Caesar salad

Caesar salad

English Noun
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Definition

A type of salad, generally made from romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, coddled or hard-boiled eggs, fresh-ground black pepper and Worcestershire sauce.

Etymology

Named after (Italian-born) US restaurateur Caesar Cardini (1896–1956) who is generally thought to have invented it for his Tijuana restaurant in 1924.

Example Sentences

  • "Would you like some Caesar salad for lunch?"
  • "Of all the Caesar salads I've tasted, this is the finest."
  • "Would you like a Caesar salad for lunch?"
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