Lettuce - Wikipedia
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae mostly grown as a leaf vegetable. The leaves are most often used raw in green salads, although lettuce is also seen in other kinds of food, such as sandwiches, wraps and soups; it can also be grilled. [3]
Lettuce: Health Benefits, Nutrients, Preparation, and More - WebMD
2024年9月27日 · Lettuce is a leafy vegetable, famous for giving salads their base. There are multiple types of lettuce, and they all share the scientific name Lactuca sativa.
18 Types of Lettuce and the Best Ways to Eat Each One
2020年7月20日 · Mixing radicchio, arugula, watercress, looseleaf, and more types of lettuce will only improve the color and texture of your green salads.
26 Types Of Lettuce From A to Z (With Photos!) - Live Eat Learn
2023年3月22日 · From arugula to sorrel, we’re covering the most popular types of lettuce from A to Z in this helpful guide to lettuce varieties!
Lettuce | Description, Varieties, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月12日 · Lettuce, annual leaf vegetable of the aster family. Most lettuce varieties are eaten fresh and are commonly served as the base of green salads. Lettuce is generally a rich source of vitamins K and A, though the nutritional quality varies, depending on the variety.
The Ultimate Guide To Lettuce and Salad Green Varieties - The …
2024年3月18日 · With 16 different greens to choose from, this guide gives you the low-down on lettuce. Find a great new green to toss into your salad, and learn about other ways to use these flavorful leaves.
Is Lettuce Good for You? - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
2024年3月1日 · Lettuce is a versatile vegetable that’s affordable and easy to add to dishes. “Lettuce is a great fat-free, low-calorie way to get more leafy greens into your meals,” notes Campbell.
Your Guide to 13 Types of Lettuce (Plus Recipes to Use Them In!)
2023年6月10日 · Each head and leaf is fan-shaped and floats out from the central stalk in flowing ruffled leaves. The green leaf lettuce tends to have the most dramatic frills, along with the lollo rosso, sometimes referred to as coral lettuce (a subvariety known for its tighter curls).
Types of Lettuce: A Visual Guide to Salad Greens | The Kitchn
2022年4月28日 · Here are more than a dozen types of lettuce and salad greens, plus plenty of recipes for using them.
10 Types of Lettuce (And Other Leafy Salad Greens) You
2021年8月9日 · When you think of "lettuce," your mind probably goes to iceberg or romaine. While those varieties are certainly delicious and versatile, there's so much more going on in the wonderful world of lettuce. Here are 10 common types of lettuce and other leafy salad greens (plus, what to do with each one):