35 Lettuce Recipes You Can Get Excited About

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35 Lettuce Recipes You Can Get Excited About2/35 Tuna Nicoise Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps the dish come together fast. —Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 327 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat,

It’s so versatile; you can turn it into a wrap or casserole

1 starch. 3/35 Warm Rice & Pintos Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Warm Rice & Pintos Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It’s so versatile; you can turn it into a wrap or casserole. —Natalie Van Apeldoorn, Vancouver, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 331 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2

starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 4/35 Mexican Layered Salad 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Layered Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It’s a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 371 calories, 35g fat (6g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 5/35 Strawberry Poppy

My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table

Seed Salad 99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 110 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 6/35 Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps Test

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn’t take long for them to disappear.—Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 69 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 7/35 BLT Wraps 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved BLT Wraps Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My

These days, we love to bring them to picnics and days in the park

mom and I used to make these easy wrap-ups for summer days at the lake with our entire family. These days, we love to bring them to picnics and days in the park. —Jonnah Burks, Brighton, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 409 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 8/35 Tropical Layered Chicken Salad Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a fresh and delicious recipe that is a big hit whenever I take it to a

potluck—it’s always the first to go!

potluck—it’s always the first to go! —Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 483 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 7g fiber), 33g protein. 9/35 Turkey Salad on Wheat Bread 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Salad on Wheat Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When one of my favorite lunch spots closed, this recipe let me hold on to more than just good memories. The peas, bacon and cheese are such a fun and

springy combo

springy combo. I make big batches of the salad for parties—turns out I’m not the only fan! —Merrijane Rice, Kaysville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 425 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 10/35 Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My go-to meal after an evening run is this satisfying turkey wrap with jicama, a potato-like root veggie used in Mexican cooking. —Christie Arp, Blue Ridge, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3 wraps: 212

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable

calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 11/35 Nectarine Arugula Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a summer salad that brightens any supper. The homemade dressing with a hint of berries is perfect with arugula, nectarines and blue cheese. —Christine Laba, Arlington, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 101 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate

(7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

(7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 12/35 Harvest Salad with Lime-Curry Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings (1-1/3 cups each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this salad recipe to help me impress my new husband who loves citrus. We serve the dressing over greens we harvest from our garden—the lime and curry make a fantastic pairing. —Rachel Muilenburg, Prineville, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 162 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber),

2g protein

2g protein. 13/35 14/35 Caesar Salad in Peppered Parmesan Bowls 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caesar Salad in Peppered Parmesan Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Edible salad bowls look impressive but are a cinch to make. It can be your little secret! —Melissa Wilkes, St. Augustine, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 138 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 15/35 Mediterranean Romaine Salad Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad is my standard—I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up this easy salad anytime. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 196 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 16/35 Chicken Tostada Salad 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If I don’t have any tostada shells on hand for this speedy salad, I just

heat taco shells, break them in half and lay them flat on the plates

heat taco shells, break them in half and lay them flat on the plates. It works just as well. Great Southwest flavor! —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 tostada: 322 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1364mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 17/35 Strawberry-Chicken Pasta Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry-Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I figured out how to re-create this restaurant dish at home, my family was so excited. For a

different spin, use raspberries or peaches instead of strawberries

different spin, use raspberries or peaches instead of strawberries. —Jane Ozment, Purcell, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 450 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 39g protein. 18/35 Tuna and White Bean Lettuce Wraps 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuna and White Bean Lettuce Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fabulous way to dress up ordinary tuna salad. This easy recipe makes a quick dinner or lunch at the office, and it’s good for

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch

you. —Heather Senger, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 wraps: 279 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 7g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch. 19/35 Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This meatless version of your favorite restaurant salad packs 13 grams of protein per serving and is bursting with juicy flavor. It’s a brilliant choice for lunch or a

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