Columbia’s 1905 Salad

by | Sep 18, 2020 | Salad, Side Dish | 0 comments

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COLUMBIA’S ORIGINAL “1905” SALAD

Course: Salad

Ingredients

SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • ½ head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 2 ripe tomatoes cut into eighths
  • ½ cup sliced swiss cheese cut into julienne strips
  • ½ cup sliced baked ham cut into julienne strips (or turkey or shrimp)
  • ¼ cup green Spanish olives pitted
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated romano cheese

SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS

  • ⅛ cup white wine vinegar
  • ½ 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

Instructions

  • Toss together all salad ingredients in a large bowl, except Romano cheese.
  • 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.
  • Add dressing to salad and toss well. Add Romano cheese and toss one more time.