National Caesar Salad Day

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2027 USA Sunday, July 4thNational Caesar Salad Day 2026 USA Saturday, July 4thNational Caesar Salad Day 2025 USA Friday, July 4thNational Caesar Salad Day 2024 USA Thursday, July 4thNational Caesar Salad Day 2023 USA Tuesday, July 4thNational Caesar Salad Day
Summary
This famous salad was first served on July 4th 1924.

It might sound Italian, but the Caesar salad is Mexican. It was invented in 1924, by Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant in Tijuana.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup (about 50ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 soft-boiled eggs
• Heavy pinch of sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Drizzle red wine vinegar
• 3 shots Worcestershire sauce/anchovies
• Garlic croûtons

Instructions

1. Drizzle lettuce with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. Toss to coat.
2. Add salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Add vinegar and toss to coat.
4. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over lettuce. Toss to coat.
5. Crack eggs over salad. Toss to coat.
6. Top with the croûtons and serve.

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