Lettuce cup salad

 This picture was taken at a kids' competition...when u do find a good head of lettuce with firm leaves,there is no need for a container,the lettuce leaf will form the cup...but as this was made by little hands, for the first time,a bit of precaution was necessary ;))

PLT Salads for every day 

Salads,have fast become a meal,they are quick to make,have endless possibilities...so it's perfect for the creative cook and to top it all off...can be super healthy...a win win ,if you ask me :) !!!

1. Lettuce cups with cherry tomatoes,corn and olives in a honey mustard vinaigerette

Now,this recipe will always bring a smile to my face,it was conjured up in the kitchen with the youngest member of my family and consists of all things,the little one finds yummy ;)

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

Iceberg lettuce,washed ,soaked in cold water and pulled apart to form cups

Cherry tomatoes 20-25

Corn,boiled 2 cups/ if using tinned niblets,1 small tin

Black olives 4 Tbsp fulls(pitted and sliced)

Dressing-4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil(EVOO),honey 2 Tbsp,White wine vinegar 1 Tbsp,mustard 2/3 Tbsp,depending on taste,salt,pepper,chilli flakes to taste.

Method:-

Halve the cherry tomatoes

Mix in the drained olives and corn...set aside.

Beat with a small salad whisk or a fork,the EVOO,honey,mustard,vinegar until it forms an emulsion where you cannot see the oil floating...add the seasonings...mix in to the tomatoes,corn and olives...just before serving fill it in the lettuce cups,serve in individual bowls/small platters...

The little chef suggests rolling it up and taking a big bite :)...however if u prefer,the lettuce can also be torn up and tossed together to be served on one big platter !