1905 Salad Recipe: Columbia Restaurant Copycat
This 1905 Salad Recipe, inspired by the Columbia Restaurant, combines crisp iceberg lettuce, savory ham, and tangy Swiss cheese with a zesty homemade dressing.
Servings: 4
Calories: 445kcal
Equipment
- Large Salad bowl
- Small Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 small head Iceberg lettuce chopped
- 3 Roma tomatoes diced
- 7 ounces deli ham julienned
- 5 ounces deli baby swiss cheese julienned
- ½ cup Romano cheese grated
- 10-12 large pimento-stuffed green olives Queen variety, sliced
- salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
1905 Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- juice of ½ lemon
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped Iceberg lettuce, diced Roma tomatoes, julienned deli ham, julienned baby Swiss cheese, grated Romano cheese, and sliced olives.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and dried oregano until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly for an even coating.
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Notes
Storage Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.
Reheat No reheating is required.
Substitutions
- Lettuce: You can use romaine or a mix of greens if you prefer.
- Ham: Substitute with turkey.
- Cheese: The classic recipe uses ham and swiss cheese, but you can try using provolone or cheddar.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1.335IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 2mg
