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Edible serving bowls
Use small romaine, radicchio or red lettuce leaves to serve up a dollop of blue cheese mixed with chopped nuts. Or fill a leaf with a grilled shrimp, cilantro and slices of mango.
![radicchio](https://www.besthealthmag.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/radicchio.jpg?fit=353%2C234)
Warm salad starter
In a large skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil. Add wedges of radicchio. Sauté until it starts to brown, two to three minutes. Serve with a little balsamic vinegar drizzled overtop.
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Perk up lunchtime
Add lots of crisp and peppery watercress and arugula to sandwiches, burgers and wraps.
![spring roll](https://www.besthealthmag.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/spring-roll.jpg?fit=353%2C234)
No rice paper for spring rolls?
Use a romaine leaf to wrap cooked rice noodles, chicken and thin slices of red pepper, carrot, cucumber and avocado, along with sprigs of fresh basil and mint.
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Green your smoothie
Add ?a few leaves of watercress, spinach or arugula to your favourite smoothie. There’s little difference in taste, but ?a big boost in nutrition.
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Super pesto
Purée equal amounts of arugula and spinach with almonds (or pine nuts), garlic, olive oil and a little Parmesan cheese. Toss with whole-grain pasta and cherry tomatoes.
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