Since 1924. Creator of the caesar salad. Before caesar Cardini, there was not caesar salad. The name Caesar Cardini has been widely famous for quality since 1924, when his creativity led him to invent the caesar salad in his popular Tijuana restaurant. The uniqueness of his original caesar dressing recipe is reflected in today's extended line of Cardini's salad dressing flavors. Be sure to try all the other great tasting Cardini's salad dressings and croutons. Produced with genetic engineering. Questions or comments? www.cardinissaladdressing.com.