But before we get to the recipe, my dears, I want to tell you about lettuce because its properties are very beneficial, and it's always available.

Lettuce is a vegetable consumed all year round; it is a source of vitamins and water with very few Kcal (kilocalories). Its properties include its ability to combat insomnia, nervous disorders, and stomach acidity. It is a basic element for preparing various dishes.

One of the most notable properties of lettuce is that it is one of the vegetables with the highest water content: 94%.

However, it is well supplied with minerals, especially potassium (264 mg/100 g), calcium (35 mg), phosphorus (26 mg), and magnesium (16 mg), as well as trace elements (copper, manganese, nickel, zinc, etc.).

It is also rich in vitamins: A (970 mcg, in the form of carotenoids), group B (its folic acid content is 21 mg), C (8 mg), and E (0.06 mg).

Another substance of interest is lactucarium, which acts as a calming agent on the nervous system, giving lettuce relaxing and sleep-promoting properties.

Today we present a very easy and quick recipe to make, where the main ingredient is this delicious vegetable.

Lettuce and turkey ham wrap

Ingredients:

- 4 leaves of iceberg lettuce

- 80 g of turkey ham

- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced

- ½ carrot, thinly sliced

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

- 1 tablespoon of finely chopped red bell pepper

- 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley

Preparation:

- In a small bowl, add olive oil, parsley, and bell pepper (set aside).

- Wrap the seasoned vegetables in the ham slices, and then roll these in the lettuce leaves.

- When ready to eat, add the dressing prepared with olive oil.

ENJOY YOUR MEAL!