FOXY FOODS
Southwestern Shrimp Dip in
Lettuce Bowl with Crudités
1 head Foxy* iceberg lettuce
1/2 pound cooked bay shrimp, rinsed and well drained
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup prepared salsa (medium heat)
1/2 cup canned niblet corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup dairy sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Vegetable crudités: celery sticks, broccoli and
cauliflower florets, carrot sticks, etc.
Crackers
1. Trim a 1-inch slice from core end of lettuce head. Stand lettuce head on
a flat surface. With a paring knife, cut out the center, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick
shell. Remove lettuce from the center; reserve for another use. Wrap lettuce
“bowl” in moist paper toweling and chill.
2. In a bowl, combine shrimp, bell pepper, salsa, corn, green onions, parsley,
mayonnaise, sour cream and lemon juice. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Place the lettuce bowl on a platter. Spoon dip into lettuce bowl. Arrange
crudités and crackers around lettuce bowl. Makes 12 servings.
* Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
TANIMURA & ANTLE
Romaine BBQ Teasers
1 cup diced cooked chicken (approximately one 8-ounce
boneless chicken breast)
1/2 cup diced sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3-4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
Salt
1 head Tanimura & Antle* romaine hearts
1. Combine chicken, cheese, onion and barbecue sauce in a small bowl;
season to taste with salt.
2. Remove large leaves from romaine heart; reserve for other uses.
Arrange inner leaves on a large platter and fill centers with chicken
mixture. Cut leaves in half crosswise, if necessary. Makes 4-6 servings.
Creative ideas: Try leftover rotisserie chicken or tuna salad in romaine
hearts for a convenient change of pace.
For vegetarian Mediterranean Teasers, combine 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon
dried basil (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil). Season to taste with
salt and pepper.
* Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.
