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National Caesar Salad Day

Celebrate National Caesar Salad Day with a delicious and classic dish! Add your own twist of ingredients to make it even more delectable.

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July 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJuly 4

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYSide Dishes

INTRO

Introduction

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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!

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TIMELINE

National Caesar Salad Day Timeline

Caesar Salad Invention

Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini invented Caesar Salad at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico, on July 4.

Trademark Registration

Rosa Cardini, Caesar's daughter, successfully registers the trademark "Original Caesar's" in order to protect her father's legacy.

Mainstream Recognition

Over the years, Caesar Salad becomes popular in restaurants all over the USA and around the world.

"Best Main Course Salad"

In 2003, International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), recognized Caesar Salad as the "best main course salad" in North America.

National Caesar Salad Day

In 2017, National Caesar Salad Day was established and recognized nationally, set to be celebrated every July 4th.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Caesar Salad Day

Make your own Caesar salad

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.

Go out for Caesar salad

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.

HAVE

Have a ‘Caesar Salad Bar’

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.

TRY

Try a twist on the classic

Mix it up by adding other ingredients to your salad like grilled chicken, apples, berries, roasted corn, avocado or diced tomatoes.

TAKE

Take a cooking course

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Caesar Salad Day

Caesar salad is hearty & filling

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!

Caesar salad is a classic

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!

Caesar salad is easy to make at home

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!