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Red Leaf Lettuce

Red Leaf Lettuce

See also: Recipes with Lettuce

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Varieties

Red leaf lettuce is a loose-headed type of green leaf lettuce.

Buying and storing tips

Red leaf lettuce can be found in the produce section of most health food stores and supermarkets. Choose heads with crisp, blemish-free leaves and no signs of browning or wilting. Wrap red-leaf lettuce in a paper towel refrigerate it in a plastic bag for up to three days.

Preparation, uses, and tips

Wash lettuce just before using and drain or blot with paper towel to remove any excess moisture, or dry in a salad spinner. Toss with other salad greens, or stuff individual leaves with hummus and them roll up for a light lunch.

Nutritional Highlights

Red leaf lettuce, 1/2 cup (28g) (raw, shredded)
Calories: 5
Protein: 0.36g
Carbohydrate: 0.98g
Total Fat: 0.08g
Fiber: 0.53g
*Good source of: Vitamin A (532 IU)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.



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2006-09-07

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