Originally a leftover dish, it is currently celebrating a proud anniversary in Tijuana, Mexico. According to historians, the dish was invented in 1924 in the city near the US border.
The Italian chef and restaurant owner Cesare Cardini is considered to be its creator. On July 4, 1924, he entertained US citizens in Tijuana who wanted to celebrate Independence Day with alcohol – which was not available in the USA during Prohibition – and therefore crossed the border into Mexico.
Legend has it that in order to cope with the huge rush of guests, Cardini finally threw everything he had left in the kitchen into a large wooden bowl – and he had the salad. July 4, 1924 is therefore considered the official birthday of the Caesar Salad.
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