Brighten up your table with this Splendid Lettuce Salad with Thousand Island Dressing—a refreshing medley of crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy red onion, topped with rich hard-boiled eggs and savory bacon crumbles. The star of this recipe is the homemade Thousand Island dressing, a creamy blend of mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, and a splash of vinegar, perfectly seasoned for a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal for busy weeknights or as a showstopper side for gatherings. Serve it layered for an elegant presentation or toss it for a casual and flavorful bite with every forkful. This quick and easy salad recipe is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious!
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the cucumber. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad.
Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs into quarters, then add them on top of the salad.
Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and sprinkle on top of the salad.
In a separate mixing bowl, prepare the Thousand Island dressing by combining the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed.
Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the salad right before serving or serve it on the side for individual preference.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients or leave the salad layered for a stunning presentation.
Calories |
2257 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 195.3 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 2923 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2276 mg | 48% | |
*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.