LETTUCE

RECIPE IDEAS:

Whether head lettuce or baby lettuce mix, red leaf or green, this leafy vegetable is almost a requirement for a great salad or sandwich. Depending on the variety, some lettuces have crunchy stalks and others have butter leaves but all are delicious. Lettuce is a great source of vitamins K and A. 

AVAILABILITY:
May - December

STORAGE TIPS:
Keep refrigerated stored in a plastic bag. Best eaten within 7 days.

CULINARY TIPS:

• Mix lettuce varieties together to give your salad different colors and textures

• Lightly grill or sautee romaine

• Add to smoothie or juice

PAIRS WELL WITH:

• Parsley, mint, basil

• Micro greens

• Eggs, nuts, seeds

• Feta and blue cheeses