Definition

Noun: A salad typically made with romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a dressing that traditionally includes ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, and a raw egg.

Usage

The term "Caesar salad" refers to a specific, well-known dish. It is used as a countable noun. * I ordered a Caesar salad for my starter. * This restaurant makes the best Caesar salad in the city. * Would you like to share a Caesar salad?

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The dish is named after its creator, Caesar Cardini, an Italian-American restaurateur.
• In culinary contexts, the term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other dishes featuring its characteristic flavors.
  • We have a Caesar salad wrap on the menu today.
  • The Caesar salad pizza is surprisingly good.

Variants and Related Words

• Caesar dressing (noun): The specific dressing used for a Caesar salad, often sold bottled.
  • I bought a bottle of Caesar dressing from the store.
• Chicken Caesar salad (noun phrase): A common variant where grilled or roasted chicken is added to the salad.

Synonyms

• Green salad (This is a very general term; "Caesar salad" is a specific type of green salad.)
• Romaine salad (This describes the base green but not the specific dressing and toppings of a Caesar.)

Related Phrases / Idioms

• Hold the anchovies: A common request when ordering a Caesar salad, as anchovies are a traditional but not universally liked ingredient in the dressing. This phrase can be used humorously in other contexts to mean "omit the unpleasant part."
  • "I'll have the Caesar salad, hold the anchovies."
  • "Give me the project update, but hold the anchovies—just the good news, please."

Noun

1. typically having fried croutons and dressing made with a raw egg