High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Basil-Parsley Romaine Lettuce Cups with Carrot
These bright, herb-packed lettuce cups are the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with almost no effort. Finely diced carrot gets tossed with generous handfuls of fresh basil and flat-leaf parsley, then dressed in a simple apple cider vinegar and olive oil vinaigrette sweetened with just a touch of raw honey. That honey swap is the key move here — it keeps things naturally sweet without reaching for any processed sweeteners that so often sneak into store-bought dressings and sauces. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which means you can feel genuinely good about what you're serving. The romaine leaves act as crisp, edible scoops that add a satisfying crunch to every bite, and a scatter of torn fresh mint on top takes the flavor somewhere unexpectedly refreshing. Serve these at a gathering and watch them disappear fast — they're light enough to feel virtuous but flavorful enough that nobody will miss anything.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 8–10 large romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, and sea salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced carrot, sliced basil, and chopped parsley. Pour the dressing over the filling and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
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