The 1905 salad is a traditional American composed salad featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, julienned ham and Swiss cheese, Spanish olives, and a punchy garlic-oregano vinaigrette. Its standout trait is the make-ahead dressing that deepens in flavor over 1–2 days.
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Make dressing: Combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a sealable jar. Shake vigorously until dressing is emulsified. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, ham, tomato, Swiss cheese, and green olives.
To serve: Toss the salad ingredients in the 1905 Salad dressing. Squeeze lemon over a strainer onto salad, drizzle on Worcestershire sauce, and toss to evenly distribute. Use a microplaner to shred cheese over salad, and top with fresh cracked black pepper.
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Store dressed salad in an airtight container for up to 1 day, or keep dressing and salad components separate and combine just before serving for best texture.
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Yes—the creator recommends making the dressing 1–2 days ahead so flavors meld. Store in a sealable jar in the refrigerator and shake before use.
Green Spanish olives are traditional for this salad. Use whole or halved olives depending on preference.
Yes. Provolone, fontina, or aged Gouda work well. Keep slices julienned to match the recipe's texture.
Store dressed salad in an airtight container for up to 1 day. For longer storage, keep dressed salad components separate and combine just before serving.
Straining the lemon juice removes pulp and seeds while distributing citrus evenly over the salad without adding texture.
