How to Store Lettuce
• Store lettuce in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp cloth or paper towel, and placed inside a bag.
Nutrition Facts
• High in vitamins A and K and some vitamin C and folate.
• Low in calories.
• Contain a significant amount of water.
Simple and Fresh Lettuce Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 head of your favorite lettuce (e.g., Romaine, Butterhead, Iceberg), dried
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: crumbled feta cheese or toasted nuts for topping
Instructions:
1. Tear the lettuce into pieces and place them in a large bowl.
2. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
5. Serve topped with crumbled feta cheese or toasted nuts if desired.
Fun Facts
• First cultivated by the ancient Egyptians.
• "Lettuce" from the Latin word "lac," meaning "milk," referring to the white sap that leaks out when it is cut.
Chef's Tip
To refresh wilted lettuce leaves, soak them in ice water for about 15 minutes.
Common Ways to Incorporate Lettuce into Dishes:
• Salads: Forms the base of countless salad varieties.
• Wraps and Rolls: Lettuce leaves are often used as a low-carb alternative to wraps and rolls.
• Sandwiches and Burgers: Addition to sandwiches and burgers
• Cooked Dishes: cooked or stir-fried, especially in Asian cuisines. For example, wok-fried lettuce with garlic is a simple dish in Chinese cuisine.
• Garnishes and Decorations: Served as an edible bed decoration for presenting dishes.
• Smoothies and Juices: For a nutritional boost.
.• Soups: Potage de Laitue, is a lettuce soup.
• As a Side Dish: In Korea, lettuce is often used as a wrap for grilled meats in dishes like ssam, where it is filled with meat, rice, and spicy sauce.
• Pesto: Though basil is the traditional green in pesto, lettuce can be used as an alternative.
