Lettuce leaves
About the ingredient lettuce leaves. Including 180 recipes with lettuce leaves, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 NLEA serving (89g)Where found
Lettuce leaves are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Lettuce leaves are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do lettuce leaves weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup shredded | 72 grams |
| 1 head, large | 755 grams |
| 1 head, medium (6" dia) | 539 grams |
| 1 head, small | 324 grams |
| 1 leaf, large | 15 grams |
| 1 leaf, medium | 8 grams |
| 1 leaf small | 5 grams |
| 1 NLEA serving | 89 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 莴笋叶 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | feuilles de laitue | |
| en español: | hojas de lechuga |
Recipes using lettuce leaves
There are 180 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Salad Platter
Creamy avocados, juicy-sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, meaty chickpeas and salty olives are on top of a bed of lettuce or any your favorite greens. Drizzle some freshly homemade vinaigrette and serve with a few slices of good bread.
Tuna Salad Sandwiches for Kids
Learn how to make tuna salad sandwiches for kids with canned tuna, celery, and mayonnaise. This recipe is super quick, easy, and kid-friendly.
Huevos Rojo y Verdes (Mexican Red & Green Eggs)
I had these for breakfast frequently when staying in Tlaqupaque, Mexico outside Guadalajara. Here's my version that recreates this local specialty. I haven't seen them anywhere else. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
Almost BLT Sandwich
A few slices of Canadian bacon, fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce. Sandwiched between two slices of whole grain bread, a quick, easy, delicious and well-balanced meal.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Onion Marmalade Sandwich
Use your leftover grilled pork tenderloin and onion marmalade to make this delicious and filling sandwich within no time.
Pesto Chicken & Pepper Wraps
Easy and delicious chicken wraps are packed with goodness and yumminess.
Spanish Chicken Salad
Spanish spiced chicken breast with fresh avocado, orange dressed boston lettuce.
Favourite Caesar Salad
This quick and easy caesar salad is surprisingly refreshing and delicious. There is no reason to buy store-bought dressing, when you can make your own fresh dressing at home within a few minutes, and it tastes just delicious!
Lettuce Wrap
A Chinese inspired stir-fry dish is wrapped into lettuce leaves to serve, and enjoy all the yummy goodness in one wrap!
Sauteed Mushrooms & Lettuce Sandwich
Sandwich is probably one of the simplest way for a quick-fixing meal, and there are so many ways to assemble a sandwich, such as this one that gives you a tasty and healthy meal within less than 15 minutes.
Chicken Salad with Lemon, Raisins & Croutons
Super quick, easy and it came out delicious with layers of great textures.
