CAESAR SALAD WITH MILK KEFIR DRESSING
The Caesar Salad, often adorned with juicy grilled chicken, has earned its place as a staple on restaurant menus across America. Dubbed as a crowd-pleaser, it’s no surprise that it’s a common request among diners. Despite the eye-rolling it may provoke among chefs, its widespread popularity can’t be ignored.
Contrary to popular belief, the Caesar Salad does not date back to the days of Julius Caesar. It was, in fact, created by another Caesar on a specific day at a specific eatery, making it one of the few dishes with a clear and documented origin in culinary history.
The tangy flavor of the kefir works perfectly with the classic Caesar salad...
Caesar Salad was invented in 1924 by Caesar Cardini, an Italian-American restaurateur who ran a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. The dish was created on a busy Fourth of July weekend when Cardini was running low on ingredients.
To save the day, he threw together a simple salad using what he had on hand, including romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, and Worcestershire sauce.
The salad was a big hit and became the claim to fame of the restaurant.
The dish was an instant hit and soon became one of the most popular salads in the world. Today, the classic Caesar Salad is made with a mix of romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, and anchovies.
While the basic ingredients have remained the same, variations of the salad have been created over the years, such as adding grilled chicken or salmon to make it a more substantial meal.
Despite its widespread popularity, the true origin of the dish and its inventor, Caesar Cardini, have not been forgotten and the salad continues to be a staple on menus at restaurants all over the world.
How to make Caesar Salad with kefir dressing?
Here’s a recipe for a delicious and healthy Caesar salad with a twist, incorporating milk kefir:
Ingredients:
1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup of plain milk kefir
1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Croutons and extra parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions:
In a large bowl, whisk together the kefir, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Add the chopped romaine lettuce to the bowl and toss gently until well coated with the dressing.
Serve the salad in bowls or on plates, topped with croutons and extra parmesan cheese, if desired.
The tangy flavor of the kefir works perfectly with the classic Caesar salad ingredients, adding a touch of probiotics and a creamy texture to the dressing. Enjoy!
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