Pico De Lettuce

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Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, cleaned, dried and cut into chiffonade
  • 1 bunch watercress, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 small red onion, or half a medium-size one, peeled and sliced very thin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1. Put the lettuce into a medium-size nonreactive bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2. In a small nonreactive bowl, combine the other ingredients and whisk to emulsify. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  3. 3. Mix together the lettuce and the dressing and allow to sit, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Drain off some of the juice that will accumulate at the bottom of the bowl. Use on a sandwich.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

279 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 12.8g 5% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9704.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 228.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 109mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12% DV
Calcium 67.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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