Columbia's Original 1905 Salad is a legendary Spanish tableside dish combining iceberg lettuce, ham, Swiss cheese, and green olives dressed in a signature garlic-oregano vinaigrette. The standout trait is its make-ahead dressing, which develops deeper flavor over 1-2 days of refrigeration.
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Make the '1905' Dressing: Mix olive oil, garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
Stir in white wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
For best results, prepare the dressing 1 to 2 days in advance and refrigerate.
Combine lettuce, tomato, ham, Swiss cheese, and olives in a large bowl.
Before serving, add the '1905' dressing, Romano cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and the juice of 1 lemon.
Toss well and serve immediately.
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Store the 1905 dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store prepared salad components separately and dress only at service time.
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Yes, and you should. Prepare the dressing 1 to 2 days in advance and refrigerate for best results; the flavors meld and deepen.
Turkey or shrimp work as direct substitutes at the same proportion (½ cup julienned).
Iceberg is traditional for this recipe and provides the crisp texture the dish is known for. Other lettuces will produce a different result.
No. Combine the lettuce, tomato, ham, cheese, and olives in advance if needed, but add the dressing, Romano cheese, Worcestershire, and lemon juice immediately before serving.
This is the brand used in Columbia Restaurant's original recipe and contributes to its authentic flavor profile; it can be substituted with another quality Worcestershire sauce if necessary.
