Anticiplate

Remember how I was complaining that it was TOO cold? Now, it is too HOT! Seattle needs to make up it’s mind.

I decided to make this recipe because one, it required no heating of a stove or oven. B., I have no air conditioning or refer back to reason number one. Three, I didn’t have to cook, just chop. And lastly, It is a light summer dish that doesn’t weigh you down. 

Erik, Cashew, and I just returned from a two-day backpacking trip to the coast with our friends Rob and Dane. After eating powdered eggs, Lipton Noodles, and my specialty trail mix, we were ready for something healthy, and refreshing. 

I first made my version of these lettuce wraps for a bridal luncheon for my Sister-in - law, Annalise. They are always delicious, and even better the next day. Erik and I eat about 2 or 3 lettuce cups per person. If there are any leftovers, you can make a Summer Chicken Salad Sandwich out of it!  

Servings 4

Prep time: 45 minutes

Cook time: 0 minutes

*Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis

1 purchased rottiserie chicken, shredded (about 2-3 cups)

1 c. roasted red and yellow bell peppers, patted dry, and chopped

1/2 c. red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 c. flat leaf parsley, chopped

1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted

1/4 c. capers, drained

1/2 c. of this vinaigrette, see recipe below

Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper

1 large head of butter lettuce, washed and leaves removed

1 piece of Parmigianno, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Toss the chicken, bell peppers, onion, parsley, almonds, and capers in a large bowl. Top with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. 

Arrange a large lettuce cup on a plate. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce cup. Drizzle more vinaigrette on the top and shave slices of parmigianno and serve. 

Vinaigrette: 

1 lime, juiced

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 splash orange juice

1 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard

1/2 tsp. curry powder 

1 tsp. honey

1/4 tsp. salt

Couple grinds of fresh black pepper

3 tbsp. olive oil

Combine all of the ingredients except the oil. Slowly whisk in the oil until blended.