Blend into creaminess and texture
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Scissoring Caesar Potato Salad
- Fusion story
- Ingredients
- Recipe
- Tips
Know me a little first, please?
Holding its root not to traditional cuisine, this creation is a modern fusion of two culinary staples. The dish is sometimes even preferred over others since it is a combination of two different dishes that are loved by crowds. It is the rich, creamy texture to the traditional Caesar salad that attracts people,
making it more palate friendly. With its variations, the salad earns itself a spot in being the comfort and go-to dish for many people.
How did this fusion happen?
Caesar Potato Salad: Invented in 1924 in Tijuana, Mexico, this salad was curated by an Italian American
restaurant owner. The traditional form of this consisted of romaine lettuce, croutons, lemon juice, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil and
parmesan cheese. The rich flavour and vibrant
colours of the ingredients of this salad helped it gain popularity.
Caesar Potato Salad: Rising from European roots (especially Germany), this salad was popular due to its form, where warm potato salad with vinegar and bacon was served. Soon it
reached America where further many variations arose as that like mayonnaise based in the US and vinaigrette based in Europe. It became very popular and was widely seen as a
compulsory dish for picnics, barbecues and gatherings.
(Caesar + Potato) Salad: It was during the late 20th century to 21st century, that experimentation with food rose and traditional dishes were given modern touch, enhancing the flavours. Emerging in North America, chefs and home cooks started experimenting and
replaced the use of lettuce with that of potatoes while using the same dressing and retaining the traditional flavour and ingredients. Soon, it gained popularity and became a comfort food as well as modern appetizer.
What to have?
- Baby potatoes (900gms)
- Salt
- Caesar dressing (homemade or readymade) (1/2 Cup)
- Mayonnaise (1/4 Cup)
- Lemon juice (3 teaspoon)
- Parmesan cheese (6 tablespoon, grated)
- Parsley (4 tablespoon)
- Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Romaine lettuce (as per your preference, chopped)
- Hard boiled eggs (2, sliced)
- Croutons (crushed)
How to Make?
Boil the Potatoes
Step 1: Wash the potatoes under tap water thoroughly, cut it in halves (depending on its size)
Step 2: Add the potatoes to a pot with water add in salt to it, turn on the gas on medium flame and bring it to boil
Step 3: Turn off the gas, when the potatoes turn soft enough for the salad
Step 4: Drain the leftover water and let the potatoes sit aside
Dressing
Step 5: Take a bowl and add in the Caesar dressing (of your preference, homemade or readymade) mix it with parmesan cheese, lemon juice (for tanginess) mayonnaise (of your choice), and salt and pepper
Step 6: To this mix, add the boiled potatoes and give it a good mix with the dressing so that the dressing covers the potatoes evenly
Step 7: Now, add in parsley and chopped romaine lettuce to this salad
Toppings
Step 8: Add in any toppings as per your choice (could be anything like croutons, eggs, meat etc.)
Step 9: Serve it at a temperature as per your choice (cool at room temperature, recommended)
Quick Bites
For Caesar Potato Salad dressing at home, mix garlic, egg yolk (preferred), anchovy paste, mayonnaise (of your choice), lemon juice, Dijon mustard (used in the recipe), Extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese (for a creamy texture) and whisk it together until it gets emulsified.
