Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad is a crisp Cuban classic combining iceberg lettuce, julienne baked ham, Swiss cheese, tomato, and Spanish olives tossed in a bold garlic and oregano vinaigrette. The standout trait is its tangy, herbaceous dressing that balances the salty cured ham and briny olives.
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To a salad dressing bottle or mason jar, add olive oil, white wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Shake or whisk until well combined. See Notes for Dressing Tips*
Combine lettuce, tomato, ham, Swiss cheese and olives in a large salad bowl.
Before serving, add Romano cheese and dressing. Toss well and serve immediately. (You may also leave dressing on the side to serve individually if desired)
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Store the dressing separately in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Dress the salad only when ready to serve to maintain lettuce crispness.
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Yes, combine olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, and Worcestershire in a jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Shake well before using.
It was created in 1905 at Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, one of the oldest Cuban restaurants in the United States.
Iceberg provides the crisp texture that defines this salad, but romaine works as a substitute if you prefer more nutrition; avoid delicate greens that wilt in vinaigrette.
Yes, add the dressing and Romano cheese just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp. You can serve dressing on the side individually if preferred.
Baked or boiled ham works well; avoid thin-sliced deli ham, which may tear when julienned. Spanish jamón or quality deli ham cut thick then julienned is ideal.
