Lettuce

Buying Guide

Select lettuce that is brightly colored without yellow, wilted or dry leaves. There should be no dark spots or edges.

Storage Guide

Lettuce can be stored in a plastic bag in the refigerator crisper. The more delicate lettuce only last two or three days. Romain lettuce can last up to 10 days and iceburg up to two weeks.

Storing lettuce near apples will increase the number of brown spots.

Cooking Tips

Wash your lettuce and dry with towels or a salad spinner before using to remove dirt and/or insects that have gotten trapped in the leaves.
Remove any wilted or slimy leaves during the cleaning process.
Lettuce should be torn rather than cut to allow for the longest possible storage.

Cooking Suggestions

Lettuces are most often eaten raw as a salad. Prepare your salad using a variety of lettuces for increased flavor and nutrition.

Generally speaking, the darker lettuces provide more nutrients than lighter colored lettuces.

Some hardy types of lettuce can be sauted, steamed or grilled.

Add dressing just before serving to prevent wilting.

Lettuce can be added to soup at the end of cooking time.

Recipes

Mandarin Salad
Chicken Cesar Salad

Tossed Salad Planner
First, choose one or more types of lettuce: Bib Boston Green Leaf Iceberg Red Leaf Endive Escarole Romaine	Next, choose some toppings: Alfalfa Sprouts Apples Bacon Bean Sprouts Broccoli Florets Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Florets Celery Cheese Chick Peas Chicken Breast Croutons Cucumbers Eggs Grapes Green or Red Peppers Ham Mushrooms Nuts Onions Pasta Peas Pepperoni Radishes Raisins Scallions Strawberries Sunflower Seeds Tomatoes Turkey Water Chestnuts	Then add a small amount of your favorite dressing Blue Cheese Ceasar French Italian Oil & Vinegar Poppy Seed Ranch Raspberry Vinegrette Russian Thousand Island

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