🥗🧀 Caesar Salad Guide🇮🇹🇲🇽✨

Hello everyone who wants to eat healthy and eat in style~ Today I'm sharing a super classic salad: the Caesar Salad ! 👏

While many people mistakenly think of it as an Italian dish, it actually has its roots in Mexico. It was created by Italian chef Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920s and has since become a global phenomenon. 🌍 The Caesar salad features fresh romaine lettuce, crispy croutons, rich cheese, and classic Caesar dressing. It's a tangy, rich, and satisfying salad that's both appetizing and satisfying.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Salad part 🥬

• 1 head of Romaine Lettuce (washed and torn into large pieces)
• Croutons 1 cup (cut into cubes or toast until fragrant)
• Parmesan cheese 30g (sliced ​​or shredded)
• Bacon bits (optional)

Caesar Dressing

• 1 egg yolk🥚 (traditionally raw egg yolk is used, but mayonnaise can be used instead if you prefer)
• 1 clove of garlic (chopped)🧄
• 2–3 anchovies (classic soul food)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice🍋
• 60ml olive oil 🫒
• 20g shredded Parmesan cheese 🧀
• Black pepper 🌑 to taste
• A pinch of salt

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👩🍳 Detailed cooking process

1. Prepare Croutons

• Cut the bread or baguette into small cubes.
• Drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and bake in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes, until golden and crispy. 🥖✨

2. Processing lettuce

• Wash the romaine lettuce and drain well (it's best to spin it dry in a salad spinner to keep it crisp).
• Tear into palm-sized pieces and refrigerate for a crispier and more refreshing taste.

3. Make Caesar dressing

• Use a mortar and pestle or the back of a knife to mash the anchovies and garlic.
• Add egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice and stir slowly.
• While stirring, slowly pour in the olive oil to emulsify into a thick sauce. 🫒
• Finally, stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper and a pinch of salt.

4. Combination Salad

• Place romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl, top with Caesar dressing, and toss gently.
• Add croutons, Parmesan cheese slices, and optional diced bacon.
• When serving, you can sprinkle some extra cheese on it to make it look more beautiful and flavorful.

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💡 Editor's Tips & Variations

• Authentic soul : Anchovies must not go away, their salty and fragrant flavor is the soul of Caesar dressing.
• Quick version : If you don’t want to use raw egg yolks, you can directly use mayonnaise instead, which tastes just as smooth.
• Deluxe Edition : Add grilled chicken breast 🍗, grilled shrimp 🦐 or smoked salmon 🐟 to instantly upgrade from an appetizer to a main course.
• Healthy version : Reduce the amount of bread crumbs or use whole-wheat bread to instantly reduce the calories by half.
• Hong Kong Fusion : Some restaurants will add hot spring eggs/soft-boiled eggs🥚, which adds more egg flavor and layered texture.

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🎉 Summary

The Caesar salad is a classic salad , a surefire hit whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a light main course. 🥗 The crisp romaine lettuce, rich Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons, and savory cheese create a tangy, tangy, and savory blend that whets the appetite.

I think the best thing about this salad is its "simple + high-end feel". You can make it at home and enjoy it at restaurant quality. You can also add toppings as you like and make it infinitely different~💖