Crispy and has a mild, sweet flavor that doesn't overpower other ingredients in your recipe.
Most famous as the Caesar salad go-to, but this type of lettuce can do far more than just that.
Sturdy, long leaves that are typically chopped, but can be left whole and quickly thrown on the grill for a summer-y, smoky spin on the classic salad.
Look for tight bunches that boast fresh-looking leaves.
Leaf Lettuce (Red)
Large heads contain loose leaves that offer a nice crunch but are still somewhat soft in texture
Especially rich in antioxidants
Make for a great salad or add crunch and color to a sandwich
Has a more robust, earthy flavor compared to green leaf lettuce
Mix with other, milder or bitter lettuces to make a stunning, colorful salad with complex, balanced flavor and diverse textures.
After washing and drying you can store the lettuce in the fridge for up to a week in a plastic bag. Red leaf lettuces tend to have a slightly shorter shelf life than green leaf or head lettuce varieties, so eat these first.
Leaf Lettuce (Green)
Large heads contain loose leaves that offer a nice crunch but are still somewhat soft in texture
Make for a great salad or add crunch and color to a sandwich
More mild in flavor compared to red leaf lettuce
After washing and drying, you can store the lettuce in the fridge for up to a week in a plastic bag.
