Va r i e ti e s ROMAINE
Also known as Cos because of its Greek island origin, this hearty leaf has a long, oval head with tightly packed crisp leaves. It has a subtle sweetness and is commonly used in a Caesar salad.
LAMB’S LETTUCE
These soft, rounded leaves get their name due to their resemblance to a lamb’s tongue. The dark, velvety leaves have a distinctive flavour with nutty notes that work well with dressings.
LITTLE GEM
ROUND LETTUCE
A smaller variety of Romaine lettuce, this has rich outer leaves and a delicate, compact heart. The small, crisp leaves work well as a scoop for fillings such as pulled pork or mince.
Also known as butterhead, round lettuce has soft leaves, which grow in a large loose head, and a sweet, buttery flavour. Use it in sandwiches, or pair with delicate dressings in salads.
WAT E RC R E SS
ROCKET
With its thin, spiky leaves and strong peppery flavour, rocket is great in salads, stirred into pasta or gnocchi at the end of cooking, or used to garnish pizza.
This perky little leaf is a member of the mustard family and is strong-tasting with deep peppery notes. It’s delicious in salads when mixed with milder leaves and also makes flavoursome sauces and soups.
Green day Try our Grilled Romaine lettuce with dressing at tes.co/grilledlettuce
For more salad-leaf recipes, visit tesco.com/realfood
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