Grilled Caesar Salad Recipe

The classic ingredients of a caesar salad are romaine lettuce, crispy croutons, a sharp, garlic-flavored dressing and plenty of parmesan cheese. Legend has it that a man named caesar cardini invented it while working at his restaurant, caesar's, in 1924. However, there are staff members working there at the time who claim the credit for creating it. In any event, the salad has remained immensely popular for almost a century. An even bigger salad scandal is the fact that, while we think of caesar dressing as containing anchovies, cardini's daughter claims the original dressing did not, and instead got its flavor from anchovy-infused worcestershire sauce. What is certain is that the original salad did not contain grilled lettuce, but this modern update adds a touch of smoky flavor that pairs wonderfully with the garlicky dressing. Whether you believe the true caesar requires anchovies and a raw egg or not, this recipe bypasses both in favor of more familiar ingredients that most people tend to have around the kitchen. Mayonnaise replaces the creamy emulsification properties of the raw egg and worcestershire sauce provides the briny taste we associate with caesar dressing. There are plenty of ways to customize a caesar salad. Add bacon for an extra-salty and crunchy treat or, while you're already grilling the romaine, add in some grilled chicken to make a heartier plate, perfect for lunch.