Red Leaf Lettuce

Preparation, uses, and tips

Wash lettuce just before using and drain or blot with paper towel to remove any excess moisture, or dry in a salad spinner. Toss with other salad greens, or stuff individual leaves with hummous and them roll up for a light lunch.

Buying and storing tips

Red leaf lettuce can be found in the fruits and vegetables section of most health food stores and supermarkets. Choose heads with crisp, blemish-free leaves and no signs of browning or wilting. Wrap red-leaf lettuce in a paper towel refrigerate it in a plastic bag for up to three days.

Varieties

Red leaf lettuce is a loose-headed type of green leaf lettuce.

Nutrition Highlights

Red leaf lettuce, 1/2 cup (28g) (raw, shredded)
Calories: 5
Protein: 0.36g
Carbohydrate: 0.98g
Total Fat: 0.08g
Fiber: 0.53g
*Good source of: Vitamin A (532 IU)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or chemist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires August 2007.