Lettuce is a lot of things: salad base, burger-topper, wrap, and more. It's fresh, light, and acts as a blank slate and vehicle for flavor. Once you bring your lettuce home, you may be faced with the ...
If salads and sandwiches are part of your weekly rotation, there's a good chance your refrigerator is stocked with lettuce. The vegetable has a lot to offer, between its crisp texture, green color, ...
Bagged lettuce is one of the most convenient, easy-to-use healthy ingredients at the grocery store, so why must it also be one of those that goes bad the fastest? Indeed, it seems like bagged salad ...
A registered dietitian shared how to keep lettuce fresh for longer, and it only takes 10 seconds of your time. Here's how to go about it. If you think your avocados go bad quickly, just wait until you ...
A staple for summer salads and al fresco dining, lettuce too often ends up brown and wilted well before it should. Despite being a fridge essential, leafy greens are notorious for spoiling prematurely ...
Lettuce is a ubiquitous ingredient, appearing in everything from salads and wraps to sandwich toppings. While Anthony Bourdain was adamant about never putting lettuce on a burger, it's still a staple ...
Dear Heloise: I use an easy way to core a head of lettuce. Never mind using a knife because this is safer and less likely to cut your fingers. Hold the head of lettuce in both hands with the stem at ...
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How to Wash Lettuce and Salad Greens

Yes. All produce, like fruits and vegetables should be washed including lettuce! Taking the steps to properly wash your greens ensures you’re getting rid of any potential bacteria, dirt or pesticides.