Red Leaf Lettuce
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.
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.
Varieties
Red leaf lettuce is a loose-headed type of green leaf lettuce.
Nutrition 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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