Vegan Salad: Lettuce Boats

What you’ll need:

  • Romaine Lettuce Leaves – Firm (8)
  • English Cucumber – Diced (1/2)
  • Cherry/Grape Tomatoes – Quartered (1/2 container)
  • Red or Yellow Bell Pepper – Diced (1/2)
  • Red Onion – Diced (3-4 slices)
  • Mango – Peeled & Diced (1)
  • Fresh Mint or Cilantro – Chopped (1/8-1/4 cup)
  • Lime Juice (2 tbs.)
  • Avocado – Diced (1)
  • Dried Figs – Chopped (8)
  • Walnuts – Chopped (optional)
  • Salsa (optional)

Place lettuce leaves onto a serving tray, open side up. Mix cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, mangos, mint, and lime juice in a bowl. Disburse mixture evenly into lettuce boats. Add  avocado and figs. Try a sprinkle of walnuts and/or a dollop of your favorite salsa on top.

Refrigerate any unused portion.

Note: Leftovers can be chopped into a salad and/or used in a wrap.