Raw lettuce cups

These lettuce cups are the perfect holiday appetizers for Christmas parties and other festive get-togethers. They are light, healthy and perfect for a summer Christmas and one you need to put on your ‘’must try’’ list.

INGREDIENTS

4 large romaine lettuce leaves
1 avocado, sliced
1 tomato, cut into small pieces
1 carrot, cut into thin strips
1 cucumber, cut into small pieces
¼ of a cup fresh coriander,
¼ of cup of red onions diced finely
1 small lime
Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

In a large bowl, add the carrot, cucumber, tomato, coriander, and onion. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the mixture and toss through.
Fill each lettuce leaf with 1/4 of the mixture, 1/4 sliced avocado with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with a fresh juice or smoothie on the side.

Fact: These lettuce cups aren’t just great for your taste buds, but they are also super healthy because it's bursting with carotenoids (thankyou carrot, cucumber, and tomatoes), vitamin C, E and has detoxifying properties (from the onions and coriander) to help eliminate toxins from the body. You're welcome.

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