Columbia Restaurant’s 1905 Salad

Bring a taste of Florida's iconic Columbia Restaurant into your kitchen with this copycat 1905 Salad recipe. Crisp iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and briny green olives come together in a tangy garlic and oregano wine vinaigrette.

Why You'll love this 1905 Salad:

• Inspired by the iconic Columbia Restaurant, this salad brings a bit of florida history right to your table.
• Fresh, flavorful, yet simple.
• Super quick & easy to make. This recipe is done and ready to go in 15 minutes.

Key Ingredients:

• Iceberg Lettuce: The crisp base of this salad.
• Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes sliced in half.
• Ham: Thick-cut deli ham, cut into slices.
• Swiss Cheese: Mild, nutty, creamy, and grated fresh from the block.
• Green Olives: Briny & tangy.
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated over the top.
• Garlic-Oregano Wine Vinaigrette: A simple mix of olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce.

Dietary Swaps:

• Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, as some brands contain gluten. Double check deli ham and other packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
• Dairy-Free: Swap the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses for dairy-free alternatives, such as Daiya Swiss 'Cheese' and nutritional yeast.
• Vegetarian: Skip the ham or replace it with more veggies such as marinated artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers.

Tips:

• If you prefer a tangier vinaigrette, add a bit more white wine vinegar or an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
• For a milder dressing, use less garlic or a touch of honey to balance the flavors.
• Freshly grate Swiss & Parmesan cheese. Both cheeses are much creamier and have a better texture when freshly grated.

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Recipe

Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad

Crisp iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and briny green olives come together in a tangy garlic and oregano wine vinaigrette.

5 from 2 votes

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Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Salad

Servings 4

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ head iceburg lettuce chopped
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
• 1 rib celery thinly sliced
• 1 cup Swiss cheese freshly grated
• 1 cup thick cut ham sliced
• ¼ cup sliced green olives
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Garlic Oregano Wine Vinaigrette

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, quartered cherry tomatoes, sliced celery, freshly grated Swiss cheese, sliced ham, sliced green olives, and Parmesan cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue whisking until the dressing is well combined.
• Drizzle the garlic oregano vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
• Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls, and garnish with additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

• If you prefer a tangier vinaigrette, add a bit more white wine vinegar or an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
• For a milder dressing, use less garlic or a touch of honey to balance the flavors.
• Freshly grate Swiss & Parmesan cheese. Both cheeses are much creamier and have a better texture when freshly grated.
• Nutrition Information is an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 10.8gProtein: 13.8gFat: 38.8gSaturated Fat: 9.6gCholesterol: 39.5mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1.6g

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