The tang is courtesy of the lemon and sesame oil vinaigrette in this salad made from a slaw of shredded green cabbage and carrots, diced red onion and mango, chopped raw almonds and sesame seeds served on a bed
of romaine lettuce leaves along with baked tofu slices.
Instead of using bread, I served it on top
of romaine lettuce leaves for a lunch last weekend, and my family loved it (they also said this was the best chicken salad they have had in so long).
Not exact matches
There's no one formula for what constitutes a packaged spring mix, but it's usually a mix
of baby
romaine, oak
leaf lettuces, and some other random
leaves.
You can use curly green
leaf, or red
leaf lettuce, or a combination
of the two, but don't substitute
Romaine, or Iceberg
lettuce.
In a blender add the chopped tomatillos, poblanos, serranos, onion, garlic, epazote
leaves, parsley
leaves,
romaine lettuce, power baby greens, toasted anise seeds, toasted cumin, peppercorns, salt, 1 to 1 1/2 cups
of chicken stock and a drizzle
of extra virgin olive oil, and blend well for about 3 - 4 minutes until pureed.
The original recipe called for a pound
of fennel, but I switched it up by adding sliced celery and fresh salad mix (any
lettuce will do but I used an Italian
Romaine, green
leaf and cabbage mix).
For garnishes you'll need a large
leaf of Romaine lettuce, diced grape tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Changes I would make: None are necessary but like I mentioned, I might sub out some
of the cabbage for
romaine or
leaf lettuce for my husband's sake.
1 cup red grapes 2 teaspoons chia seeds, soaked for about 10 minutes 2 bananas 1 head
romaine lettuce or other green
leaves 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 4 to 5 ounces
of filtered water
Tear off
leaves of romaine lettuce, and wash.
I didn't have
romaine lettuce on hand, so I took a head
of red
leaf lettuce, washed & dried it and tore it into bite - sized pieces.
Now for the
romaine lettuce... the morning before serving the salad, I cut off the end
of the head
of romaine and thoroughly washed the
leaves.
Grab your prepared coconut wrap and place your
romaine lettuce leaf on it and put a layer
of shredded crab on top
of that.
I used a mix
of romaine and red
leaf lettuce, and added in sauerkraut and radishes in addition to the recipe.
5 ripe persimmons, sliced (with seeds and stem removed) 5
leaves romaine lettuce 2 cups orange juice 1/4 bunch
of mint
Try adding other greens like the
leaves of kale, Swiss chard or
romaine lettuce.
Instead
of using bread or buns (which are overly processed), I eat these veggie burger patties as seen below, or halved, in
romaine lettuce leaves (making a «burger boat»).
Seperate the
leaves from a head
of romaine lettuce, pile them from largest in the bottom to smallest on top, tightly roll the
leaves together like a cigar, cut it right down the middle and start chopping in 1/2 inch cuts, wash the cut
lettuce, pat dry and add to a shallow salad bowl
Cool Summer Salad (Semi-Raw) Ingredients: 3 cups spinach
leaves, shredded 1 cup
Romaine lettuce, shredded 1/2 cup shredded organic carrots 2 zucchini, shredded 1 cup
of alfalfa sprouts 1 cup
of broccoli florets 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper 1 cup red cabbage (chopped) 2 hard - boiled omega - 3 eggs (sliced) 2 ounces shredded organic cheese Dressing Blend together 2 organic tomatoes, one peeled and pitted avocado, 1 celery stalk, and 2 carrots, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, and a dash
of Herbamare.
INGREDIENTS 2 cups
of filtered water or almond milk 2 large handfuls
of baby spinach 6
leaves of romaine lettuce, chopped 6 tablespoons
of hemp seed (for protein) OR 2 servings high - quality, organic protein powder
of choice 2 tablespoons almond butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract a pinch
of sea salt (optional) 1 banana, frozen or 1 1/2 cups frozen peaches 1/2 cup
of ice (optional)
Lettuce is a good source of fiber, vitamin k and vitamin A. Romaine lettuce has darker green leaves and the deeper the color, the better the nut
Lettuce is a good source
of fiber, vitamin k and vitamin A.
Romaine lettuce has darker green leaves and the deeper the color, the better the nut
lettuce has darker green
leaves and the deeper the color, the better the nutrition.
1 green apple 1 cucumber 1 lemon (peel first before feeding it through your juicer) Handful
of kale Handful
of spinach Handful
of flat
leaf parsley 2 stalks
of celery 1/4 fennel bulb 1/3 head
of romaine lettuce Small piece
of ginger
If you want to serve them in a style more similar to traditional fajitas, try swapping out
romaine lettuce leaves in place
of tortillas to keep the calories low.
2 fresh tomatoes 1 red or yellow bell pepper 2 packages
romaine lettuce hearts 1 8oz package / bag baby spinach
leaves (6 cups or more) 2 hass avocados 1 bunch
of celery 2 heads cauliflower (or 6 cups total frozen florets) 1 large spaghetti squash 1 small head raddichio 1 bunch fresh basil
You can use the
romaine leaves for a formal kind
of presentation, or a more rustic look by pouring about a fourth
of a cup
of the dressing over a wedge
of iceberg
lettuce and sprinkle the croutons around.
6 cups fresh, washed salad greens or 4 good handfuls (I used an assortment
of butter
lettuce, red
leaf lettuce and
romaine, friseé and baby spinach would also be lovely)
Arrange 16 small crunchy inner
leaves of butter
lettuce,
romaine, or endive on a large platter.
4 heads
of Little Gem
lettuce,
leaves separated, or 1 head
of romaine,
leaves separated, cut in half crosswise
3/4 pound tomatillos, husked and washed 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup pepitas 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 4 whole cloves 3 - inch piece
of canela 2 jalapeno chiles (or more), stemmed, seeded, and chopped 1 poblano chile, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped 1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup cilantro
leaves, washed and dried 3
romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
1/2 whole wheat baguette cut on a diagonal into 1/4 - to 1 / 2 - inch - thick slices 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2
Romaine lettuce hearts, trimmed and
leaves separated One 14 - ounce can hearts
of palm, drained, rinsed, and thinly sliced crosswise 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast 1/2 cup sliced or slivered, unroasted almonds
Romaine Boats: A few romaine hearts (Boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves can also be used) 1 - 1 1/2 avocados, seeded, peeled and cut into cubes 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, cut into halves or pieces A few microgreens Edible flowers if available quick red onion pickles (or any pickles of
Romaine Boats: A few
romaine hearts (Boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves can also be used) 1 - 1 1/2 avocados, seeded, peeled and cut into cubes 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, cut into halves or pieces A few microgreens Edible flowers if available quick red onion pickles (or any pickles of
romaine hearts (Boston bibb or butter
lettuce leaves can also be used) 1 - 1 1/2 avocados, seeded, peeled and cut into cubes 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, cut into halves or pieces A few microgreens Edible flowers if available quick red onion pickles (or any pickles
of choice)
I like to use escarole, which is available throughout the winter, but you could substitute any type or mixture
of dark leafy greens: chard, spinach,
romaine, arugula, or even
leaf lettuce.
Sometimes we eat it on an Ezekiel sprouted grain tortilla with a few spinach
leaves, in a nori wrap, as a dip with dehydrated crackers or raw vegetables or my favorite way with hearts
of romaine lettuce.
Once you're ready to enjoy your lunch, simply assemble with a
lettuce leaf (you can use Boston, Bib, Green
Leaf, or even
Romaine), add a couple slices
of chicken, top with the salsa, and then wrap!
To assemble the
lettuce wraps, place 3 meatballs on a
leaf of romaine.
If munching on a salad before bedtime isn't appealing, you can brew
lettuce tea by pouring very hot water over
romaine leaves, then letting them steep for ten minutes before adding a touch
of honey for sweet flavor.
(Time: 20 minutes) All you need are taco shells, a cup or two
of chopped
lettuce (choose
romaine or red
leaf over iceberg), a coarsely chopped tomato, canned black beans, a jar
of mild salsa, and grated Monterey Jack cheese.
My kids both like to eat a huge
leaf of romaine lettuce, plain, with their hands.
In this video, we add vitamin C - packed bell peppers and a drizzle
of balsamic vinaigrette to grilled sirloin steak, then wrap it all up in a
romaine lettuce leaf.
Instead
of opting for bread, buns, or a tortilla, choose whole
leaves of romaine lettuce, kale, or collard greens to wrap sandwiches and burgers.
Stuff it into a hollowed - out pepper, place it in
lettuce leaves, or spread it on top
of fresh
romaine or arugula, as I've done here.
Try add - ons like thinly sliced onions, sliced ripe tomatoes, and fresh
romaine lettuce leaves, all
of which add extra nutrients, too.
Health experts often recommend shunning it in favor
of darker greens like spinach or
romaine lettuce, which contain higher amounts
of fiber and nutrients such as folate and vitamin K. It's a different story when it comes to water content, though: Crispy iceberg has the highest
of any
lettuce, followed by butterhead, green
leaf, and
romaine varieties.
-5-6 clean and dry
romaine lettuce leaves -1 cup
of shredded chicken (cooked)-1 avocado -1 / 2 lemon or lime -1 tomato (or 1/2 cup
of cherry tomatoes)-2 tbsp chopped onion -1 / diced jalapeno pepper - Salt, pepper and garlic powder, to taste
All you need is a can
of chicken, non-fat plain Greek yogurt / mayo / mustard [whichever you prefer] McCormick's Perfect Pinch: Rotisserie Chicken seasoning and
romaine lettuce leaves.
Here's how to make it: In a juicer, combine 2 - 4
leaves of kale, 2 - 4
leaves of romaine lettuce, 1 inch ginger root, half a lemon (with the seeds removed), one apple (cored), and a clove
of garlic (optional for cleansing and boosting immune system).
To make a Simple Salad, get a head
of Boston
lettuce (also called butter or Bibb),
romaine lettuce, or one
of the red or green
leaf lettuces.
You can pre-wash a mix
of lettuce types, so you might get a head
of Boston
lettuce, a head
of romaine lettuce and a head
of green
leaf lettuce.
My wife usually makes me a salad for lunch, and it often consists
of romaine lettuce or spinach
leaves, sun - dried tomatoes, avocado, garlic - stuffed olives, sliced almonds, red onions, tomato slices, balsemic vinaigrette, dried cranberries and tempeh (we're vegan).
● Head
of red
leaf lettuce, or any bibb or
romaine lettuce of choice ● 1/3 cup.