Adapted Columbia Restaurant 1905 Salad Recipe

Transport your taste buds to Florida’s iconic Columbia Restaurant with this vibrant and flavor-packed Adapted 1905 Salad recipe, a tribute to their beloved original. Crisp iceberg lettuce forms the base, mingling with juicy tomatoes, julienned Swiss cheese, savory cooked ham, and briny green Spanish olives. A generous sprinkle of grated Romano cheese elevates every bite, while the homemade zesty dressing—made from garlic, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, and olive oil—perfectly ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated salad is ideal as a refreshing main course or a stunning side dish. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the tangy dressing for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Iceberg lettuce
• 2 medium Tomato
• 0.5 cup Swiss cheese
• 0.5 cup Cooked ham
• 0.25 cup Green Spanish olives
• 0.25 cup Grated Romano cheese
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 cup White wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0 for serving Crusty bread (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Cut the tomatoes into thin wedges and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Julienne the Swiss cheese and ham into thin strips and toss them into the salad.

Step 4

Add the green Spanish olives and sprinkle the grated Romano cheese over the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, crush the garlic clove into a paste using a garlic press or the back of a knife. Add the oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and white wine vinegar to the bowl and whisk until combined.

Step 6

Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the dressing mixture while whisking constantly to emulsify the ingredients.

Step 7

Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the dressing. Whisk again to ensure all ingredients are well-mixed.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately with optional crusty bread on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1509.7 grams (1509.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1822

Total Fat 139.20g	178%
Saturated Fat 26.50g	133%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.90g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 7024mg	305%
Total Carbohydrate 84.30g	31%
Dietary Fiber 14.80g	53%
Total Sugars 37.70g
Protein 64.00g	128%

Vitamin D 2IU	11%
Calcium 951mg	73%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 2092mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 18.3%