Butter Lettuce

Nutrition

Vitamin A

needed for healthy vision and immune function

Vitamin K

supports normal blood clotting

Folate

helps maintain a healthy heart

Also knows as Boston or Bibb lettuce, butter lettuce has fairly large, loose heads with thick leaves and green colouring. As the name suggests, this lettuce is so tender that it melts in your mouth like butter.

How do you pick lettuce?

Look for crisp-looking, unwilted leaves that are free of dark spots.

How do you prepare butter lettuce?

Butter lettuce is the perfect base for your favorite salad. Because of its wide leaves, it is perfect for wrapping whipped goat cheese, fresh ricotta or cottage cheese seasoned with herbs.

How do you store lettuce?

Clean lettuce before storing. Remove core and any wilted outer leaves. Rinse by holding head cored-end under running tap water allowing water to run all through the head to refresh it. Turn the lettuce head over and let the water run out. Store lettuce in plastic bag or airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.