Hearts of Romaine and Vinaigrette

This really isn’t a recipe, more of an idea that I just had to share. When I was home sick last week I had the TV on in the background as I was falling asleep. The Today Show was on and they had a guest who was giving ideas for healthy snacks. This little snack caught my attention and I haven’t been able to get it off my mind. This morning while I was getting ready for work I decided to take this snack to work and try it out.

What makes this snack amazing? Well first off, it tastes so good. The other amazing things: it’s easy, you probably already have everything you need on hand, it’s portable, and it’s healthy. Basically, it’s a salad without the fork and plate.

So here is what you do. Put some vinaigrette dressing in a jar. Throw some hearts of romaine in a container. Go on your merry way. When it’s time to eat just shake up your dressing, dip your romaine leaves and munch away. Hearts of romaine work so well in this because you can dip them and they hold their shape so well.

I didn’t have any vinaigrette dressing so I had to whip some up quickly. I didn’t measure anything but that is the beauty of vinaigrette! The ingredients can change but as long as you have the basic formula down you will be just fine. Speaking of basic formulas, check out the book Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking by Michael Ruhlman. This book is amazing and oh so handy to have in the kitchen. It is a fantasic reference but also a really good read.

Enjoy!

Snacks in the cube

A little Dijon
A good amount of balsamic vinegar
A few tablespoons of olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
A little honey
A few tablespoons of water