Columbia Restaurant's Original "1905" Salad

In 1905, history was made when the famous Columbia Restaurant opened it doors in the Ybor City section of Tampa, Florida. For more than 100 years, this amazing salad has stood the test of time, and is still a restaurant favorite today.

It’s unique blend of cold iceberg lettuce, ham, Swiss cheese, and Spanish olives, served with a dressing that has become a staple in my kitchen, makes it the perfect Keto salad…who knew!

I have used the dressing to marinate chicken, fresh mushroom buttons, and have even combined it with my homemade blue cheese dressing for an amazing wedge salad.

Leftovers store well overnight, so make a big batch and enjoy!

Image courtesy of Columbia Restaurant

SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 cup extra-virgin Spanish olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

SALAD INGREDIENTS

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

2 ripe tomatoes, cut into eighths

1/2 cup sliced Swiss cheese, cut into julienne strips

1/2 cup sliced baked ham, cut into julienne strips

1/4 cup pimento stuffed Spanish olives

1/4 freshly grated Romano cheese

Toss together all salad ingredients in a large bowl, except Romano cheese.

Mix garlic, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Beat until smooth with a wire whisk. Add olive oil, gradually beating to form an emulsion. Stir in vinegar and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

Add dressing to salad and toss well. Add Romano cheese and toss one more time.

Makes 6 servings

FULL SALAD MACROS:

Calories 300

Fat: 29g

Carbs: 2.1

Protein: 11.9

DRESSING ONLY:

Calories: 165

Fat: 18g

Carbs: 0.9g

Protein: 0.7

About Dianne Orwig:

After 12 years as a personal trainer, helping thousands of people lose weight, Dianne fell upon a completely different approach to weight loss. Despite having debunked low carb diets her entire career, an exhaustive search into the benefits of combining intermittent fasting with a clean Ketogenic diet convinced her to try it.

This complete paradigm shift resulted in a loss of 40 pounds in just 4 months, a clearer mind, and a happier, younger body, prompting Dianne to come out of retirement and help others do the same. She is now a woman on a mission, driven to share this amazing Fasting:Keto lifestyle with others.

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