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Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
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Green Leaf lettuce is medium to large in size, growing in an elongated shape, and is narrow and small at the base fanning out to a wide, curly, loose top. The leaves connect to a central stalk, branch out in all directions, and are tender, smooth, and broad with many curls and frills. The edges of the leaves are dark to bright green and as they transition into the juicy stalk the color changes to pale-green or white. Green leaf lettuce is crisp and has a sweet or bitter smell when the stalk is scratched, depending on the specific variety. The leaves also have a mildly sweet or semi-bitter flavor, and the bitterness often occurs in maturing greens versus young greens.
Green Leaf lettuce is available year-round.
Green Leaf lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled, loose-leaf lettuces and are members of the Asteraceae family. Green Leaf lettuces can grow up to thirty centimeters in height and are one of the most commonly planted lettuces in the world. Favored for its cut-and-come-again nature, which allows the lettuce to continue growing new leaves as the outer leaves are harvested, Green Leaf lettuce is extremely versatile and is used by both chefs and home cooks in a wide variety of fresh culinary applications.
Green Leaf lettuce contains vitamins A, C, K, and folate.
Green Leaf lettuce is best suited for fresh applications and is most commonly used as a wrap, garnish, in salads, or as a layer in a sandwich. The leaves can be torn or sliced and used as a crunchy element in a salad, layered in burgers or sandwiches such as a French dip and croque-monsieur, or used as a bed for meatloaf, chicken salad, stir-fries, and slow braised meats and grilled fish. Green Leaf lettuce can also be used to wrap summer rolls, tabbouleh, and mushroom burgers or used for tacos. Green Leaf lettuce pairs well with bulgur wheat, red peppers, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, capers, shallots, ginger, poultry, fish, herbs such as cilantro, mint, coriander, turmeric, and pineapple. The leaves will keep up to ten days when wrapped in paper towels and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It is important to store the lettuce away from fruits such as bananas, apples, and pears as they release a natural gas which causes the lettuce to wilt.
Green Leaf lettuce is unique in that it grows from a central stem and produces single, branched leaves versus an entire, compact head. Due to the tender nature of the leaves and its short lifespan, Green Leaf lettuce is often incorporated into baby lettuce mixes as these mixes are generally used immediately for best flavor. It is also a favorite lettuce for home gardeners as it is resistant to bolting, easy to grow, and can grow in containers and small spaces.
Green Leaf lettuce was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his Species Plantarum and is native to Europe. Favored by seasoned gardeners, Green Leaf lettuce flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and can be found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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Description/Taste
Green Leaf lettuce is medium to large in size, growing in an elongated shape, and is narrow and small at the base fanning out to a wide, curly, loose top. The leaves connect to a central stalk, branch out in all directions, and are tender, smooth, and broad with many curls and frills. The edges of the leaves are dark to bright green and as they transition into the juicy stalk the color changes to pale-green or white. Green leaf lettuce is crisp and has a sweet or bitter smell when the stalk is scratched, depending on the specific variety. The leaves also have a mildly sweet or semi-bitter flavor, and the bitterness often occurs in maturing greens versus young greens.
Seasons/Availability
Green Leaf lettuce is available year-round.
Current Facts
Green Leaf lettuce, botanically classified as Lactuca sativa, is the general name provided for dozens of varieties that produce semi-frilled, loose-leaf lettuces and are members of the Asteraceae family. Green Leaf lettuces can grow up to thirty centimeters in height and are one of the most commonly planted lettuces in the world. Favored for its cut-and-come-again nature, which allows the lettuce to continue growing new leaves as the outer leaves are harvested, Green Leaf lettuce is extremely versatile and is used by both chefs and home cooks in a wide variety of fresh culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Green Leaf lettuce contains vitamins A, C, K, and folate.
Applications
Green Leaf lettuce is best suited for fresh applications and is most commonly used as a wrap, garnish, in salads, or as a layer in a sandwich. The leaves can be torn or sliced and used as a crunchy element in a salad, layered in burgers or sandwiches such as a French dip and croque-monsieur, or used as a bed for meatloaf, chicken salad, stir-fries, and slow braised meats and grilled fish. Green Leaf lettuce can also be used to wrap summer rolls, tabbouleh, and mushroom burgers or used for tacos. Green Leaf lettuce pairs well with bulgur wheat, red peppers, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, capers, shallots, ginger, poultry, fish, herbs such as cilantro, mint, coriander, turmeric, and pineapple. The leaves will keep up to ten days when wrapped in paper towels and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It is important to store the lettuce away from fruits such as bananas, apples, and pears as they release a natural gas which causes the lettuce to wilt.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Green Leaf lettuce is unique in that it grows from a central stem and produces single, branched leaves versus an entire, compact head. Due to the tender nature of the leaves and its short lifespan, Green Leaf lettuce is often incorporated into baby lettuce mixes as these mixes are generally used immediately for best flavor. It is also a favorite lettuce for home gardeners as it is resistant to bolting, easy to grow, and can grow in containers and small spaces.
Geography/History
Green Leaf lettuce was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus in the second volume of his Species Plantarum and is native to Europe. Favored by seasoned gardeners, Green Leaf lettuce flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and can be found at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Brewski's Bar | San Diego CA | 858-205-3788 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus | Oceanside CA | 760-757-4357 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Dublin Square | San Diego CA | 619-239-5818 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-349-2109 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Curated Leu | Encinitas CA | |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Zito Inc | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 831-915-9038 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Landon's Gourmet Kitchen | San Marcos CA | 858-449-9944 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
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