Herbed Pea Salad in Lettuce Cups

Small butter lettuce leaves are used as edible mini serving bowls for a delicate salad of spring peas and fresh herbs. Recipe from Gisele Perez, Small Pleasures Catering, Los Angeles.

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Small butter lettuce leaves are used as edible mini serving bowls for a delicate salad of spring peas and fresh herbs. Recipe from Gisele Perez, Small Pleasures Catering, Los Angeles.

Servings
30

Ingredients

Creamy lemon vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup soy mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. lemon zest
  • 1 Tbs. minced shallots, optional
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup canola oil

Lettuce cups

  • 6 Tbs. slivered almonds
  • 2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 30 small inner leaves of butter lettuce, 2 to 3 inches wide each (about 3 heads lettuce)

Preparation

1. To make Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients except oil in medium bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

2. To make Lettuce Cups: Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread almonds on baking sheet and toast 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden.

3. Toss peas, dill, and toasted almonds with 9 Tbs. vinaigrette in small bowl.

4. Place large spoonful of pea salad in center of each butter lettuce leaf or “cup.” Drizzle each cup with 1 tsp. vinaigrette. Set on serving tray and serve immediately, or cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 69
  • Carbohydrate Content 2 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 6 g
  • Fiber Content 1 g
  • Protein Content 1 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
  • Sodium Content 29 mg
  • Sugar Content 1 g