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Fresh lettuce tossed with ham, cheese strips, and cherry tomatoes in a white bowl.

1905 Salad (Columbia’s Salad)

This 1905 Salad (Columbia’s Salad) is a crisp, savory salad made with iceberg lettuce, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, olives, artichokes, tomatoes, and garlic dressing.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Spanish-Inspired
Keyword: 1905 Salad (Columbia’s Salad)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce roughly chopped
  • 2 tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese julienned
  • 1 cup smoked ham julienned
  • 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 1 cup quartered marinated artichokes halved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Whisk the ingredients until evenly combined.
  • Gradually add the white wine vinegar while whisking continuously to form an emulsion.
  • Add the salt and black pepper.
  • Whisk again until the dressing is fully combined.
  • Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Roughly chop the iceberg lettuce and place it in a large serving bowl.
  • Add the tomato wedges to the bowl.
  • Add the julienned Swiss cheese and julienned smoked ham.
  • Add the pimento-stuffed green olives.
  • Add the halved marinated artichokes.
  • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan or Romano cheese over the salad.
  • Whisk the chilled dressing again before using.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad.
  • Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

To make this 1905 Salad (Columbia’s Salad) gluten free, confirm that the Worcestershire sauce is labeled gluten free, as some brands may contain gluten-based ingredients or additives.
Check that the smoked ham, Swiss cheese, pimento-stuffed olives, marinated artichokes, Parmesan or Romano cheese, and dried oregano are certified gluten free or clearly labeled gluten free.
Use fresh lemon juice, plain olive oil, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, lettuce, and tomatoes, as these ingredients are naturally gluten free.
Prepare the salad in a clean bowl with clean utensils to avoid cross-contamination.
Serve with gluten-free bread, crackers, or croutons if adding any side items or toppings.