What Is Lettuce and How Can I Use It?
If lettuce has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 330 recipes to try it in.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 NLEA serving (89g)Where found
Lettuce is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Lettuce is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does lettuce weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup shredded | 72 grams |
| 1 head, large | 755 grams |
| 1 head, medium (6" dia) | 539 grams |
| 1 head, small | 324 grams |
| 1 leaf, large | 15 grams |
| 1 leaf, medium | 8 grams |
| 1 leaf small | 5 grams |
| 1 NLEA serving | 89 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 生菜 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | la laitue | |
| en español: | la lechuga |
Recipes using lettuce
There are 330 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Cheddar Bacon Treat
Sharp cheddar whipped with sour cream, Worcestershire, and crispy crumbled bacon makes a rich, tangy spread for this loaded cheddar bacon sandwich. Ready in 10 minutes flat.
Double Decker Hamburger
Big Mac copycat double decker hamburger with two thin smashed patties, special sauce, shredded lettuce, and American cheese. Includes the homemade hamburger sauce that nails the fast-food flavor at home.
Pork Hock with Pickled Sweet Red Pepper
I like this sour flavor. The best over buckwheat, but all is fine when over rice, potatoes, noodles, or just with lettuce mix. You may use pickled grilled red pepper.
Huevos Loma Vista
A vibrant Mexican-inspired breakfast featuring creamy avocado, poached eggs, warm refried beans, and zesty salsa, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful brunch.
Joegie Sub Sandwich
Capocollo, salami, and provolone stack on a crusty Italian sub roll with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, hot peppers, and a drizzle of Italian dressing for a classic deli-style sandwich in 10 minutes.
Yummy Falafel
Crispy fried falafel balls with chickpeas, herbs, and warm spices. Classic Middle Eastern vegetarian patties served in pita with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce.
The Mr. Turkey Sandwich
Quick, easy and delicious. I only had salami, and that's what I used in the sandwich. Of course a slice of ham and smoked turkey would double the yumminess. I shredded the lettuce, and seasoned it with a bit extra-virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, salt and black pepper. The tomato slices were also seasoned with a pinch of sea salt. The sandwich was so good!
Ranch Burgers
Grilled ranch burgers with creamy ranch dressing mixed right into the ground beef patty plus more ranch on top. Quick weeknight or backyard burger ready in 20 minutes.
Double Decker Burgers
Double-decker cheeseburgers stack two thin beef patties with a tangy cheddar-mayo-mustard-relish spread between them. The homemade Big Mac alternative made with real ingredients.
Super Salmon Burgers
Super salmon burgers bind canned pink salmon with egg, breadcrumbs, cheddar, and thyme into pan-seared patties, served in pita pockets with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. A 35-minute pantry burger.
Cobble Corn Chili Tacos
Cobble corn chili tacos stuff crispy taco shells with a chunky chili-style ground beef filling loaded with corn, stewed tomatoes, and celery. A 45-minute weeknight Tex-Mex pantry dinner.
Turkey Bacon Pasta Salad
Turn leftover turkey into a refreshing pasta salad with sweet great peas, crunchy celery topped with bacon.
Burgers on the Grill
Grilled burgers mix ground beef with ketchup, finely chopped onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning for tender, well-seasoned patties off the grill. A 25-minute cookout classic.
Special Club Sandwich
I substituted deli roasted turkey breast for the chicken and used whole grain oatmeal bread. Outstanding.
Sauteed Garlic Salad Dressing
The dressing is so garlicky without feeling spicy or overwhelmed, because the garlic has been cooked in the oil. The dressing works deliciously well with almost any your favorite salads.
Tomato, Celery & Lettuce Salad
Tomato, celery, and lettuce salad, a fresh, crunchy three-vegetable salad lifted with za'atar and a drizzle of olive oil. Crisp, light, and ready in minutes for an everyday side.
Warm Chévre & Apple Rings with Manitoba Hemp Seed Oil Vinaigrette
A truly amazing combination of flavors. The dressing is divine, the warm and tart goat cheese combined with the sweetness of apple ring is truly out of this world.
Black Angus Burger with Cheddar &Grld Green Chiles (Gr)
Black Angus Burger with Cheddar &Grld Green Chiles (Gr) recipe
Paleo Australian Hamburger
Without buns and cheese, this juicy and delicious paleo Australian hamburger will satisfy your craving without giving any empty calories.
Grilled Portobello Salad with Goat Cheese
Broiled portobello mushrooms sliced over mixed greens tossed with Earl Grey tea vinaigrette and topped with creamy goat cheese and fresh tomatoes for an elegant vegetarian main.
Chickpea, Tomato & Olive Salad
This easy and refreshing salad has lots of great textures, and it's quite filling as well. Serve it as a side dish or a tasty and nutritious vegetarian main course.
Spicy Burrito Bonanza
Loaded burritos stuffed with seasoned ground beef and spicy pork sausage, refried beans, fresh tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, and crisp lettuce. A 30-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will fight over.
Chicken Caesar
A delicious, filling and well balanced chicken caesar salad satisfies everyone at the dinner table.
Bean Patties
Crispy pinto bean patties with cheddar and Worcestershire on whole wheat buns, topped with a tangy yogurt-horseradish sauce. Vegetarian burgers in 20 minutes.
