1905 Salad Recipe

1905 Salad Recipe

15 min

Be a part of the viral sensation and make the famous 1905 salad right at home! Made with the iconic Columbia Restaurant’s garlic salad dressing, sweet ham, and creamy cheese, it is an easy salad you can make in 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce (sliced and rinsed (~7-8 cups))
  • 1 large ripe tomato (sliced)
  • ½ cup ham slices* (julienned - about ¼ lb or 5 slices of ham)
  • ½ cup Swiss cheese (julienned - 5-6 slices)
  • ½ cup green olives (pitted and chopped)
  • ¼ cup Pecorino Romano (grated or grated Parmesan cheese)

Directions

  1. 1

    To make the dressing, whisk garlic, dried oregano, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking constantly to form an emulsion. Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined.

  2. 2

    To assemble the Columbia restaurant salad, place iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, julienned ham and Swiss cheese, and green olives in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the salad with the dressing. Give it a toss until combined. Sprinkle it with Romano cheese.

  4. 4

    Taste for seasoning, add more if necessary, and serve.