Practical ingredient guide
Lettuce hearts
Tender compact lettuce hearts used raw.
Vegetables
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Remove damaged leaves, separate or halve lengthwise and wash with drinking water. Drain thoroughly before dressing to retain crunch.
Flavour profile
Fresh and crisp with a mild vegetable flavour.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check that form and composition match the recipe; inspect date, pack and ingredient list.
Store
Refrigerate in a clean container without excess water, separate from raw meat or fish.
Prepare
Salads, side dishes and bases for chilled fillings.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Anchovies, citrus, tomato and yoghurt.
How to substitute it
Different composition changes flavour, texture, allergens and nutrition. Adapt the recipe and check the pack.
From ingredient to plate
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Recipes with lettuce hearts
Lettuce hearts with tartare sauce and trout roe
Pescatarian
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