Best 12 Chopped Salad With Smoky Thousand Island Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures with this Chopped Salad with Smoky Thousand Island Dressing. This salad is a delightful medley of crisp romaine lettuce, refreshing cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and crumbled bacon, all tossed in a smoky and tangy Thousand Island dressing. The dressing is a perfect blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, and a hint of smokiness from liquid smoke. This salad is not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors but also incredibly delicious and satisfying. It's a perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or can be enjoyed as a light and refreshing main course.

This recipe features three different variations of the Chopped Salad to cater to diverse preferences. The Classic Chopped Salad is a timeless favorite, featuring all the essential ingredients mentioned above. The Chopped Salad with Avocado adds a creamy and nutritious element to the mix, making it even more satisfying. Lastly, the Chopped Salad with Grilled Shrimp elevates the salad with succulent and flavorful shrimp, turning it into a protein-packed and delectable meal.

Each variation is meticulously crafted to offer a unique taste experience, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or prefer something more adventurous, these Chopped Salads with Smoky Thousand Island Dressing are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMOKY THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING



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To be honest, I usually make this salad dressing with a quick scoop of this, a dollop of that and a squirt or shake of the other ingredients. But I carefully measured everything for the recipe here. -Betty McConoughey of Loves Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 14 tablespoons.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon hickory barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients; stir until well-blended. Store, uncovered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

SMOKY THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Thousand Island dressing was a take it or leave it option for me until I tried this smoky & spicy version. This is now my go to dressing for Reuben sandwiches and Chef Salads.

Provided by Susie D.

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 hard boiled egg
1/2 c mayonnaise
3 Tbsp milk
3 Tbsp chili sauce
2 Tbsp dill relish
1 Tbsp finely chopped red bell pepper
1 Tbsp finely chopped onion
2 tsp chipotle chilies in adobo, very finely minced
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Mash hard-boiled egg with fork in a small bowl into very small crumbly pieces.
  • 2. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients.
  • 3. Chill until serving.

1000 ISLAND DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons capers, finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Small pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a small serving bowl, whisking with a fork.
  • This dressing is delicious spooned over veggie burgers or served as a dip with crudites. I also love it drizzled over a festive vegetarian nut roast the next day in a sandwich. Any unused dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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.

TRISHA'S WEDGE SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons ketchup
Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Pepper
Chips and pretzels, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Wash the lettuce and remove any damaged or wilted outer leaves. Remove the lettuce core and discard. Cut the head into quarters and set it aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and the ketchup. Add the hot sauce and pepper to taste. Place a lettuce wedge on each serving plate. Drizzle with the dressing. Also serve dressing with chips and pretzels!

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.

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 5m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1 cup homemade or Hellmann's mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup
2 tablespoons finely chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickle
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the egg, mayonnaise, chili sauce, olives, 1 tablespoon pickle, the onion, parsley and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice in a mixing bowl and blend well. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add more chopped pickle and lemon juice as desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 594, UnsaturatedFat 52 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 62 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 845 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING MASTERED



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I love a rich dressing that works with anything from sauce for fish, corned beef for reubens, on salads, and with only small alterations for each. For fish, add a little more relish or horseradish. My family is old-school picky, and I finally figured out how to please them all.

Provided by emmysdad

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Thousand Island Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup chili sauce
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, egg, onion, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING



Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing image

We love using Thousand Island dressing for salads, dips and sandwiches. It can be made with chili sauce or ketchup, but I like chili sauce because it gives the dressing a little kick. Once you've tried this homemade recipe, you'll never go back to bottled. -Angelia Sukala, Williamsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until blended. Refrigerate two hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING



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This comforting homemade dressing is chock-full of tasty ingredients, including chopped onion, celery and hard-cooked eggs. It's a delightful topping for any crisp green salad. -Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
4-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Salad greens

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SMOKY THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Make and share this Smoky Thousand Island Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon hickory barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (use any brand that you like)

Steps:

  • Mix'em up.
  • Stick it in ye olde icee boxe for a bit to allow flavours to blend.
  • Store unused portion, refrigerated, in airtight container.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor in the dressing, use smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
  • If you don't have celery or radishes, you can substitute other crunchy vegetables like jicama or fennel.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a vegan version of the dressing, use vegan mayonnaise and yogurt.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This chopped salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish or main course. The smoky thousand island dressing adds a unique flavor that makes it stand out from the crowd. With its crunchy vegetables, creamy dressing, and smoky flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try today!

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