Chopped Romaine Salad with Thousand Island Dressing

Crisp, colorful, and undeniably satisfying, this Chopped Romaine Salad with Thousand Island Dressing is a quick and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, shredded carrot, and tangy red onion, this vibrant salad is topped with slices of perfectly boiled eggs for added protein. The real star, however, is the homemade Thousand Island dressing—an irresistible blend of creamy mayonnaise, zesty ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and a hint of vinegar for balance. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy. Whether served as a light lunch, a starter, or a hearty side dish, it’s a sure crowd-pleaser that delivers both flavor and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel and dice the cucumber. Add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel the carrot and shred it using a box grater. Add the shredded carrot to the bowl.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.

Step 7

Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs, then arrange the slices over the top of the salad.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. This is your Thousand Island dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side in a small bowl.

Step 10

Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients if desired, or serve with the dressing on top for an elegant presentation. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2008.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1396.1

Total Fat 98.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 528.6mg	0%
Sodium 2504.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 42.8g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 569.5mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 3382.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 29.9%