When you're looking for a light and refreshing meal that's packed with flavor, a chopped salad in lettuce cups is a great option. This dish is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. Lettuce cups add a fun and unique twist to this classic salad, making it a memorable and delicious dish.
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INDIVIDUAL LETTUCE CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove the lettuce leaves from the head and using scissors cut each leaf into round shaped cups. Add to a bowl of iced water and refrigerate until needed. In a large bowl add all the remaining ingredients, except the chives, and mix well.
- Remove lettuce cups from the water and pat dry with paper towels. Fill the cups with the fruit and vegetable mixture and transfer to serving plates. Garnish the salads with chopped chives and serve.
- Cook's Note: Add lobster and crabmeat, if desired.
CHOPPED SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS
Now, I can make many different versions of salads to put into these lettuce cups. From ... Cobb, Mediterranean, chopped, traditional, lettuce tomato, onion ... or you can make a all vegetable salad, a Mexican black bean and corn salad, fruit salad, chicken, shrimp or crab salad. The method is the same. But I love serving these at dinner parties. My last one I served a version of a caesar salad and put them in lettuce cups and served at a dinner party. They were a big hit. So, my favorite is a simple chopped salad, I love the traditional version for this.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 Lettuce Cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Dressing -- Add all the ingredients and mix well. Just set to the side.
- Salad -- In a large bowl add all the ingredients and toss well. Now remember -- you can add anything, these are just my favorites. Make IT YOUR salad. I just like to chop well so it is easy to fit into the lettuce leaves.
- Toss and Fill -- I just like to toss the chopped salad with a little of the dressing, not too heavy and then fill into the lettuce leaves. My favorite is radicchio or bibb, but you can use any type of leaf you want. You can also secure the leaf with a tooth pic too which is fun and then serve small cups of extra dressing on the side.
- Now if you are a buttermilk type dressing by all means, or a balsamic dressing. You can really use your favorites here. It is more the method and the technique which just makes it really fun to serve at parties. Just have fun with them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.1, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 29.8, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.3
ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 48m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, and capers in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Season the chicken salad with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Arrange 1 large lettuce cup and 1 small lettuce cup on each plate, overlapping slightly. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce cups. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the salads. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
- Do-Ahead Tip: The chicken salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Just before serving, spoon the salad into the lettuce cups.
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup olive oil
- Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually add the oil and blend until emulsified.
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups
TOMATO AND BACON SALAD IN BIBB LETTUCE CUPS
Categories Leafy Green Tomato Appetizer Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Basil Bacon Summer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl toss together tomatoes, bacon , onion, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with shredded basil.
- Serve lettuce cups on a platter garnished with basil sprigs.
VEGGIE SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS
Radishes, carrots and cucumber give this appealing side dish plenty of crunch, and the balsamic-honey mustard dressing has just the right amount of tartness. Field editor Amy Short of Lesage, West Virginia shared the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, carrots and radishes. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, thyme, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. , Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. , For each serving, shape two lettuce leaves into a cup; fill with vegetable mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BBLT CHOPPED SALAD
My original BLT chopped salad recipe called for lettuce. One day I didn't have any, so I substituted spinach. I ended up making some more healthy adjustments to the dish, and the rest is history! -Cindy VanBeek, Randolph, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, mix Miracle Whip, vinegar and sugar until blended. Just before serving, spoon dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
CRAB LOUIE SALAD LETTUCE CUPS
This take on the retro classic is a fun way to start a holiday dinner party. The recipe makes more Louie dressing than you think you might need-but that's a good thing.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Appetizer Christmas Salad Crab Avocado Capers Horseradish Lettuce Tomato New Year's Eve Christmas Eve
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk scallions, mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss crabmeat and 1/2 cup dressing in a medium bowl.
- Divide lettuce leaves among plates (2-3 leaves on each). Divide crab mixture, avocado, and tomatoes among cups. Drizzle dressing over, then top with capers and parsley. Serve with additional dressing alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
TOMATO AND BACON SALAD IN BIBB LETTUCE CUPS
This is a simple, tasty salad or appetizer with a nice presentation. You can also use endive instead of the Bibb lettuce. From Gourmet, this will make 24 appetizers.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl toss together tomatoes, bacon, onion, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and sprinkle with shredded basil.
- Serve lettuce cups on a platter garnished with basil sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- Choose the right lettuce. Boston, butterhead, or romaine lettuce are all good choices for lettuce cups. They are sturdy enough to hold the filling without getting soggy.
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly. This will help to remove any dirt or bacteria. You can wash the lettuce in a colander under cold running water, or you can soak it in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes.
- Dry the lettuce thoroughly. This will help to prevent the filling from getting watery. You can dry the lettuce by patting it with a paper towel or by spinning it in a salad spinner.
- Use a variety of fillings. Chopped salad lettuce cups are a great way to use up leftover vegetables, beans, and grains. You can also add cooked meat or tofu to the filling.
- Get creative with the dressing. You can use a store-bought dressing or make your own. There are endless possibilities, so experiment until you find a dressing that you love.
Conclusion:
Chopped salad lettuce cups are a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of this dish. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chopped salad lettuce cups a try.
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