Party Salad Boats
Brighten up your next gathering with these vibrant and refreshing Party Salad Boats! Crisp romaine lettuce leaves serve as edible "boats," perfectly cradling a colorful medley of fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and zesty red bell pepper. Tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing, this no-cook appetizer is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it both a healthy and eye-catching addition to any party spread. Ready in just 20 minutes, these hand-held salad bites are naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and ideal for outdoor picnics, potlucks, or even as a light appetizer. Serve them slightly chilled for a cool, refreshing snack that guests will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.75 cup Sweet corn kernels (cooked)
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves, ensuring they remain crisp. Set them aside on a platter.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the cucumber, avocado, and red bell pepper into small bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh cilantro. Add both to the bowl along with the sweet corn kernels.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are well combined.
Spoon the salad mixture evenly onto each romaine lettuce leaf to create the salad boats.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
62 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 85 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
