meal during the 1990s wellness boom.
A sandwich made by rolling a soft flatbread around a filling. The classic Tijuana salad was adapted into this handheld meal during the 1990s wellness boom.
Quiz
What makes romaine lettuce uniquely suited for holding up inside a warm, rolled Caesar wrap?
Quiz
What ingredient is often added to modern Caesar wraps to mimic the crunch of traditional croutons?
Quiz
Why does eating a Caesar wrap by hand ironically align with Caesar Cardini's original 1924 vision?
Quiz
In which decade did the Caesar salad wrap explode in popularity across fast-casual restaurant menus?
Quiz
Which protein is the most popular addition used to turn a Caesar wrap into a filling lunch entree?