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Columbia's Original "1905" Salad

November 2005

Columbia's Original

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Artist Lynn Pauley visited the flamenco-filled, palm tree-dotted Spanish-Cuban restaurant in its 100th year, and brought back its most-requested recipe.

4 servings Prep: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 1/2 cup thin strips of Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup thin strips of ham (2 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup pitted green Spanish olives
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Spanish
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons grated pecorino Romano cheese

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, ham and olives.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, oregano and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, continually beating to form an emulsion. Stir in the vinegar and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Add the pecorino, toss and serve.