Chopped Lettuce, Red Pepper and Cucumber Salad
A recipe by Marie Simmons

• 6 large romaine (or other types) lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried, halved lengthwise
• 1 cucumber, peeled and quartered lengthwise, seeds removed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, quartered, core and seeds removed, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Pinch of salt

1. Stack the lettuce leaves, cucumber and red pepper in bundles and cut across into 1/2 inch pieces. Continue to chop any larger pieces that may have escaped.

2. Combine salad in bowl with olive oil, vinegar and salt. Toss to blend. Serve at once.

Preparation time: 10 minutes * Serves: 4

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