CHRISTIANA CAMPBELL'S TAVERN SALMAGUNDI

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Salmagundi was the chef's salad of 18th century England. In present day England and in Colonial Williamsburg, the name has been revived. My mother enjoyed serving this as a main course for dinner. We always liked it!

Provided by Kimke

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2-2 quarts mixed salad greens (Boston, romaine, endive, leaf, etc)
1/2 lb baked ham, thinly sliced and cut into strips
1/2 lb turkey or 1/2 lb chicken, thinly sliced and cut into strips
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, thinly sliced and cut into strips
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
8 celery hearts
16 black olives
16 anchovy fillets
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Wash, drain, dry, and tear lettuce.
  • Arrange the greems on individual salad plates.
  • Place the remaining ingredients evenly over the top and around the greens.
  • Sprinkle lightly wtih oil and vinegar dressing.
  • Pass remaining dressing as needed.
  • Dressing: Dissolve salt and pepper in the vinegar.
  • Add oil and shake in a covered jar or whirl in the blender to keep it from separating.

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