California Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: California Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 4 small or 2 large limes); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 red grapefruits; 2 avocados; 1/2 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped; 1 serrano chile, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1 head Boston or butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried

Servings: persons

1/4 cup lime juice (from about 4 small or 2 large limes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 red grapefruits
2 avocados
1/2 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped
1 serrano chile, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 head Boston or butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried

1
In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Cut the grapefruits into segments: For each grapefruit, slice off the top and the bottom; set the grapefruit on one of the flat sides and cut off the peel and pith, following the curve of the flesh.
4
Working over a medium bowl, use a paring knife to carefully cut down the sides the segments, releasing them from the membranes and into the bowl.
5
Discard the membranes.
6
Halve and pit the avocadoes, then scoop out the flesh using a large spoon.
7
Dice into bite-size pieces and add the avocado to the bowl with the grapefruit segments.
8
Add the almonds, chile, cilantro, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the dressing, and toss gently.
9
Spoon the mixture into the lettuce leaves and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 4 small or 2 large limes), 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, California Lettuce Cups falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

California Lettuce Cups

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