1905 Salad Inspired by Columbia Restaurant
This 1905 salad is inspired by Columbia Restaurant's famous Tampa classic, combining ham, Swiss cheese, olives, and a garlicky vinaigrette with crisp lettuce and optional smoked paprika 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 (see notes)
- 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 dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and oregano. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
Make the smoked paprika croutons (optional):
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the smoked paprika, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the bread cubes and a pinch of salt. Toss until evenly coated with the butter mixture.
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Set aside to cool.
Assemble the salad:
- Combine the lettuce, onion, Swiss cheese, ham, and olives in a large salad bowl.
- Add the dressing and Parmesan cheese and toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Add the tomatoes and croutons, if using, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
About the ham: Choose a savory deli ham rather than sweet varieties such as honey ham or maple-glazed ham. Their sweetness can compete with the garlic-forward dressing.
About the cheese: The traditional 1905 Salad is made with Romano cheese. We use Parmesan for its milder flavor, but either cheese works well in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 716 | Total Fat: 55g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1473mg | Carbohydrates: 26g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Protein: 31g