Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar Salad is a crisp, savory salad originating from Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920s. It typically features romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy, umami-rich dressing made with garlic, anchovies, egg yolk, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese, often topped with crunchy croutons.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A standard serving is moderate in calories (around 300-400 kcal), primarily from healthy fats in the dressing and protein from the Parmesan and anchovies, with minimal carbohydrates unless extra croutons are added. It provides vitamins A and K from the romaine, along with calcium and omega-3s.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	300 µg RAE
Vitamin K	100 µg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Folate	70 µg DFE
Calcium	100 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Magnesium	25 mg

Per 1 serving (about 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes this salad unique is its 'cooked' raw egg base, which creates a creamy emulsion without dairy, and its origin story—reportedly invented by an Italian-American restaurateur for a busy night when other ingredients were scarce.