I hate to throw it out...I have leftover salad; red peppers, romaine, cucs, shrooms, etc. Lettuce

[barb_b]

is a lil tired. No dressing.... I hate to throw it out! I have been eating it and enjoying it all week, but still have so much.

Any creative ideas? Unfortunately, I think it will go in the garbage, but wanted to reach out to you in the event I am missing something!

TIA,

Barb

 

[marilynfl]

Barb, I haven't tried it, but a lettuce smoothie is touted in raw food books

Ususally with an avocado, banana or apple to smooth it out.

The peppers and mushrooms can be sauteed and frozen for later use.

The cuc's...eat or toss. I've never been able to save them.

 

[dawn_mo]

Gazpacho perhaps?

Puree it all, add it to some plain yogurt for a dip. I made a yogurt dip yesterday, and I am going to make some Southwester Hummous (sp?) and will be making some homemade pita strips to serve with them.
Puree it and add it to a soup base. Chop it up finely and add to soup. Chop it all up and freeze so you can add to soups later. Chop it up and use it in wraps or pitas. Good luck, I hate to waste things like that, but if worse comes to worse, a compost pile?

 

[aajay]

Chop it up and add some onion and cook it in broth for soup. I'd add a can of cooked beans for body.

 

[marsha-tbay]

I've done that. 2-3 fruits, maybe some protein powder, you'd never know the veggies are there

 

[meryl]

Chop it all up, and throw into a heated pita. Add some chickpeas. Top with a yogurt or tahini sauce.

 

[pat-nocal]

great idea, that's what I'd do too.

 

[barb_b]

Tx much....Will now be searching further into the fridge drawer to see what I uncover! Wish me luck!

 

[dawnnys]

Or just a simple wrap using deli or leftover chicken, turkey, ham, etc.

 

[dawnnys]

Or pick the lettuce out and use the rest to put in a healthy omelet?

 

[meryl]

Good idea - Or can make a chef's salad with the deli meat, plus some cheese, hard boiled eggs, etc.

 

[traca]

Make soup with it. Pureed, no one will know the difference.