Baked Turkey Patties, Crisp Lettuce Wraps and Cucumber and Tomato Relish

Ingredients

• 1 pcs iceberg lettuce (large, firm head)
• 2 cup ice cubes (for chilling)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the lettuce head

   • Remove any wilted or damaged outer leaves from the head of iceberg lettuce.
   • Place the lettuce core-side down on a cutting board.
   • Firmly strike the core against the board to loosen it.
   • Twist and pull the core out. It should come out in one piece.
2. 2

   Separate and wash the leaves

   • Hold the lettuce head under cool running water, allowing water to run into the cavity where the core was.
   • Gently separate the leaves with your fingers. The water pressure helps them come apart without tearing.
   • Carefully peel off about 12 large, cup-shaped leaves. Wash each leaf individually under cool water.
3. 3

   Crisp the lettuce cups

   • Fill a large bowl with cold water and add the ice cubes to create an ice bath.
   • Submerge the separated lettuce leaves in the ice bath for 5-10 minutes. This makes them extra crisp.
   • Remove the leaves from the ice bath and pat them thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner.
   • Stack the crisp lettuce cups with paper towels between them to absorb any remaining moisture and store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Ingredients

• 1 pcs english cucumber (large, finely diced)
• 2 pcs roma tomatoes (medium, deseeded and finely diced)
• 1 pcs red onion (small, finely diced)
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the vegetables

   • Wash the cucumber and tomatoes thoroughly.
   • Finely dice the English cucumber. There's no need to peel it.
   • Cut the Roma tomatoes in half, scoop out the seeds, and then finely dice them.
   • Peel and finely dice the red onion.
2. 2

   Make the dressing

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
3. 3

   Combine and chill

   • In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
   • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and add the chopped fresh dill.
   • Toss everything together gently until the vegetables are evenly coated.
   • For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. 4

   Serve

   • Give the relish a final stir and serve chilled as a topping or side dish.