🥬 Vegetables · Leafy vegetable

Lettuce

Mild and crisp, delicate and refreshing green flavor.

Crisp and mild lettuce with delicate leaves, raw it is the essential base of Mediterranean salad. Its light texture and delicate taste make it an ideal vehicle for vinaigrettes, cheeses, and vegetables. It soothes and refreshes, perfect in summer.

Lettuce

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out
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In the kitchen

Raw in green saladComposed salad baseLeaves for garnishWith hot dishes

Signature dishes

Substitutes

FAQ

What goes with lettuce?

Lettuce pairs especially well with tomato, feta, olive oil, black olive and cucumber. An essential base for Mediterranean salad, bright acidity counterbalanced by the fresh sweetness of lettuce.

When is lettuce in season?

Best season: spring, summer.

What can I substitute for lettuce?

If you don't have it, try: arugula, spinach, escarole, endive.