Jul 14 2026
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Columbia's Famous 1905 Salad Recipe

Inspired by Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center
Time30m
Serves4

A classic salad served with a special dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Begin by washing and drying the iceberg lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Chop Other Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion. Slice the celery stalks into thin pieces. Add all these chopped vegetables to the bowl with the lettuce.

  3. 3

    Add Black Olives and Eggs

    Slice the black olives and hard-boiled eggs. Gently fold them into the salad mixture.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and sugar until well combined.

  2. 5

    Season the Dressing

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting based on your preference.

Combine and Serve

  1. 6

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional olives or eggs if desired.

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