1905 Salad (Columbia Restaurant)
Try our take on the 1905 salad from Columbia Restaurant. It features ham, Swiss cheese, and green olives, tossed in a garlicky vinaigrette and topped with crispy croutons.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces hearts of romaine lettuce (or iceberg) 6 to 8 cups torn into pieces
- 1/4 sweet onion thinly sliced
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (about 6 ounces) cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 8 ounces ham cut into 1/4-inch cubes (see notes)
- 1/2 cup sliced, pitted green olives
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 ripe tomatoes cored and cut into eighths
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Smoked Paprika Croutons (optional):
- 1/2 French baguette cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or more to taste
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt
Instructions
Make the croutons:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the smoked paprika until well blended. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the bread cubes and a pinch of salt and stir until the bread absorbs the butter and oil mixture.
- Transfer the croutons to a baking sheet and bake until toasted for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once about halfway through the cooking time. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Prepare the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and oregano. Gradually whisk in the olive oil to form an emulsion.
Make the salad:
- Toss the lettuce, onion, Swiss cheese, ham, and olives in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and toss again to combine.
- Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if desired. Add the croutons and tomatoes, and toss a final time before serving.
Notes
About the lettuce: This salad needs a crisp variety of lettuce. The original recipe calls for iceberg, but we usually opt for hearts of romaine or a combination of romaine and iceberg.
About the ham: You can choose your favorite variety; just avoid the sweet types like honey ham or glazed ham.
Nutrition
Calories: 716 | Total Fat: 55g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1473mg | Carbohydrates: 26g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Protein: 31g