Rainbow Salad Lettuce Cups Recipes

RAINBOW VEGGIE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, chop head of lettuce.
• In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and diced red onion.
• To make the dressing, combine the red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and whisk together until the dressing is thick.
• Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
• Enjoy!

LOBSTER SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Fill a large steamer or pot with about 2 inches of water. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the water, then add the squeezed lemon halves and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Place the lobsters in the steamer basket or directly in the pot; cover and steam until the shells turn bright red, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the pot with tongs and rinse under cold water to cool slightly.
• Remove the meat from the lobster shells. Roughly chop the lobster meat into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the mayonnaise, juice of the remaining lemon, mustard and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add the lobster, celery and any mix-ins. Toss to combine and season with salt.
• Divide the lobster salad among the lettuce cups and sprinkle with the chives.

HEALTHY EVERYDAY RAINBOW SALAD

Steps:

• To make the salad dressing, blend all ingredients until smooth. If desired, add more water to adjust consistency. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• To assemble the salad, add everything to a bowl and top with the dressing.

CALIFORNIA LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper. Set aside.
• Cut the grapefruits into segments: For each grapefruit, slice off the top and the bottom; set the grapefruit on one of the flat sides and cut off the peel and pith, following the curve of the flesh. Working over a medium bowl, use a paring knife to carefully cut down the sides the segments, releasing them from the membranes and into the bowl. Discard the membranes.
• Halve and pit the avocadoes, then scoop out the flesh using a large spoon. Dice into bite-size pieces and add the avocado to the bowl with the grapefruit segments. Add the almonds, chile, cilantro, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the dressing, and toss gently. Spoon the mixture into the lettuce leaves and serve.

CURRIED CRAB SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder in a bowl. Stir in the crabmeat, cucumber, cilantro and diced chile. Add the scallions, reserving some of the dark green parts for topping. Season with salt.
• Divide among the lettuce cups. Top with the reserved scallion greens and the sliced chile. Serve with lime wedges.

TERIYAKI SALMON LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Cook the rice as the label directs. Whisk the vinegar and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves, then stir into the rice. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon in a single layer and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and add the teriyaki sauce; cook, spooning the sauce over the salmon, until cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
• Divide the rice among the lettuce cups. Top each with a piece of salmon, some sauce, the pickled ginger, scallions and nori.