You Must Try This Famous Columbia 1905 Salad Recipe! It's KETO! (2024)

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This keto Columbia 1905 salad recipe is inspired by the infamous Columbia Restaurant and is just as good as the real thing!

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Say hello to summer with the famous Columbia 1905 salad!

Have you ever heard of the Columbia 1905 salad? This infamous dish comes from the Columbia Restaurant based in Florida. It’s a low carb salad that’s hearty enough to be an entrée and it’s one of our favorite meals to make on a keto diet! Here’s the scoop!

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First, why is it called a “1905” salad?

The Columbia restaurant was established in 1905, hence the “1905” in the name of the salad. The story goes that a waiter created this recipe in the 1940s and then the Columbia Restaurant adapted the recipe in the 1970s instead of offering a salad bar. This dish even landed Columbia on USA Today’s list of the “10 Greatest Places to Make A Meal Out of a Salad.”

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The 1905 salad dressing is what makes this dish. It’s a very simple vinaigrette to make, and, just before serving, you top the salad with Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.

Have you ever had a salad with Worcestershire sauce?! It’s really good, promise! The 1905 salad dressing is so popular, you can actually purchase it online, but we recommend making it yourself.

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This is not just any other salad!

You’re probably thinking, okay, here’s another keto salad recipe. But let me tell you, this salad is amazing and unless you’ve eaten at the Columbia, you’ve probably never had a salad like the 1905 salad! The original recipe is already keto, which is awesome.

To make this a full meal salad, we doubled the amounts of ham and cheese… because really, the salad is all about the toppings. The lettuce is just there to help soak up the dressing and add a good crunch!

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Tips for making the perfect Columbia 1905 salad recipe:

  • Make the dressing first, as this allows the flavors to really meld together to create a tastier dressing.
  • Don’t skip the Worcestershire sauce! It’s the key to making this 1905 salad taste like it’s from the restaurant.
  • You could use romaine lettuce instead of iceberg if preferred. We realize iceberg provides very little nutritional value, but it’s the crunchy texture that you’re going for with this salad.
  • If you do want this to be more of a side salad, use half the ham, Swiss cheese, and Romano cheese. Just note that will change the nutrition information.
  • Want to mix it up? You could use turkey or shrimp in place of ham. You could also add in black olives and celery as the original 1905 salad recipe included those items. Not a fan of pimento-stuffed green olives? Try substituting them with kalamata or black olives. Want to up the fat content? Add in salami and pepperoni.
  • We also think our Pickle Juice Salad Dressing would taste amazing as an alternative.

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Columbia 1905 Salad

yield: 4 SERVINGS

prep time: 20 MINUTES

total time: 20 MINUTES

Flavorful vinaigrette dressing tossed with a delicious salad of crunchy iceberg lettuce, ham, cheese, pimento-stuffed green olives, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

1905 Salad Dressing:

Salad:

Directions

1

To make the 1905 salad dressing:

Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve the salad.

2

In a large salad bowl, toss together iceberg lettuce, tomato, ham, Swiss cheese, and pimento-stuffed green olives.

3

When ready to serve, add in the 1905 salad dressing, grated parmesan cheese, Worcestershire, and lemon juice. Toss well to combine before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield: 4 salads, Serving Size: 1 salad
Amount Per Serving:470 Calories | 40.6g Fat | 4.6g Total Carbs | 1.3g Fiber | 2.0g Sugar | 22.7g Protein | 3.2g Net Carbs

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We hope you love this keto salad recipe as much as we do!

This Columbia 1905 salad recipe makes a great weeknight meal or you can enjoy it as a side salad. If you’ve been to one of the Columbia Restaurants in Florida, let us know how this salad matches up to the real deal!

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My Hip sidekick Erica loves this low carb salad and here’s what she had to say:

“First of all, if you live in or are visiting Florida, you must try the Columbia restaurant – it is quite a treat! It makes for the perfect girls’ day brunch, date night, or any special occasion. Although… I can’t say that I have tried anything but their Columbia 1905 salad (I just can’t get past it)! 😱

This restaurant is the reason I am obsessed with this salad! From the moment I first tried it, I was hooked and immediately learned how to make it. I found out right away that my obsession with Worcestershire sauce is the reason I am so hooked on this salad. YEP, my favorite condiment is Worcestershire!

It’s a meal in itself too! If you’re making the Columbia 1905 salad, you don’t need anything else as it is super filling. Plus, you can up the fat content too by adding salami and pepperoni – YUM. Try it…you won’t be disappointed!”

Try our keto pizza salad next! It’s so flavorful!

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FAQs

Is green salad keto friendly? ›

All types of low carb vegetables are permitted on a keto diet, including romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, avocados, and more. Healthy fats, such as cheese, avocados, nuts and seeds, and healthy oils are also keto compliant. Eggs, poultry, and beef products are also good to go on a keto diet.

What was the world's first salad? ›

The first recordings of people enjoying salad date back to Ancient Roman times. The salads of that time were not much different than the modern-day garden salads of today. They consisted of fresh, edible herbs, lettuce, and raw vegetables, and the dressing of the time was a simple mixture of oil and salt.

Can I eat as much salad as I want on keto? ›

Vegetables have carbohydrates. And that means that you have to watch how much of them you eat — even lettuce. If you're not careful or are eating them as a free-for-all, you could overconsume carbs and kick yourself out of ketosis.

Can I eat cucumbers on keto? ›

Cucumbers are made of 90% water and are almost calorie-free. One cup of cucumbers contains only 16 calories and 3 grams of net carbs, making it a sure fit for a keto plan.

How many carbs are in a green salad? ›

Mixed Salad Greens (1 cup, shredded or chopped) contains 1.8g total carbs, 0.7g net carbs, 0.1g fat, 0.8g protein, and 9 calories.

Can you eat greens on a keto diet? ›

Green leafy veggies are extremely low in carbs, making them excellent for keto. They're also rich sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (45). In particular, dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens are packed with vitamin K and iron (45).

Can I eat caesar dressing on keto? ›

Most of the primary ingredients that go into making a Caesar dressing are high fat and are safe to eat on a ketogenic diet. Egg yolk, oil, anchovy, parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, and vinegar are all low in carbohydrates.

Which salad greens have the least carbs? ›

There are various types of lettuce available; however, iceberg lettuce has the lowest number of carbs among them. Romaine lettuce can also be considered a low carbohydrate leafy vegetable because the carb content is 3.29 grams per 100 grams. This green vegetable serves many health benefits.

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