California Lettuce Wraps

Name: California Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ¼ cup lime juice (from 4 small or 2 large limes); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¬æ teaspoon kosher salt (divided); ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 avocados; 1 cup grapefruit segments (from 2 or 3 ruby red grapefruit (see Cook's Note)); ½ cup toasted almonds (roughly chopped); 1 serrano chile (roughly chopped); ½ cup cilantro leaves (roughly chopped); 1 head Boston or butter lettuce (leaves separated, washed, dried, and left whole)

These easy lettuce wraps are essentially no-cook (save for some toasted almonds) and taste like a sunny California day!

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup lime juice (from 4 small or 2 large limes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¬æ teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 avocados
1 cup grapefruit segments (from 2 or 3 ruby red grapefruit (see Cook's Note))
½ cup toasted almonds (roughly chopped)
1 serrano chile (roughly chopped)
½ cup cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
1 head Boston or butter lettuce (leaves separated, washed, dried, and left whole)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Set the dressing aside.
Halve each avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh from the halves with a large spoon and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Combine the avocado with the grapefruit, almonds, chile, and cilantro leaves. Toss gently with the dressing and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Spoon the mixture into the lettuce leaves and serve.