News 8's Doug McAllister headed from San Diego to south of the border in 1978 to explore the history of the Caesar salad. The salad was allegedly created at the Caesar Hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1927 by Alex Cardini. The original recipe included romaine, raw eggs, garlic oil, lemon juice, wine vinegar, Parmesan cheese and croutons. On the Move series.
Happy Birthday Caesar salad!! The iconic dish turns 100 years old on July 4, 2024.
