Green Leaf Lettuce

Crisp, fresh green leaf lettuce brings garden-fresh flavor and satisfying crunch to your kitchen, making it an essential ingredient for countless healthy meals and vibrant salads. This versatile leafy green features tender, ruffled leaves with a mild, slightly sweet flavor that's more delicate than iceberg lettuce but heartier than butter lettuce. Green leaf lettuce offers a pleasant crispy texture with just enough substance to hold up well in mixed salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Popular in American cuisine and widely used across Mediterranean and Asian cooking, this nutritious green serves as an excellent base for everything from classic garden salads to Korean lettuce wraps and fresh spring rolls. The broad, sturdy leaves make perfect cups for serving chicken salad, tuna salad, or seasoned ground meat dishes. When preparing green leaf lettuce, wash the leaves thoroughly and pat dry before use. The outer leaves work beautifully for wrapping ingredients, while the inner leaves can be torn or chopped for salads. This lettuce pairs wonderfully with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and bell peppers in fresh salads, and complements both creamy dressings like ranch and lighter vinaigrettes. Try it in classic Caesar salads, Cobb salads, or as a fresh bed for grilled chicken or fish. Green leaf lettuce also adds refreshing crunch to sandwiches, burgers, and tacos, making it a kitchen staple for both everyday meals and entertaining.