There is a pizza place down the street from my house that consistently draws in new customers with a big red siren atop its roof. They offer something different than other pizza joints in town. Instead of traditional pizza crust, this spot serves its pies up on boats of crispy lettuce. These lettuce-crust pizzas, or lettuce wraps as people often call them, are light, refreshing, and come with a variety of unique topping combinations. It's a culinary experiment waiting to happen in your kitchen, turning your favorite flavors into a lettuce-based antipasto tray. If you are ready to begin your lettuce wrap creation journey, here are some ideas to get you started.
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ANTIPASTO SUMMER LETTUCE WRAPS
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mozzarella, salami, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, roasted red pepper and pepperoncini. Toss the salad mixture with the Red Wine Vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Let this marinate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the lettuce cups alongside the antipasto salad. Be sure to use a slotted spoon when serving to drain off any excess marinade, so the lettuce doesn't get soggy.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey and mustard. Once combined, slowly add olive oil in steady stream while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.;
MARGHERITA® PEPPERONI ANTIPASTO LETTUCE WRAPS
Put an Italian spin on this traditional Asian dish with bibb lettuce filled with fresh antipasto made from Margherita® Pepperoni, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, capers and your favorite Italian cheese.
Provided by Margherita Meats
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Margherita® Meats
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a medium bowl; mix well. (Mixture may be prepared up to 4 hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Just before serving, spoon antipasto mixture into lettuce leaves; roll up. Or, arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter with the bowl of antipasto mixture and let guests make their own wraps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 536.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SUMMER LETTUCE WRAPS WITH SOPRESSATA, MOZZARELLA AND OLIVES
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mozzarella, sopressata, cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red pepper and pepperoncini. Toss the salad mixture with the Red Wine Vinaigrette.
- Season with salt and pepper. Let this marinate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the lettuce cups alongside the antipasto salad. Be sure to use a slotted spoon when serving to drain off any excess marinade, so the lettuce doesn't get soggy.
- For the vinaigrette: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey and mustard. Once combined, slowly add olive oil in steady stream while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
MARGHERITA® PEPPERONI ANTIPASTO LETTUCE WRAPS
Put an Italian spin on this traditional Asian dish with bibb lettuce filled with fresh antipasto made from Margherita® Pepperoni, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, capers and your favorite Italian cheese.
Provided by Margherita Meats
Categories Margherita® Meats
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a medium bowl; mix well. (Mixture may be prepared up to 4 hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Just before serving, spoon antipasto mixture into lettuce leaves; roll up. Or, arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter with the bowl of antipasto mixture and let guests make their own wraps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 536.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
MARGHERITA® PEPPERONI ANTIPASTO LETTUCE WRAPS
Put an Italian spin on this traditional Asian dish with bibb lettuce filled with fresh antipasto made from Margherita® Pepperoni, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, capers and your favorite Italian cheese.
Provided by Margherita Meats
Categories Margherita® Meats
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a medium bowl; mix well. (Mixture may be prepared up to 4 hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Just before serving, spoon antipasto mixture into lettuce leaves; roll up. Or, arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter with the bowl of antipasto mixture and let guests make their own wraps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 536.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients in advance. This will save you time when you're assembling the lettuce wraps.
- Use a variety of lettuces. This will add texture and flavor to the wraps.
- Don't overstuff the lettuce wraps. You want to be able to eat them easily.
- Serve the lettuce wraps with your favorite dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or Thousand Island dressing are all good options.
Conclusion:
Margherita, pepperoni, and antipasto lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy appetizer or lunch option. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can make these lettuce wraps even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these lettuce wraps a try.
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