Zesty Green Leaf Canapés
Canapé de Lechuga a la VinagretaTransport yourself to the elegant Lhardy restaurant in Madrid with these simple yet outstanding miniature lettuce sandwiches. Marinated in a delightful vinaigrette, these canapés are a delicious and refreshing addition to your tapas spread.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons Mayonnaise mayonesa
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- Pinch of sugar
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium head romaine lettuce green part only, shredded
- 12 very thin slices sandwich bread crust removed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, place the mayonnaise.
- Gradually whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk the ingredients until well blended.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded romaine lettuce with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Mix well to ensure the lettuce is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, spread the marinated lettuce mixture on 3 slices of bread and top with the remaining 3 slices.
- Gently press the sandwiches and cut each one on the diagonal twice, creating 4 triangles from each sandwich.
- Serve these Marinated Lettuce Canapés cold.
- If not serving immediately, you can wrap them loosely in a damp towel until ready to serve.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Enjoy these canapés as a delightful and refreshing tapa that captures the essence of the elegant Lhardy restaurant in Madrid.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 50 kcal