Description
Columbia Restaurant’s 1905 Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of Cuban cuisine to your table. Featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, savory chicken ham, and a zesty garlic vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to quick lunches at home. Its unique combination of textures and tastes will please even the pickiest eaters, while its simplicity makes it an ideal choice for novice cooks looking to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup julienned chicken ham
- 1 cup julienned Swiss cheese
- 1 ripe tomato
- 8 ounces Spanish olives
- Grated Romano cheese for topping
- Garlic vinaigrette (olive oil, white apple vinegar, oregano, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white apple vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to create the dressing.
- Tear the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and cut the tomato into eighths.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the torn lettuce and tomato. Layer with chicken ham and Swiss cheese. Add Spanish olives on top.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Top with grated Romano cheese.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to enhance taste. Customize by adding proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp.