#caesar-salad

#caesar-salad

Using anything other than romaine lettuce significantly alters the classic Caesar salad experience. Other greens, such as iceberg or kale, lack the necessary flavor and texture.

If I've learned anything from almost 40 days of plant-based eating, it's that an homage doesn't have to be indistinguishable from the original to hit the same spot; it simply needs to sing equivalent notes to much the same tune.

The bacon Caesar chopped kit is our choice for the best money can buy, as it perfectly combines crunchy bacon, fresh lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and garlic croutons.

"I prefer a Tuscan olive oil because it's more peppery and has a little bit more depth than Sicilian or Apulian olive oil," explains chef Mirabile Jr. "The Tuscan oil has higher polyphenol content which enhances the peppery sensation."