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The Famous Columbia 1905 Salad

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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 10-15m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • SALAD
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce (1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, torn in bite size pieces)
  • 2 ounces ham (baked, thin julienned,1/2 cup after cut)
  • 1.8 ounces Swiss cheese (1/2 cup, thin sliced julienned)
  • 1 large tomato (beefsteak, or 2 medium cut into 8 wedges)
  • 2 ounces olives (1/4 cup pitted green Spanish olives)
  • 1 celery stalk (small diced on an angle, optional, see the note below)
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (see note below)
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin Spanish olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Notes: A couple of notes for the recipe ... There are a few differences online, as to the classic or 'authentic' recipe. But, this is one I got from one of the waiters; and, from their own web site. As for the celery - it is optional. A few years ago, they added celery; but, now they do not. So, you can add it or not. As for the worcestershire sauce - Some recipes call for 1-2 teaspoons; some, even 2 tablespoons. But, the original recipe calls for 1 tablespoon. And the cheese - again, many recipes call for 2 teaspoons, 2 tablespoons; but, it is really 1/4 cup.

  • Step 2: Dressing ... Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk. Personally, I just add everything to a small mason jar or tupperware container and shake, until everything is combined. This is best if made the day before - it only gets better.

  • Step 3: Salad Step I ... Add the torn, not cut - cold crisp lettuce to a cold bowl; along with the ham, swiss cheese, and tomato.

  • Step 4: Salad Step II ... Pour the dressing over the top, then squeeze both lemon halves; and, next the worcestershire sauce. Now, toss the salad until it is combined.

  • Step 5: Salad Step III ... Add the cheese, toss and serve.

  • Step 6: Serve and ENJOY! ... As I said, crusty Cuban bread is perfect with this. It will make 2 large salads; or, 4 small side salads. Enjoy this absolutely delicious salad.

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