Smoked Salmon Lettuce Wraps

Serves 4 as a snack | Prep time: 10 minutes | 

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 2 thinly sliced jalapeños, red or green
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 12 ounces nitrate-free smoked salmon fillets, broken into bite-size pieces
• Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves, for wrapping
• 2/3 cup whole fresh mint leaves
• 2/3 cup small whole fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cucumber lengthwise into thin ribbons. Place them in a large bowl with the shallots, jalapenos, lime juice, and tamari. Let marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.

Add the smoked salmon to the cucumber mixture and toss to blend. Scoop the mixture into lettuce leaves and top with mint and basil.

Source:  Haylie Pomroy