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Celebrate with friends and family on National Caesar Salad Day this July 4th! The classic salad was invented in 1924 by Italian immigrant, restaurateur, and chef Caesar Cardini. It is said that he created the dish when an unexpected wave of hungry guests arrived at his restaurant during a Fourth of July celebration. Today it remains one of the most popular salads around the world!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1924</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Caesar Salad Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini invented Caesar Salad at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico, on July 4.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Trademark Registration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rosa Cardini, Caesar's daughter, successfully registers the trademark "Original Caesar's" in order to protect her father's legacy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mainstream Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Over the years, Caesar Salad becomes popular in restaurants all over the USA and around the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Best Main Course Salad"</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2003, International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), recognized Caesar Salad as the "best main course salad" in North America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Caesar Salad Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2017, National Caesar Salad Day was established and recognized nationally, set to be celebrated every July 4th.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own Caesar salad</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making your own Caesar salad isn't as hard as it seems. Start with a fresh romaine lettuce, then add croutons, parmesan cheese, and your favorite Caesar dressing. Add anchovies for an extra kick.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for Caesar salad</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find some of the best Caesar salads around by searching on Yelp or Google. There are so many options to choose from, whether it's Italian, Mexican, Thai or something else.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a ‘Caesar Salad Bar’</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Host a dinner party with a “make your own Caesar salad” bar. Have all the ingredients prepped and ready to go so that guests can build their own custom salads.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a twist on the classic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix it up by adding other ingredients to your salad like grilled chicken, apples, berries, roasted corn, avocado or diced tomatoes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a cooking course</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sign up for a cooking course and learn how to make an authentic Italian Caesar Salad from scratch.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Caesar salad is a classic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Caesar salad has been around since the 1920s and is one of the most popular salads on any restaurant menu. It's a classic due to its combination of crunchy romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and creamy caesar dressing - all topped off with chicken or anchovies for added protein!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Caesar salad is easy to make at home</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making a caesar salad at home is surprisingly simple and entails only a few steps. Start by toasting some croutons, then prepare your caesar dressing with mayonnaise, garlic, fresh lemon juice and seasonings. Then mix all your ingredients together and you have an amazing meal ready in no time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Caesar salad is hearty & filling</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only does the caesar salad taste great but it helps fill you up too. Thanks to the added protein from chicken or anchovies, plus the addition of croutons and parmesan cheese, this dish is sure to keep you satisfied for hours after eating. Perfect if you're looking for something more filling than your typical garden salad!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Caesar Cardini Banned Anchovies from His Original Recipe</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although anchovies are a common ingredient in various versions of Caesar salad today, Caesar Cardini, the inventor of the salad, despised them and excluded them from his original recipe. Instead, he used Worcestershire sauce to add a subtle fishy flavor.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Original Caesar Salad Was Prepared Tableside</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Caesar Cardini's restaurant, the salad was assembled and tossed right at the customer's table. This dramatic presentation added a unique touch and quickly became a popular spectacle among diners.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The First Caesar Salad Was Probably Made with Leftover Ingredients</h3><p class='facts-content'>When faced with a crowd of hungry customers and dwindling supplies, Caesar Cardini supposedly put together the first Caesar salad using what was available - romaine lettuce, garlic, croutons, Parmesan cheese, boiled eggs, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Julia Child Witnessed The Creation of the Caesar Salad as a Child</h3><p class='facts-content'>The famous chef Julia Child recounted that she had eaten at Caesar's Restaurant as a child. Though likely already a popular dish by her visit, the memory still played a role in promoting the Caesar Salad in her later career.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Caesar Salad's Popularity Took Off During Hollywood’s Golden Age</h3><p class='facts-content'>Patrons, including Hollywood elites, loved the tableside service and the salad quickly gained fame. In fact, the iconic salad was favored by many Hollywood stars in the 1940s and 1950s, which helped boost its popularity.</p></div></div>
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