If you’ve been out to lunch with a friend and each ordered a Caesar salad with a side of fries to share, then you are already part of this summer’s biggest TikTok trend.
“The feminine urge to get a Caesar salad with a side of fries” is the slogan of several TikTok videos about the trend, which sometimes includes a beverage: either a dry martini or a diet Coke.
The trend is akin to last year’s “Girl Dinner” (a dinner consisting of small snacks and appetizers with a quick prep time), with many TikTokers celebrating the combination as the epitome of a “fancy” meal.
As people rave about the balanced flavors and textures—salty, tangy, and crispy—it’s clear this meal resonates on multiple levels. But for those embracing a plant-based lifestyle, transforming this classic into a vegan go-to meal is entirely possible.