Transport your taste buds to Florida’s iconic Columbia Restaurant with this vibrant and flavor-packed Adapted 1905 Salad recipe, a tribute to their beloved original. Crisp iceberg lettuce forms the base, mingling with juicy tomatoes, julienned Swiss cheese, savory cooked ham, and briny green Spanish olives. A generous sprinkle of grated Romano cheese elevates every bite, while the homemade zesty dressing—made from garlic, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, and olive oil—perfectly ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated salad is ideal as a refreshing main course or a stunning side dish. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the tangy dressing for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.
Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large serving bowl.
Cut the tomatoes into thin wedges and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Julienne the Swiss cheese and ham into thin strips and toss them into the salad.
Add the green Spanish olives and sprinkle the grated Romano cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, crush the garlic clove into a paste using a garlic press or the back of a knife. Add the oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and white wine vinegar to the bowl and whisk until combined.
Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing mixture while whisking constantly to emulsify the ingredients.
Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the dressing. Whisk again to ensure all ingredients are well-mixed.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately with optional crusty bread on the side. Enjoy!
Calories |
1822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 139.2 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 7024 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 951 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2092 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.