Columbia's Original "1905" Salad

Alan in SW Florida's Note:

1905 is the year that the Columbia Restaurant was founded in the Ybor City section of Tampa, Florida. At this legendary restaurant, this wonderful salad is tossed at your table. Don't forget to have some warm Cuban bread and sweet cream butter to serve along with this delicious salad.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Salad Ingredients

• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into eighths
• 1/2 cup sliced swiss cheese, cut into julienne strips
• 1/2 cup sliced baked ham, cut into julienne strips (or turkey or shrimp)
• 1/4 cup green Spanish olives, pitted
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated romano cheese

Salad Dressing Ingredients

• 1/8 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin Spanish olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Toss together all salad ingredients in a large bowl, except Romano cheese.
2. Mix garlic, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Beat until smooth with a wire whisk. Add olive oil, gradually beating to form an emulsion. Stir in vinegar and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add dressing to salad and toss well. Add Romano cheese and toss one more time.

Reviews

[mommymakeit4u]

Satisfying salad!

[iris5555]

Great salad!!

[Chef #598319]

We had this salad at the Columbia in Tampa. I couldn't imagine something so simple could be so delicious. Imagine my delight when I found this recipe. I made it the day after I had the original and was thrilled. It was a perfect match. Thank you.