Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsColumbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History CenterColumbia's Original 1905 Salad Recipe

Columbia's Original 1905 Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A unique salad featuring a mix of lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and a special dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Greens

    Chop the romaine and iceberg lettuces into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes

    Dice the tomatoes and add them to the mixing bowl with the lettuces.

  3. 3

    Add Olives and Onion

    Slice the green and black olives and finely chop the red onion. Incorporate them into the salad mix.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Dressing

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

  2. 5

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Serving

  1. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Serve chilled.

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