Colombian Salad

By
Tracy Solomon (CC-BY)
Tracy Solomon (CC-BY)
Dressing:
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Salad:

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  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, sliced and rinsed
  • 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
  • ½ cup ham slices, julienned – (about 5 slices of ham)
  • ½ cup Swiss cheese, julienned
  • ½ cup green olives, pitted and chopped
  • ¼ cup Pecorino Romano, grated or grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Make the dressing: Whisk garlic, dried oregano, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking constantly to form an emulsion. Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined.

Assemble salad: Place iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, julienned ham and Swiss cheese, and green olives in a large bowl.

Drizzle the salad with the dressing. Give it a toss until combined. Sprinkle it with Romano cheese and serve.

Servings: 6

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