Lettuce Facts and Salad Greens

lettuce food facts photo of romaine lettuce in a colander

Lettuce facts and general information about lettuce and salad greens.

Lettuce is Available:

Availabe year round

How Does Lettuce Grow:

See the picture below. Lettuces grow in the garden from a tiny seed.
lettuce growing in rows in the garden

What to Look for When Buying Lettuce:

Pick lettuces that are crisp and have a good color for their variety.

Lettuce Storage Tips:

Store in refrigerator crisper section.

How to Cook with Lettuce:

Use in salads, sandwiches or garnish plates. Greens are not usually cooked but can be.

Lettuce Recipe: BLT Salad

6 oz. elbow macaroni cooked
8 slices bacon cooked, cut up
l large Tomato cut up
4 Cup lettuce cut up
Dressing:
1 Cup mayo or salad dressing
� Cup lemon juice
2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
2 teaspoon sugar
Stir together cooked macaroni and chopped tomato in serving bowl. Mix dressing together and pour over macaroni and tomato. Cover and chill. Before serving stir in lettuce and bacon.