Best 9 Chopped Romaine Salad With Thousand Island Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a crisp and refreshing chopped romaine salad, the perfect accompaniment to any meal or a satisfying light lunch on its own. With a symphony of flavors and textures, this salad tantalizes your taste buds with every bite.

The star of the show is the crisp and refreshing romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces for a delightful crunch. Cherry tomatoes burst with juicy sweetness, while red onion adds a sharp, piquant note. Croutons provide a delightful textural contrast, adding a satisfying crunch with every bite. And of course, no chopped romaine salad is complete without a generous sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese, adding a creamy richness that ties all the flavors together.

But what truly elevates this salad to the next level is the homemade Thousand Island dressing. This creamy, tangy dressing is a perfect complement to the fresh, crisp ingredients, adding a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect chopped romaine salad, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal every time. So gather your ingredients, grab your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a salad that will be a hit at any gathering!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SMOKY THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Simply delightful Southwestern salad dressed with delicious smoky, spicy Thousand Island. A must try!

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 hard-boiled egg
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper (or other color)
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, very finely minced
1/4 teaspoon sugar
16 ounces romaine lettuce leaves, torn (about 12 cups or 1 1/2 ten-ounce bags prepared lettuce)
1 cup large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup frozen corn, at room temperature
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped (or a mix of colors)
4 scallions, thinly sliced (almost 1/4 cup)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large firm ripe avocado
1 cup Doritos, crushed coarsely then measured (we used Spicy Sweet Chili flavored Doritos)

Steps:

  • Mash hard-boiled egg with fork in a small bowl into very small crumbly pieces. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients.
  • Combine lettuce, tomato, corn, black beans, bell peppers, scallions, and cheese in a large bowl and toss. Add dressing and toss again to coat.
  • To help avocado stay nice & green and Doritos retain crispness, wait until just before serving to toss them into salad. Makes 6 large servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 630.3, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 15.8

CHOPPED ROMAINE SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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This dressing is much better than any store-bought. I'm not usually a Thousand Island type of person, but this is great on this salad, and on crab or shrimp Louis as well. I found this in Bon Appetit magazine, February 1998. Prep time does not include making hard-boiled egg.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup pimiento, drained and chopped
1 large hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
3 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
hot pepper sauce
2 medium head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl and whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
  • Place lettuce in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 597.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6, Protein 3.6

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BREADCRUMBS AND SIMPLE DRESSING



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon) plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 clove garlic, grated
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 cup shaved Parmesan

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a bunch of grinds of pepper (about 20 grinds) and cook, stirring constantly, until the crumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes. It's important to stir the whole time to make sure that they do not burn--which will happen if they sit too long in the skillet untouched. Once golden, immediately transfer them to a plate to cool and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • Whisk the yogurt, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon zest and juice, garlic, 3 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 20 grinds of black pepper in a small bowl until smooth, creamy and combined.
  • And add the romaine to a serving bowl. Sprinkle in 3/4 cup of the breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan and the dressing and toss until the lettuce is nicely coated. Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs and Parmesan on top and serve immediately.

CHOPPED ROMAINE SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Salad     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Low Carb     Lunch     Salad Dressing     Mayonnaise     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup bottled chili sauce
1/4 cup chopped drained pimiento
1 large hard-boiled egg, shelled, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Hot pepper sauce
2 medium heads romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped (about 16 cups)

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl and whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place lettuce in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING



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Tortillas aren't the only depository for beans, corn and tomatoes. With a Mexican Chopped Salad, let romaine lettuce do the job. Feta cheese supplies a dose of calcium and major flavor.

Categories     Salad     Bean     Citrus     Leafy Green     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Healthy     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salad
2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and well drained
3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels, uncooked (or frozen or canned)
3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
Half a ripe avocado, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
Honey-Lime Dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 tsp chopped jalapeño pepper (use canned for less heat)

Steps:

  • Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CHOPPED ROMAINE SALAD



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Serve this crisp salad with our Baked Egg Custard with Cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Reserved romaine leaves from Romaine-Heart Salad, washed, dried well, and chopped
Croutons

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with croutons. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

CHOPPED ROMAINE SALAD W/ THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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This dressing is much better than any store-bought. I'm not usually a Thousand Island type of person, but this is great on this salad, and on crab or shrimp Louis as well. I found this in Bon Appetit magazine, February 1998. Prep time does not include making hard-boiled egg.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 c mayonnaise
1/3 c chili sauce
1/4 c pimiento, drained and chopped
1 large hard boiled egg, finely chopped
3 Tbsp dill pickle, finely chopped
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp capers, drained
2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
hot pepper sauce
2 medium heads romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl and whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • 2. Place lettuce in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

SIMPLY DELICIOUS THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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This is what I whip up when I need 1000 Island. It is much better than store bought. Goes great on Reuben sandwiches, salads, burgers or as a dip with French fries. My family does not usually eat 1000 Island but they love this! I love it with Nick's Mom's Recipe #179493.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.5, Fat 52.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 1721.8, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 30.6, Protein 2.2

FETA ROMAINE SALAD



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My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple romaine salad recipe for me. She served it with lamb chops and pitas-what a classic Mediterranean meal! -Michael Volpatt, San Francisco, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch romaine, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup Greek olives, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Fresh and Crunchy Romaine Lettuce: Opt for crisp and vibrant romaine lettuce hearts for the best texture and flavor.
  • Julienne or Finely Chop: Julienne or finely chop the romaine lettuce to achieve even-sized pieces that blend well with the other ingredients.
  • Homemade Thousand Island Dressing: Elevate your salad with a homemade thousand island dressing. You can control the ingredients and adjust the flavors to your preference.
  • Quality Deli Ham: Use high-quality deli ham for a more flavorful and satisfying salad. Avoid processed ham that may contain excessive preservatives or fillers.
  • Crispy Bacon: Cook the bacon until it's crispy and golden brown. This adds a smoky and savory touch to the salad.
  • Shredded Swiss Cheese: Incorporate shredded Swiss cheese for its nutty and mild flavor that complements the other ingredients.
  • Colorful Vegetables: Add a variety of colorful vegetables like chopped bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumbers for a visually appealing and nutrient-rich salad.
  • Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle some fresh herbs like chopped parsley, chives, or dill for an extra layer of flavor and freshness.
  • Garnish with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Croutons: Garnish the salad with sliced hard-boiled eggs and croutons for additional texture and visual appeal.

Conclusion:

A chopped romaine salad with thousand island dressing is a classic and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, hearty dinner, or refreshing side dish. The combination of crisp romaine lettuce, savory deli ham, crispy bacon, shredded Swiss cheese, colorful vegetables, and tangy thousand island dressing creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. By following these tips and incorporating variations based on your preferences, you can create a delicious and satisfying chopped romaine salad that will impress your family and friends.

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