Fresh & Healthy Iceberg Lettuce Recipes

From classic wedge salad to lettuce wraps and more, iceberg lettuce is having a moment. Granted, this type of lettuce doesn't pack as much of a nutritional punch as its darker green counterparts, but it's still a low-calorie, delicious way to eat more vegetables. Plus, it’s a great option for kids and picky eaters because of its mild taste and fresh crunch. Next taco night, try it in place of tortillas, and you’ll question why this versatile vegetable ever went out of style.
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Wedge Salad Skewers

Start to finish: 30 mins
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Salad on a stick is a fair food we can get behind. Threading salad ingredients onto a skewer makes for a fun presentation of this tasty salad. Be careful not to overcook the bacon as crispy bacon can be hard to skewer.

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Korean Beef Lettuce Rolls

Start to finish: 20 mins
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Crisp and crunchy lettuce rolls keep this delicious meal diabetic-friendly.

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Iceberg Wedges with Shrimp and Blue Cheese Dressing

Start to finish: 35 mins
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Wedges of crisp lettuce dressed up with grilled shrimp, crisp bacon, colorful tomatoes, sliced red onion and chunky blue cheese dressing-now that's a salad that satisfies!

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Taco Lettuce Wraps

Start to finish: 30 mins
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Don't limit yourself to lettuce for this low-carb, gluten-free taco lettuce wrap recipe--any fresh green sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling works.

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Vegetarian Taco Salad

Start to finish: 40 mins
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Nobody will miss the meat in this colorful, zesty vegetarian taco salad. The rice and bean mixture can be made ahead and the salad quickly assembled at mealtime. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

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Green Chile Bison Burger

Start to finish: 40 mins
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Take a trip to the Southwest with this juicy green-chile cheeseburger made with rich-tasting ground bison. You could make these with freshly roasted green chiles, but canned green chiles, which you can find near other Mexican food in most supermarkets, keep this recipe a snap to make when you're in a hurry. Serve with a sliced tomato salad.

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Chicken Burrito Bowls

Start to finish: 35 mins
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By leaving out the carb-heavy tortilla wrap, this chicken burrito bowl is made diabetic-friendly.

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Tex-Mex Bean Tostadas

Start to finish: 25 mins
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These vegetarian-friendly tostadas are quick-and-easy to prepare and a must have for your next gathering!

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Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

Start to finish: 10 mins
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We love the retro vibe of these egg salad lettuce wraps. Iceberg lettuce makes a perfect low-carb swap for bread to serve the egg salad.

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Chopped Cobb Salad

Start to finish: 10 mins
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This single-serving recipe for Cobb salad swaps chicken in for bacon, which makes it a great source of protein for lunch. If you prefer another salad dressing, feel free to use that instead of our honey-mustard vinaigrette.

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Lettuce Wraps with Spiced Pork

Start to finish: 45 mins
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Serve this quick stir-fry family-style: set out a bowl of stir-fried pork and the lettuce leaves and let people make their own wraps.

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