Just saw the coolest idea in the current Sunset Magazine. They are Caesar Salads Wrapped to Go:
Start with small inner romain lettuce leaves (no more than 7 inches long) mixed with Caesar dressing (either your own or a purchased dressing.
Either make your own thin bread wrappers or use flour tortillas. Trim a 6-inch-wide strip from the center of a soft, fresh flour tortilla (about 8 inches wide). Then cut the strip in half lengthwise. (Freshness is important--old tortillas will crack.)
Lay 4 or 5 dressed leaves crosswise on a tortilla strip with tips pointing from alternate sides; roll strip snugly around leaves. Secure the roll at two points, about 1/2 inche frlm each end, with strips of blanched green onion tops or toothpicks. Then cut the roll in half and set each piece upright. Repeat to make more. Save extra lettuce for salad.
Sounds and looks great.
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