Romaine lettuce
A crisp, elongated lettuce with sturdy ribs and a mild flavor — the base of a classic Caesar. Holds up to dressing and grilling better than more delicate lettuces.
Used for
- Caesar salad
- wraps
- grilling
- tacos
In the kitchen
- chop or tear
- wash and dry thoroughly
- grill halved for a charred salad
Picking it at the store
- Look for tightly closed heads with no browning at the base
- Hearts (the inner, pre-trimmed bundles) skip the tough outer leaves and are worth the slight upcharge for salads
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