Lettuce

 Storage Tips

• Keep in a loosely sealed large plastic bag with the cut stem down.

• Head lettuce is best eaten within the first few days after harvest but can store up to a week.

• Only wash right before consuming. To wash, separate leaves from head, tearing into bite-sized pieces and put in a salad spinner to wash.

Culinary Tips

• For varieties like “Little Gem” try cutting in half, drizzling with oil and grilling for a crunchy and refreshing side dish.

• Lettuce salads pair really well with creamy salad dressings, such as Caesar, blue cheese or green goddess.

• Try using romain or butter lettuce leaves as a wrap around burgers, tacos, or other sandwiches.

Health Benefits

• Vitamins: A, K, C, B9, B1, B2, B3, B6

• Minerals: Manganese, Chromium, Potassium, Molybdenum, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium

• Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, macular degeneration, cancer.

Little Gems with Chez Panisse Green Goddess Dressing