Best 5 Veggie Salad In Lettuce Cups Recipes

If you are looking for a light and healthy meal that is packed with flavor and nutrients, veggie salad in lettuce cups is a great choice. This delicious dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Lettuce cups are a fun and creative way to serve a healthy salad, and they add a crunchy texture to the dish. With a variety of vegetables, herbs, and dressings to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are a vegetarian or meat-eater, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

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

VEGGIE SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

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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

Ingredients

1 large cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
2 small carrots, shredded
12 radishes, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 Boston lettuce leaves

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

CHOPPED SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

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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

Ingredients

8 lettuce leaves (you can use radicchio, bibb, boston, or anything you like)
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 plum tomatoes, diced (slightly seeded)
2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1/4 cup chopped bacon
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 cup cucumber, diced (skin on)
1/4 sup sliced black olives
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
salt
pepper

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

GREEK VEGGIE SALAD II

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My new favorite salad, thrown together by me and my sister, Beth.

Provided by Lauren Brown

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large cucumber, chopped
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 (5 ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
½ (10 ounce) package baby greens
½ (10 ounce) package romaine lettuce leaves
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ½ cups red wine vinegar

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix the cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, red onion, baby greens, and romaine. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, mustard, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Pour dressing over the vegetables, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 467.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

LAYERED VEGETABLE SALAD

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A layered vegetable salad with lettuce, onion, celery, red bell peppers, peas, salad dressing, sugar, cucumbers, shredded cheese and bacon. Cooking time only counts for frying up the bacon. This is a family favorite recipe!

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1/3-1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (Can substitute using green, orange or yellow peppers)
1 (9 ounce) bag frozen peas, thawed by running under hot water, then blotted with paper toweling
1 -1 1/4 cup salad dressing
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced (blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture)
1 (8 ounce) package shredded medium cheddar or 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large bowl, layer salad with vegetables and ingredients in order given.
Chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.
This salad is best eaten, shortly after being made.
Serves 8.
Note: Sometimes I substitute 1-(8 oz.) can of well drained bamboo shoots for the sliced cucumbers. Just be sure to blot the bamboo shoots with paper toweling before placing them on the salad.

SIMPLE LETTUCE SALAD

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MY Mother often fixed this salad when I was a child. I grew up on a farm and most of our food came right from the garden. We especially liked this in the spring, when early leaf lettuce appeared. After a long winter of cooked vegetables, this was a real treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, egg and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

Choose fresh and crisp lettuce cups: Look for lettuce cups that are firm and have a vibrant green color. Avoid any wilted or bruised leaves.
Use a variety of fillings: Don't be afraid to mix and match different fillings to create unique and flavorful veggie salads. Some popular options include grilled vegetables, roasted vegetables, quinoa, beans, lentils, and nuts.
Add a dressing or sauce: A flavorful dressing or sauce can really elevate your veggie salad. Try using a simple vinaigrette, a creamy avocado dressing, or a tangy yogurt-based sauce.
Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs can add a pop of flavor and color to your veggie salad. Some popular options include basil, cilantro, parsley, and mint.
Serve immediately: Veggie salad is best served immediately after it is made. This will help to prevent the lettuce cups from wilting and the fillings from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Veggie salad in lettuce cups is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light snack. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a variety of fillings and dressings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating unique and flavorful veggie salads. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing meal, give veggie salad in lettuce cups a try. You won't be disappointed!