Description
Mexican-inspired 1905 salad blends crisp lettuce, ham, swiss cheese, and olives with zesty dressing. Garlic-infused vinaigrette elevates this classic dish that travelers and locals alike enjoy.
Ingredients
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Salad Base:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cup julienned Swiss cheese
- 1 cup julienned smoked ham
- 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
- 1 cup quartered marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) white wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, garlic, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice iceberg lettuce into crisp, bite-sized pieces and transfer to a spacious mixing bowl. Layer julienned Swiss cheese and smoked ham for a protein-rich foundation.
- Incorporate halved artichoke hearts and quartered green olives to introduce tangy Mediterranean notes to the salad composition.
- Scatter ripe tomato wedges across the mixture, creating vibrant color contrast and juicy texture.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan or Romano cheese over the assembled ingredients, adding a rich, salty dimension.
- Extract chilled dressing from refrigerator and drizzle evenly across the salad components.
- Gently toss all ingredients using salad servers or tongs, ensuring each element is lightly coated with the aromatic vinaigrette.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, preserving the crisp lettuce and maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Customize the dressing by adjusting the acidity with more or less lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Use high-quality ham and cheese for a more authentic and flavorful 1905 Salad experience.
- Keep ingredients chilled before assembling to maintain the salad’s crisp texture and prevent wilting.
- Prep ingredients just before serving to ensure maximum freshness and prevent soggy lettuce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg