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Green Leaf Lettuce
Inventory, 24 ct : 42.18
This item was last sold on : 05/26/23
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.
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego CA | 619-299-7012 |
| The Balboa Bar & Grill South | Chula Vista CA | 619-301-8826 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Personal Touch Dining-Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 619-400-7977 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Alejandra's Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 858-500-5075 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-239-6800 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Harmony Cuisine 2B1 | San Diego CA | 858-737-4777 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-581-5331 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Haggos Organic Tacos LLC | Encinitas CA | 760-695-8870 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| SB Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Key and Cleaver | San Diego CA | 970-640-2820 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Green Leaf Lettuce. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Green Lite Bites |
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Asian Inspired Turkey Orzo Lettuce Wraps |
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Lettuce-Wrapped Vietnemese Pork Burgers |
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